The TRANSFORMING Electric Car Designed to Skip Traffic Jams!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- Jack heads to Munich to test drive an advanced prototype of the City Transformer CT-1, one of the most unusual electric vehicles ever featured on Fully Charged Show. With the unique ability to reduce its width by a third at the push of a button, enabling you to squeeze through gaps in traffic like a motorbike, could this be the future of urban transportation?
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00:00 Cities weren't made for cars
1:25 What is it??
3:00 The party trick
5:28 Exterior walkaround
7:25 Is it a two seater?
8:32 Surprisingly posh interior
11:43 Driving impressions
14:30 The price
15:20 the verdict
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I have to agree.... Scissor doors have to make common sense. Getting in and out of tight spaces, including when parked has to be its selling point. Not sure where we will all be by 2025? Maybe there will be so many city car options?
Who knew scissor doors would be a practical solution!
@@JackScarlett1 Agreed.. Thought for years they were just a gimmick.
Maybe removable doors for the summer.
they could also have double hinged doors like some peugoets... i think its a better solution technically and still allows a pretty wide opening
Imaging people riding a bicycle to the train (electric of course) and getting out at the relevant station, and walking the couple of blocks to your destination.
i really wish the US would start getting stuff like this. I would love something like this as a grocery getter and commuter vehicle.
Arcimoto FUV? Doesn't have the foldy bit, but otherwise similar. Made in Oregon
@@markiliff ive seen those, but they start at 17,900 and only get 100 miles a range. i cant really justify that sort of money.
@@The_Lone_Aesir Yes, price is going to be an issue with all EVs for a while. The 100 mi is fair enough for a city car, but $18k seems a lot…
@@markiliff my comment about the range was mainly in reference to the price point. I'm all for a 100 mile range grocery getter/commuter, but given that Europe is getting those ranges in 10,000 price points, it just doesn't sit right . I do plan on keeping an eye on them,, and Hopefully as production scales they can drop their prices.
I read that the Squad Solar will be sold in the US.
The solution for traffic is never going to be solved with some new car. The solution is going to be less.
on a personal level it might get solved - I'd much rather park that vehicle and it seems nicer than riding a bicycle or motorcycle in the rain.
Fewer cars is the top priority. This would aid that (designed specifically with car-sharing in mind). Cars getting smaller would help too!
I’d prefer either an electric bike or a “real” microcar - maybe a Smart or something that can carry two people in comfort. But well done for saying “shape shifting chassis” without spluttering.
The future is smart cities. No need for cars to be driven.
@@JackScarlett1 agreed and for people who don't believe that, try being stuck in a city behind a bendy bus that occupies an entire mini roundabout, instead of a proper double decker that has the same number of people but has already cleared the junction.
Size matters, no matter what the SUV people tell you.
I'm pretty sure if you nixed all the Land Rovers in Kensington and Chelsea, there'd be a lot more room for vehicles and people.
As for the doors, I think "Nimbus One" nailed it with the pop-out and slide forward design, (hope you guys will feature them at some point). I could see this working perfectly with the Transformer as well.
I would really like this in a Canadian Winter, I have snow drifts that are bigger. If it got stuck I would just pick it up and walk to a clear spot to put it.
Now there's a video I'd watch
As a Canadian I would want the optional package for traks or ski's for when it snows 😃
@@markcayer4859 Ya I would love that, four tracks for winter! I would go out in a snow storm just to play!
People on TH-cam have attached front skis or old snowboards to their fat tire ebikes in the snow.
400 kg? Yup. that'd be entertaining...
Its like a better mobility wheelchair, but useable speeds more than 8mph, i can see it being great for pizza delivery as thats miserable in bad weather on motorbikes or ebikes.
You can get covers for ebikes or etrikes to keep you dry, and it will come in thousands of dollars cheaper for the deliveryman, plus not require insurance and registration.
Also, delivery people in downtowns like electric scooters because they don't get parking tickets or locks on their wheels. You can pick them up and take them off the road to not get parking tickets (but that comes with a risk of theft from junkies)
@@-whackd yep, and just consider how many tens of thousands of pizzas you have to deliver till you pay for it. 16 k is unacceptable. With that amount of money, you can take a taxi to and from work for ten years. And you do not need to drive it. But as a rental this may work.
