Microlino

The Microlino is an electric car produced by the Swiss manufacturer Micro Mobility Systems. It was presented in its production version at Geneva Motor Show in 2018.[1]

Microlino
Overview
ManufacturerMicro Mobility Systems
Production2018—
AssemblyImola, Italy
Body and chassis
Classquadricycle
Powertrain
EngineElectric motor
Dimensions
Length2,435 mm (96 in)
Width1,500 mm (59 in)
Height1,459 mm (57 in)

Presentation

The modern interpretation of the Isetta, the Microlino from the manufacturer of electric scooters Micro Mobility Systems was presented as a prototype at the Geneva Motor Show in 2016 then virtually at Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017. In January 2018, Micro Mobility Systems presented a pre-production version at the European Motor Show Brussels[2] produced in partnership with the Italian cart manufacturer Tazzari. This one already produces an electric cart named Tazzari Zero[3] and like it, the Microlino belongs to the class of heavy quadricycles, and not passenger cars. It is therefore accessible from 16 years old with the B1 license in France.

The Microlino received its European approval in the heavy quadricycle category in August 2018,[4] and its production is scheduled for the end of the second half at Imola in the Tazzari factory, and marketed at a price of €12000.

In December 2018, the manufacturer announces that Tazzari is withdrawing from the project and that the Microlino will finally be produced in Germany at Artega Automobile, a sports car manufacturer,[5] in early 2019.

Description

The Microlino was inspired by the BMW Isetta of 1955 from which it takes up the modernized lines. Like its ancestor, it receives a single front door to access its interior designed for two people, and a tailgate which opens onto a chest of 300 liters.

Technical characteristics

The Microlino is a micro-city car 2.44 m long and 1.5 m wide with a weight of 500 kg (450 kg without batteries).[6]

The BMW Isetta was powered by a four-stroke petrol two-cylinder of 245 cm3, the Isetta VELAM and the Isetta ROMI by a two-stroke two-cylinder. The Microlino receives an electric motor powered by a lithium iron phosphate battery. The electric cart is equipped with a 100% electric motorization of 15 kW (20.5 hp) and 110 Nm of torque. It cuts 0 to 50 km/h in 5 seconds for a maximum speed of 90 km/h. The Microlino can optionally receive a battery LiFePo4 with a capacity of 8.8 kWh which gives it a range of 120 km, or an optional 14.4 kWh battery for 215 km of autonomy.[7]

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References
  1. "La Microlino, disponible à la commande, est bientôt livrable". www.moteurnature.com. 5 February 2018.
  2. Céline Biourge et Ariane Dufrane (2018). "La BMW Isetta fait son retour dans une version 100% électrique: le Microlino". RTBF.
  3. "Essai Tazzari Zero électrique, une belle petite italienne zéro émission". www.moteurnature.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  4. Jean-François Christiaens (3 August 2018). "Microlino : la puce électrique obtient son homologation !". Le Moniteur automobile.
  5. Audric Doche (17 December 2018). "La mini voiture électrique Microlino démarre bien et passe en Allemagne". Caradisiac.
  6. Nicolas Meunier (30 January 2018). "Microlino : la voiturette électrique du fabricant de trottinettes Micro". Challenges.
  7. Antoine Chênerie (30 January 2018). "La Microlino, ou l'Isetta électrique suisse, prête à entrer en production". https://fr.motor1.com. External link in |website= (help)
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