Bubble cars are making a comeback

Lancpudn · 8th January 2022, 11:55

The bubble car design is set for another comeback in the form of the Microlino EV being built in Italy, The original bubble cars were everywhere in my youth & I have fond memories of them.
These updated versions of the city/urban runarounds have 24,000 orders placed for them already.

https://electrek.co/2022/01/07/micro...ming-in-march/

stevestrat · 8th January 2022, 13:45

12,000 Euros for something that looks like its made by Airfix!

Lancpudn · 8th January 2022, 14:16

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Originally Posted by stevestrat

12,000 Euros for something that looks like its made by Airfix!

LOL I'd have one like a shot, They're so cute for nipping down to the shops.

MSS · 8th January 2022, 15:00

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Originally Posted by stevestrat

12,000 Euros for something that looks like its made by Airfix!

It looks kind of cute - I would encourage everyone else to have one.

trikey · 8th January 2022, 21:20

Having seen how the Italians drive in major Cities, these will be a massive hit, when parking on City streets, the Italians 'nudge' the other parked cars to create a space!! Everyone leaves the handrake off so the othe car can push them to create enough room!!!

mbev51 · 9th January 2022, 10:07

I’ve just bought a ‘17 Citroen c1, so cheap to run. It’s as close to a bubble car I want to go.

roverbarmy · 9th January 2022, 10:38

I remember my grandad's reaction when my brother in law said that he was going to buy a Messerschmitt
He was ready to dive for cover!!!

COLVERT · 9th January 2022, 21:14

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Originally Posted by trikey

Having seen how the Italians drive in major Cities, these will be a massive hit, when parking on City streets, the Italians 'nudge' the other parked cars to create a space!! Everyone leaves the handrake off so the othe car can push them to create enough room!!!

Those cars are so short you park them nose on to the pavement. They are no longer than they are wide.--The door opens straight onto the pavement.

I had a Heinkel bubble car many years ago and that was how you parked it.
Apparently you can get tuning kits for them.---

torque2me · 10th January 2022, 06:01

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Originally Posted by stevestrat

12,000 Euros for something that looks like its made by Airfix!

I've not looked at the spec on the quoted link but if the G-Wizz was a small success then these will be even more so. Also, with electric motors they will be able to incorporate a reverse gear much more easily.

Kev

Lancpudn · 10th January 2022, 11:59

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Originally Posted by torque2me

I've not looked at the spec on the quoted link but if the G-Wizz was a small success then these will be even more so. Also, with electric motors they will be able to incorporate a reverse gear much more easily.

Kev

One of the cheapest & biggest Micro EV selling models is the Wuling Hongguong Mini EV, a joint venture between GM & SAIC which is outselling Tesla in China priced at £3318

I'd rather have the Microlino

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