For something like this to be an success on market, should be no more than 2k.
Is no wonder that gas care are still at power.
@@ehombane A decent mobility scooter or eTrike is more than 2k.
@@rossmaclean2 The key of your statement is... decent.
And I understand, we all are kings now, so everything needs to be fancy. Sorry, decent.
A friend of mine has a mobility scooter that costed 1k. Sure lead acid batteries, and no roof. But is anyway overpriced because of limited production and taxes.
What I say is that these devices should be cheap in the stripped version. Who wants heated seats and wheel, fine, pay it. But the student is poor, and hence he will pay 1k, for an battered old ICE car, Gas will cost him a lot more in time. But down payment is the key.
And I understand, production cost may be more than 2 k, But since there are so many other things subsidized, like coal plants why not these too.
If We want clean cities, this is a way.
By the way what you vote for decent air or decent wheels?
@@ehombane Well i would assume itd be better for businesses to buy small fleets of these for delivery in cities
This sort of vehicle would be a great alternative to the small scooters so popular in the Philippines. No need to worry about the weather or helmets. I wouldn't mind squeezing into the back seat of one of these instead of getting wet in a rainstorm on a scooter. Also most people don't have off-street parking so it would be very easy to park one of these in a manner similar to scooters.
Imagine a car park on the outskirts of a city where you park in your big car and get to use one of those little ones inside the city. Alongside Park & Ride buses and trains, and I can see this being a good way to reduce congestion.
Another option; drive one for the whole trip.
Another option; live biking distance to where you work
the price of this for what it is leave it to china they have won this game hands down with there prices.
Another option: work from home
Or you could just buy an ebike
let's say, Jack is my favourite presenter on this channel :) I hope he stays on the channel for a long time
He should consider having his own channel as soon as.
What he does is as polished as the old Top Gear team once was.
Yes ! I hope he continues, even on “bastard” cold days lol
@@darylclifford I love how his prime and proper then catches you by surprise with b*****d. Made me LOL.
I love it. Normal car speeds and comfort at tiny car size. First of these tiny cars that I would want. Over 150km range is more than needed in a city
Enjoyed the test and would hope to see a range of micro EVs offered by various manufacturers in the near future.
Agreed, micro EVs are the future!
I would love an affordable micro EV. Grocery getter some may say.
My biggest issue with micro vehicles _they aren’t globally available yet_ XD Really hoping to see the Carver at Fully Charged Sydney even if I know that’s highly unlikely, hopefully more countries do start getting access to them thought!
Also it would be great to get updates on micro vehicle uptake!!
Wow, absolutely stunned.
😂 lier
THANK YOU for reviewing this side of the cars spectrum. These are car we can justify buying and using.
I'm delighted you reviewed this. A bit disappointed that its release is 2 year away.
I expect in 2 years we'll have forgotten about it...and it'll never appear ...!
This would fit through the gate into my backyard and into the shed. Amazing engineering!
Great little car. Would buy one in a heartbeat. Agree the price is a bit steep at 10,000 euro it would appeal to the mass market. Could possibly trim off some accessories like electric windows etc... Could have a cheap base bare bone and people can accessories up
It's not every day you hear the world "homologated" (especially on TH-cam).
Good work, Jack! ☺
It is a tricky word to say three times in row 😅
With financial incentives and this car, it could really grow this market. This is the kind of compromise i would be willing to make. Small car footprint, big car comforts. It makes sense.
WHAT A GREAT LITTLE CAR!!!!!!!!!
Looks great and really agree with being able to split lanes in a car as its 'killer app'. In heavy traffic, in terms of speed to your destination, a Smart and a Range Rover are essentially the same. It's the reason why I chose a scooter years ago when I would have preferred a Twizzy.
The one problem I do wonder about is how easy in reality it will be to go into folded mode when you really need to. In my experience, the 'oh nuts, I need to squeeze through' moment usually happens when stationary, and then I doubt that I would have enough space to get to 6mph and spend the 2 seconds to fold in before getting to the gap. I haven't done the sums, but suspect the gap will be well into 'what is this muppet doing, I'm going to lay on the horn and call him lots of names' territory.
