The electric microcar segment gained a new member, straight from Switzerland. The company Micro, responsible for creating the famous Microlino, launched a Lite version of the model during the Geneva Motor Show.
The novelty attracted a lot of attention, especially due to the differences it offers.
O Microlino Lite it can be driven in other European countries with a simple moped license, which allows drivers from 14 years of age. In Portugal, this limit is slightly higher: 16 years.
To facilitate this classification, the vehicle’s top speed has been reduced to 45 km/h, which is half that of the standard Microlino.
This was a brand strategy to try to attract consumers who live in cities and who are looking for something more practical to get around.
Features of Microlino Lite
Microlino Lite, the new creation of the Swiss brand Micro – Photo: Micro/Reproduction
The model comes with the same design as the brand’s standard car and is 2.5 meters long, 1.47 meters wide and 1.5 meters high. It only weighs around 600 kg.
The Microlino Lite generates up to 9 kW of power, with a battery of 5.5 kWh. Recharging from 0 to 80% takes around two hours with a 2.2 kW Type 2 charger.
The car, of course, is very compact. It can only carry two people and is also equipped with a sunroof and a 230-liter trunk.
For comparison purposes, the HB20 2023for example, has a trunk of around 300 liters.
The vehicle will be manufactured in Turin, Italy. It will be sold in two colors: gray and blue. The customer can customize the seats and side pockets with vegan leather or velvet.
The model also comes with a Bluetooth speaker and smartphone holder.
How much does Microlino Lite cost?
As it is a simpler car, the price is also lower. The Microlino Lite will be sold by subscription. The monthly fee will cost around 156 euros, around R$840 per month.
Interested parties must go through a pre-order process, which is already in effect. The deadline began on February 26th. The vehicle is expected to be delivered at the beginning of the european summerthat is, in June.
Until then, Micro has not revealed which countries will receive the microcar. Outside of Europe, the United States should be the first to take advantage of the new feature. The idea is for the model to be launched on the North American market at the end of this year.
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