Small Electric Vehicles Gain Popularity Amid Growing Urban Demand
🔋 Small Electric Vehicles Gain Popularity Amid Growing Urban Demand.
Small electric cars, reminiscent of microcars from the past, are gaining attention as the demand for cleaner urban vehicles grows. At the IAA motor show in Munich, Swiss company Micro showcased its Microlino, a compact battery-powered vehicle that can be charged via a house plug in four hours, has a range of 230 kilometers (about 143 miles), and a top speed of 90 kilometers per hour. Italian-Chinese startup XEV also presented its Yoyo, with a 150-kilometer range. These small cars are particularly suited for congested urban environments and could serve as a second family car or for city driving. However, they may not qualify for EV subsidies and could face stiff competition from other affordable electric cars.
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