Also from my experience on a motorbike some other drivers are very selfish and will squeeze you at the last second before filtering
When you look for a parking you can prepare yourself for it.. here in Amsterdam all is 30km/h so I do not need the wide mode, and it will also protect me from getting a ticket because the nerrow mode is limited to 30kmh.
I think micros of any sort won't pick up until they get below the 10k mark. At best they would be a niche rental fleet in some trendy car sharing startups in large cities.
Nonetheless this looks really nice.
Very innovative idea! It is great for city
Brilliant idea, well executed. Kudos to the developers.
Great review :) Just 2 things I'd need with this car are scissor doors, and adequate 2 seat capability, like all of the other micro cars :)
I cringe and grit what's left of my teeth when I hear the word awesome(I'm an old git over 50 that's why lol) but this is a great little car - changing the gauge like that, wide for stability and narrow for those tiny streets! Thank you Jack - and a six foot plus guy like you can fit in it too, so most of us will be able to too!
I am a fully signed up Petrolhead. I love cars. I used to produce motoring programmes and still do on TH-cam... but. I am sold on the electric car. I don't feel threatened by them. I love them.
I REALLY want this vehicle to find a market and I want one. There I said it. I want one.
Love the idea of transforming micro-cars. Followed the "Hiriko Fold" (changing the wheelbase) for a while, which like the Microlino was entered via the front and had 4 wheel steering with a motor in each wheel. Combine the transform capability of both and the versatility is incredible. We live in interesting times. Cheers.
EXCELLENT review. Thank you for doing it. Happy Trails! 😎👍
The recycled wetsuit line got me! 🤣
Thanks for this Jack. Interesting stuff. And a big thanks to Andy for the body folding, knees up around the ears, losing lung capacity sound effects while testing the two person mode for us. I notice Jack didn't volunteer to switch with you Andy for take two!!
3:06 I have an XC90 just like that - big diesel car, safe, spatious, powerfull and everything, but I'm looking toward tiny cars for city like this... What an image, what a coincidence (for me, at least...).
This would be nicer than riding my cycle in the winter or on those rainy days.
I do agree would be more comfortable but if you can cycle it will be the more sustainable way to take the bike. I actually only take a car if i need to transport stuff which wont work with this little one. Thats way i cant imagine it being useful for me. But like i said if cykling is an problem than this might be the best option.
One would have to take into consideration the individuals in the city who like to drive big vehicles. Some of them are less polite to vehicles they see as too small or an underpowered nuisance. This would be both, which makes me want one even more.
I find the notion of filtering in this vehicle an interesting topic - legality aside, certainly here in the UK, I feel motorbikes are happily accepted by car drivers when they filter through in busy traffic, or jump to the front of a queue at the lights, because of perceived difference in transport types and simply that us poor motorcyclists have to cope with being exposed to the elements. Ultimately I don’t think anyone really cares. But if a micro car driver was suddenly able to jump queues, or filter, then I strongly suspect there would be quite a lot of anger from fellow car drivers.
I agree however perhaps filtering isn't the real potential. Two of these can easily sit side by side at lights taking up far less space. The days of endless queues of cars clogging up our cities filled by one person with a spare armchair and sofa in the back needs to end.
You can't be serious if you think you can split lanes with this in a busy city environment ? Maybe in the US, but not in Europe.
@@caleidoo it’s 1m wide in skinny mode. A gold wing is 0.9m wide, a TMax 0.75m, r1200GS is .915m. So yes, it’s close enough to a large motorbike that it could filter.
I love your perspective and knowledge shared. This really does seem like the next big step towards city transportation that is sustainable, personal, and comfortable. Recently got a Niu Nqi and this would be an awesome upgrade one day. Micro EVs ftw! Thanks for all the great content from Fully Charged
Great report. Great product. Best take-away for me was the last comment "micro cars man". He has convinced me. I live just outside Munich & have a Kia eNiro. Great car for other reasons, but it doesn't help me get a parking spot in Munich. Parking in cities is a real problem.
I really hope this one works out. Basically I'll take anything that's a modern one or two seater car no bigger than the Smart. 111 miles with regen braking and DC fast charging sounds like a great road trip vehicle (assuming we're allowed to drive them on the M4 etc). If they could really do it for €16,000 and it actually comes to the UK that'd be great.
