We have three wheel "cars" because the law doesn't allow four wheeled motorcycles, like the LEV class in Europe. Three wheel, non-leaning vehicles must be wider than comparable four wheel vehicles, for the same lateral stability. In addition, you can't miss potholes. Other than these drawbacks, a three wheeler can be made to do anything a four wheeler can.
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Take a look at the Aptera .... not exactly a direct competitor to Bolt, but at $25K with 250 mile range, fascinating
Aptera Motors
Aptera is the world’s first Solar Electric Vehicle that requires no charging for most daily use - giving you the freedom to do more with less impact on the planet.
aptera.us
They started development of this several years ago, but were too far ahead of their time, and closed down.
Recently resuscitated looks like they might actually get to market this time.
It can apparently really be significantly charged but its own solar panels in many climate zones, and in one configuration has a 1000 mile range.
I actually put a $100 deposit on one to hold my place in line.
---- added notes FWIW after seeing others' comments ---
I ordered one with the 400 mile range. In truth with our pattern of use and the fact that the 250 mile version can be fully re-charged in an hour at a level-2 charger 250 would be plenty.
Of note and interest to me is that it has no drive train. The motors are right in the hubs. That means no CV-joints, etc, to fail.
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This is even less likely to be available in the US than Aptera. The numbers don't add up.
Qiantu unveils K20 $13,000 two-seat electric car
Qiantu K20 is a new two-seat electric car with up to 500 km (300 miles) of range and a starting price equivalent to just $13,000.electrek.co
Aptera is going to have to find a way to get the price down to $15K or less.
1700 pounds, and 300 mile range is nonsense. That is 683 pounds lighter than the last generation Mercedes built, Smart Fortwo. Even if it was twice as efficient as the Bolt, which it is not, that would require a 37.5 kWh battery at a absolute minimum weight of 450 pounds without liquid cooling. That leaves 1250 pounds for a car with Bolt sized drivetrain, airbags, crush areas, etc. Total BS.
Lightyear 0 Production Solar EV Unveiled As Improved Lightyear One
The Lightyear 0 has a targeted WLTP range of 388 miles and its solar panels alone can produce enough power to cover up to 44 miles a day in sunny countries.
insideevs.com
Arcimoto joined by Lightyear.
www.greencarreports.com
Lightyear 0 solar EV nixed, as company pivots to Lightyear 2
Valmet currently produces the niche Lightyear 0 in Finland, but the company has halted production and Lightyear now says its focus is on the Lightyear 2.
This is based on the old Corbin Sparrow.
sparrowcar.com
Checkout Luke Workman's hotrod Sparrow video.
newatlas.com
Corbin Sparrow Electric Vehicle
The original single passenger electric commuter car. Efficient and "Green" has never been more fun.
sparrowcar.com
Checkout Luke Workman's hotrod Sparrow video.
Luke Workman interview Part 1: Petrolheads are missing the tarmac-tearing potential of electric vehicles
Grab life by the danglies and extract maximum joy from every minute: it's an awesome philosophy that we'd all like to live by, but there are some people that just seem born to do it. Luke Workman is one of 'em. Born into a family of hot rod street racers, Workman hustled his way through college…
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