The electric vehicle market will soon get a new member which might be smaller in size, but bigger in price. Microlino is said to be the world’s smallest electric car and it beat Tata Nano in terms of size. Though it has not made any presence in the market, buyers are already going gaga over the car.
More than 30 thousand advance bookings to buy Microlino are already done even before its full-staged production. There must be something unique about it then. Read to check out, what makes this electric car special but before that, go on a ride with Microlino
World’s Smallest Electric Car is Not Actually A Car, Know More About Microlino
Another surprise? Though its design gave it a car like appearance but the vehicle is a mix of car and a bike. So, it can’t be called a complete four vehicle. A Switzerland based electric car company; Micro Mobility Systems is manufacturing this vehicle.
It looks like a mini car toy but has cute design, tyres and features that truly deserve appreciation. One more thing, microlino has only one door that opens exactly as those in BMW’s Isetta. Cool, isn’t it?
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Microlino Car Features:
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- Spacing- The car has enough space to accommodate 2 adults and 3 crates of beer.
- Sunroof- It has all modern features to let you enjoy a ride comfortably. The top roof of car can be opened to experience a nice breeze.
- Charging- Microlino gets a super fast and convenient charging facility to let you drive nonstop. It takes only 4 hours to get fully charged.
- Range- Microlino can take you upto 230 km of distance in one go
- Speed- Seems tiny but drives fastly! The car can gain uptp 50 km/hr of speed wthin 5 sec and offer full speed of 90km/hr.
- Battery- It has a lithium ion battery of 14kWh with2.6kWh charging power type 2 to fuel it power.
Why Microlino?
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Its small size can easily make it lose the competition in the vehicle market but many would not regret buying microlino. Here’s why:
- It supports zero emissions as the car is 100% electric
- Microlino electric car consumes 65 percent low energy for both production and driving
- It requires less maintenance
- The car has an automotive unibody structure that supports and improves driving behavior
- Microlino has a very clean and stylish design
- Weighs only 535 kg as the body is made of aluminum
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Microlino Electric Car Price
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Features are good, Looks are good but what about price. This quadricycle vehicle is avalaible at the starting price of $15,340 for buyers from Switzerland. Customers from Europe can get Microlino at $13,400. Manufacturers are trying to produce as more as 10 thousands such vehicle in future.
In Indian currency, price of Microlino would be within Rs 10 Lakh if we go by price conversion but there’s no confirmation or scope that it would come to Indian market. And if does, would you buy?