I had a petrol Smart and miss it terribly, but the current electric one is way too expensive given the fact it has ancient tech in it (and thus lower range than Chinese counterparts). I'm really not interested in big cars, so I keep hoping this or a new Smart or the Microlino will make it to volume production.
Since Lightyear and Arcimoto are both going the way of the dodo it looks like, I'll believe it when I see them on the roads. Fingers crossed and all that.
The 50mph top speed might make these things a bit stressful on the M4.
@@xxwookey oh damn. Hadn't noticed that :( Ah well, second hand car it is.
I have a Smart ForTwo electric drive and I love it. The tech seems fine to me? It does have a limited range but I live in the city and don't do a lot of driving so it's perfect. I like the car in this video but I also like having the option of getting on the highway for a short trip if I have to. I was hoping Smart would keep making city cars and come back to the US but unfortunately it looks like they are now going to make cars that look like everyone else's with four doors and a larger footprint. I still hope they come back as I think it'll be easier to get parts/service but I don't think I'd buy one of the new designs because I am also not interested in big cars haha
@@CraigMayhem the new owners of the brand have vaguely said they might possibly maybe just about do a new 2 seater but given how far they've departed from the original concept I'll believe that when I'm sitting in mine.
I say the tech is bad partly because the UI for the console has been reported as being a touch low end/out of date/rubbish.
But mostly because the Chinese same size cars with the same form factor have better ranges which implies Mercedes don't know what they're doing considering they charged a lot more.
I do think it's sufficient but the price is a problem at least in the UK. It should have been cheaper, or have better range for that price.
I'd still take one if it were financially viable - my next best option that actually exists unlike the CityTransformer - is the Fiat 500 and that has two junk seats in the boot for no reason and is much longer. I haven't found anything else close in size that's being manufactured that is.
@@jonevansauthor I will agree that the console UI isn't terribly good. It's pretty basic and there are loads of screens but I only use one of them. I got mine used with under 20k miles so I got a good deal. Coincidentally I do own a ICE car - a Fiat 500. I'm not sure what Chinese brands are heading to Europe soon but I know there are a few 2 seaters in the mix there.
I think it is a fantastic design for city driving.
This is one of the most interesting e-mobility concepts I've seen in a long time!
So cool! Like something out of an old Bond movie. I’m dying to see a chase scene where he narrowly escapes into an alley.
Love it, this is the kind of run around we're waiting for.
Brilliant content. 😁
I love it!
I'd use it every day, even when i got nowhere to go!
Very interesting indeed!
Still like the Microlino the best though. Elegant simplicity really appeals to me!
I just wish the little "M" was coming to the UK.
Best wishes from George
Microlino still my fave too.
@@JackScarlett1 I am not altogether mad then! Best wishes from George
Can’t filter in a Microlino. CT, Carver, and Tango are thin enough to lane split. They’re my favorites.
@@MickeySimple I would not want to filter in any case. I never did on a bicycle, though a lot of people do.
Best wishes from George
Love it. I want one
i like it and i hope like you Jack that the days of the stupidly large SUV, Chelsea tractor, school run, cars are numbered ASAP.
This car sounds and reminds me of my childhood rc car the X-Pander. It could expand forward to put up the “engine” with lights, which made it faster, but wider turning cicle. The expand/compact sound is the same 😁
I still have the car and play with it from time to time, even though it’s over 25 years old.
The iQ/Cygnet walked so this could run. It's a fine divide between appliance and personal transport, and this, dare I say, filters those two lanes. It shouldn't feel like work or a sacrifice, and this seems to provide just enough coddling to ease that transition. What a fun car, although I'm smitten with that Microlino. Slay with that outfit and jacket in particular, and what I'd give to sit like a backpack on Jack.
Folding/Unfolding > Crab Walk.
Also, shout out for not a single Transformers/Autobots/Decepticons reference.
Geniale innovation 💡
I miss the Uniti One. A similar concept as this, if not transforming - but slightly bigger, so you could get a full adult comfortably in the back. A bit faster too, going to 120 km/h instead of 90. Both are things that go a long way towards making it viable as someone's only car. The really tiny ones, like the one in this video, will only ever make it as a secondary or rideshare vehicle. If you cannot even take a partner/spouse/etc with you, it just cannot replace a bigger vehicle.
