- The tubular bicycle comes in two forms, with a maximum speed of 53 mph
- Its frame houses a removable battery that looks like a giant AA
- Prices begin at € 5,999 (around £ 5,200/$ 7,000/au $ 10,600)
The story of Sol Motors is long and slightly turbulent, since the lightly strange light and two pocket electric wheels has been mocked for many years, but has fought to completely achieve takeoff.
Now, the German innovators are ready to release their urban transport in a pipe to nature, with advance orders now and the delivery to any part of the world generally has been around 6-8 weeks from the point of purchase.
Designed to be small, light and practical, the pocket rocket comes in two forms that cover the complete spectrum of the license requirements in Germany (these will differ among the markets).
The standard model, for example, has a maximum power of 6.5kw and is limited to a maximum speed of 45 km / h (just under 30 mph), which makes it legal to travel in most cyclomotor or scooter licenses in Europe.
For those who want more blow, there is a S model that develops 8.5KW of maximum power and can reach 85 km / h (or around 53 mph), which will generally require an additional license.
Both models weigh only 87 kg and offer an electrical range between 42 and 67 miles, depending on the version.
When the time comes to load, the great tubular battery that is inside the frame of the frame can be removed and loaded in the house, the office or the apartment, with a sun even offering an elegant load station to carefully hang the battery.
In addition, customers can buy additional batteries for fast exchanges, although this will make the final invoice increase to others € 1,695 (around £ 1,470/$ 2,000/au $ 3,000).
Similarly, if you go crazy with the online configurator, which offers a series of frame colors, fenders and logos, the price begins to tick the € 8,000 mark (around £ 7,000/$ 9,300au $ 14,200).
Funky, fun but not for everyone
The emerging EV Landscape has encouraged a series of new companies to produce all kinds of strange and wild designs, but the Sun pocket rocket is up to some of the strangest.
Why someone would want to travel at the top of a drain tube is an assumption and ergonomically, it does not seem an excellent option for particularly high or very short users, since there is not much on the adjustment path.
But like Infinite Machine, which produces highly futuristic electricity scooters and pedelecs, Sol Motors offers something a bit different for those who want light and easy -to -keep urban transport to keep the head.
Will it be the next big thing? Probably not. But will you raise some smiles in the streets? Definitely.