Example: I am single and live alone, which would make me the perfect target audience. But one of my parents lives nearby, and I visit them at least once per week. Sometimes we head out to a restaurant. So unfortunately, this car is disqualified. One and a half passengers is just not going to cut it.
I was a big fan of the uniti, too. But the more you read about it, the less of a proven concept in becomes. Seems like this car was too good to be true...
@@craddocraddoc The startup definitely bit off more than it could chew, yeah. They were on the verge of realizing that, and might have somehow pulled through if the easy economic climate of pre-2020 had continued... but then the pandemic happened and they just died.
It's a great object lesson in startup management. Too bad it came at the cost of a product I was genuinely excited for =/
Get a Renault Twizi, has 2 seats in line, to carry 2 adults and more luggage space when you're on your own.
@@johnodell5310 Yeah, and its driver's seat is open to the elements, it only does 80 km/h, and only goes 50km (in summer!) at that speed so it doesn't have the 60km roundtrip range I need to come into the office when called on. No thanks
@@johnodell5310 Too expensive, no doors, no heater.
The micro car class (L6 and L7 in the EU) could really use some lobbying, as Jack said. Not just for financial incentives, but for parking spaces too.
In bigger cities street parking will get more and more restricted as the street space is released for pedestrian use (which is a good thing). This dilutes the main benefit of this class, parallel parking. You don't need to park parallel in parking garages and you end up taking exactly the same space with a microcar as a regular car takes, with the same cost obviously. The layout should be designed with microcars in mind as well, letting them take advantage of their small size. Motorcycles are often neglected too in this regard.
Scissor or sliding doors would make it perfect. Great little machine.
I REALLY miss Carver!!! I wanted to get one once they hit the US. Sadly that never happened. Nor did any of the other similar US companies that were supposed to launch.
I'm hoping the Nimbus EV makes it into production this year.
Don't give everyone in London the ability to skip traffic, they'll screw it up for cyclists more that scooters already do!
The ASL is for cyclists!
I like it! It's certainly better than a vehicle that's always wide like the Twizy. However, I still prefer a tilting one that's in the narrow form. There'd be less aero drag, don't have to worry about switching modes when slowing down and threading through traffic, contents wouldn't slide around as much when cornering, and it's just more fun. Also I don't think the variable-track mechanism costs much less than a tilting mechanism.
Another great episode of "Giants in Tiny Cars". Good stuff!
That perpendicular parking is great. How much do the rear panels cost to replace?
The comment I was looking for. Sticks out a little too much, and people would not like getting maneuver room jammed up by these things.
@@terrykarrow2180 It would be fine if it wasn't for the 10 percent of Stevie Wonder drivers.
@@IanMcc1000 No, it would not. It sticks out 25% than normal cars. That's a problem in narrow city streets full of traffic. It's unrealistic. Smart used the same USP, but it was either illegal or not realistic. So everyone parked the Smart like a normal car. I'm not even going to get into the idea of using this for lane splitting.
In my city we have many micro cars this size and no problems with parking.
The interior is supprisingly good and the range is probably more than it needs.
Considering the Wuling Mini EV in China's popularity, I am not going to underestimate the mirco-car segment. But... its price is just a little too much atm start being 10 000 to 8000 and they will take off.
Yes! This is beautiful, it's a marvel!
I have both car and motorbike driver's lisences but I own only a motorbike. I can't afford to have a 4-seater car because I live alone. If I had the money, I'd buy a CityTransformer. It's like Carver but even smaller. It would replace my motorbike in winter.
Thank you very much, Fully Charged, for this review. It's great to know that we have alternatives to cars. It's just a pity that for every micro car manufactuturer we have like 10 SUV makers...
What a brilliant device! Forgetting for a moment the shape-shifting aspect, it smacks of how Renault should have developed the Twizy, instead of neglecting it: proper doors, useful range, heating. I can't believe that in this day and age that they'll be able to make a profit at that price. Perhaps they should consider a less-well equipped version without the shape-shifting, electric windows etc to compete with the Twizy and whatever Seat is rumoured to be coming up with.
While I really like this channel I have to disagree with the message. While having smaller cars on the streets Is better. The real solution is public transportation and alternative means like bike or electric scooter. The only way to have cars is if we didn't own them but rent them when needed.
Oh we 100% agree.
Sorry, I like owning the vehicles I drive.
Show me one public transport that will take you more than 100 km for €2 .
I absolutely adore micro cars. A modern EV micro car could fill the same gap as the micro cars of the post war era. I also wish that euro/ UK government would bring in an EV equivalent of the JDM KIE car regs.
This is one that I've had my eye on, they'd definitely need to do something about that pedal box for my size 14s but overall I'm impressed with the space on offer. I like the fact that it'd fit through my garden gate, but I still think I'd prefer removable batteries.
I wouldn't be able to resist saying "Go-go gadget car!" when switching modes.
I'd need one more seat for the school run but I get the niche this is targeting. As a delivery vehicle it could be great too.
> Thumbs Up Video.
It's absolutely disgraceful that there are no government incentives for vehicles like this. They should be charging people through the roof to drive giant SUVs, especially in cities. Thousands should be taken off these things with tax breaks and incentives. Fill the cities with these and get rid of the current stock of laughable large wasteful cars.
I can see with the right adaptions this concept could have massive implications for people with mobility issues. Your commented that people don't want a micro EV to be a glorified mobility scooter, but people with mobility issues do want more versatile transportation options and independence. With cooperation between legislators and engineers, this concept could tick quite a few boxes.
Gordon Murray's T25 car was said to be able to park 3 abreast in a regular spot..in narrow mode,this reminds me of the Tango!
Yes. The Tango. Invented by applied genius Rick Woodbury.
So here in LA, there is a line for EV "cars" that are really small that you can just rent for a few hours or the day to go driving around the beach. This reminds me of that! Like a City Bike or something. Also... The front looks like a lawnmower! lol
It's the future! Most city dwellers don't need their own car
@@JackScarlett1 And if you think about for a bit, most people don't own a car anyway so this is a good fit.
Am I the first? Super hyped about this, it's gonna be great!
I agree with many of your points however not withstanding this is a massive improvement on the ridiculous SUV clogging up our streets on the school run it has to be said this video illustrates perfectly how cars (more precisely their drivers) will try everything and anything to grab space away from pedestrians and cyclists. A fair proportion of the drive time in this piece was spent in such space.
Fabulous. Thanks, Jack.
It's one of those cars where every one agrees it's brilliant but not for them. Cost for utility offered .... it's not going to appeal to someone who is only buying 1 car and wants it to offer the most freedom possible.
It is for me and can't wait for 2024, have a great e-bike but getting older and need something more.
Cannot see how this will be a game changer. Back to the drawing board. 🙄
I have a Renault Twizy and I love it !!
I absolutely agree - we urgently need to support this kind of vehicles for urban transportation.
16000 euro ? ? Micro car macro price
😂 it made me laugh when you said £16k I would begrudge at paying any more than £8k and that’s pushing it. Another, non starter…
Same. I was about to say, I'd buy one of these in a heartbeat if it was around 5k. And that is more for the charging options than anything else. But the folded/unfolded is amazing ... think it was shown well on Top Gear, too.
@@carshomediy I’ll buy at £200
If they can get the price down a little more, this is what I have been looking for. A small car with a decent range and reasonable speed.
( I am a Volvo SUV driver )
Please keep in mind that bicycle lanes are not for cars, even narrow ones.The fact that it does fit doesn't mean you should drive everywhere.
WAY OVER PRICED ..... NOT FOR ME
Love it. That would be perfect for nearly every person driving into Perth city each day. I'll seriously be looking at that when it comes out
Me too, pre ordered one.
Interesting, but it does need some support. I would see this as a taxi alternative, as long as it can commute to the periphery.
I have an interesting service in Brussels, that rents cars/bikes/cars, but it's limited to the city center - if you want to drive a few km out, you're out of luck.
Anyway, thanks for sharing, it is quite an interesting and improvement on micro cars. Thank you
Great review Jack
If someone like me (a car enthusiast) was to own a car like this, it’d be to drive to and from work. It’d be good for driving through the city, escaping traffic etc. My actual car would be for anything else
If your goal with your car trip includes best throughput and parking options, vehicle width is the key metric. In a place like the US where fast food and fast internet are wildly desired, thin cars could one day surpass side-seated cars in popularity.
@@MickeySimple my car trips (in the UK) usually consist of going camping, going to car meets, car shows, taking my less abled nana shopping and to her appointments, going to see friends who live 10s of miles away etc..
I think back to the first gen RAV4 EV (1997 era), you didnt have an EV network. It would until post 2010 when more and more public chargers became a thing (first EV adopters had to plan. Even 20 years later, I get questions how much money its going to be to charge, like I’m stealing 10s of dollars of electricity with each charge).
Like locally I'm fighting a city to turn over their very own public charging infrastructure to be charging for the electricity that you use than some luxury parking spot of a fix dollar amount per hour.
Thinking forward, this kind of micro car will become increasingly more valuable as rules, manufacturing/buying incentives and transit infrastructure permits.
When half of the ground floor a multi floor carpark has dedicated ebike and micro car parking, is a day the hummers, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc all need to do more socially to even park. (And please do fine hand over fist when they hog up multiple parking spots).
I'm at an age where I look for these things in a car: I can sit comfortably in it (I'm not tall but I'm heavy), it has good range, AC, space for groceries. Being able to charge my phone, power windows, those are appreciated but secondary. The rest I can sacrifice for efficiency, comfort, and a good driving experience. This car may work for me (if I can sit comfortably in it!)
I couldn't agree more with you. Micro cars are the way to go in the long run.
They take minimum amount of resources and the lighter, the more efficient.
Here in Canada, all city parting spots are marked for each single parking spot.
If you park between 2 cars, they'll happily tow you away and give you a ticket.
Hard disagree. They are the way to go in the short term. In the long term the answer is functioning public transit. Nearly everywhere you go in Canada though it's the same story " oh there was train between these two cities, but we took it out 30 years ago".
@@TheEclecticDyslexic People are lazy by nature and will go through a drive through for their meals!
Also, trains and buses suck. They are dirty and smell like piss. Very pandemic unfriendly to boot. It maybe good enough for people like yourself, but not the majority.
The majority would want the transportation independence only a personal car can bring.
Ohhhh yesss!!
Let’s go CT
Just noticed that you can pre order it🎉🎉
Nice video Jack! Love your reviews!
Excellent. But if it's €16K on release, I'll be shocked! I may have missed it mentioned, but is due for UK release? Definitely need scissor doors.
I have to agree with you about creature comforts. I considered a Renault Twizzy, but I want proper doors and heating. It's okay for a hot dry country, but that's not the UK for half the year.
Love the concept! Perhaps a 2 seater production version would be more practical and sales?
Presumably, a full-sized back seat would break that “park end-in” trick they’re so proud of.
I wish the Aptera would do something like this, the front outriggers could shift forward and narrow to the body width...
This reminds me of the commuter cars tango from Spokane Washington...
This will surely be the way! Thanks Mate 👍
Cool car, cool vid. Thanks for always uploading great content!!
My worry with micro cars is that they could end up adding to city congestion if people start favouring them over public transport. Like, it's creating a new market for a new type of vehicle, but i don't see what issue it solves in a city. Anyway, I think the concept is great!
Thin electric cars one meter wide or less substantially reduce the financial and environmental costs of induced demand, the hauling of empty car side seats, street pollution, road width and parking space waste, street pollution, collisions, and congestion. When filtering, they can reduce commute times by > 40%. They also could positively impact real estate, shopping, and entertainment industries.
@@MickeySimple i can totally see that. Thanks for the discussion. I think my worry boils down to, that these cars aren't in cities now in large scale (at least in EU), when they get here, will they replace full size cars, or will they replace public transport, walking and personal mobility?
PS. The scissors doors get my vote!
Blend this with the Carva S+/One give it a similar or better range and the option of a respectable dual carriageway/motorway (65mph up hill) speed then you'll have a practical short-mid range commuter.
Admittedly we may have to wait for lithium sodium or solid state batteries to get the genuine range and speed combined.
my god... that is my kind of dream car ! it must be very powerful and curving in the curve like a motorcyle to be able to drive much faster... but the 4x4 car must be very powerful in a motorcycle shape for 2 people.
people would love this in Portland, Oregon, USA!
as someone who's a new driver, this would be an awesome car to learn in, it's so small that you have tons of room, and basically your car ends right in front of you