{"id":142570,"date":"2020-12-28T04:00:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T01:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev\/"},"modified":"2020-12-28T04:00:59","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T01:00:59","slug":"a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev\/","title":{"rendered":"#A closer look at Electrameccanica\u2019s 2021 Solo EV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e383d56e53\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e383d56e53\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev\/#Three-wheel_electric_vehicle_for_one\" >Three-wheel electric vehicle for one<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev\/#Coming_to_grips_with_a_single-seat_vehicle\" >Coming to grips with a single-seat vehicle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev\/#Driving_a_solo_EV\" >Driving a solo EV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev\/#Solo_EV_features\" >Solo EV features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev\/#Solo_EV_models\" >Solo EV models<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev\/#Solo_EV_pricing_warranty_and_safety\" >Solo EV pricing, warranty, and safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev\/#Observations_2021_ElectraMeccanica_Solo_EV\" >Observations: 2021 ElectraMeccanica Solo EV<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#A closer look at Electrameccanica\u2019s 2021 Solo EV<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                                <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanfleetreport.com\/flash-drive-2021-electrameccanica-solo-ev\/\">article<\/a> was originally published by\u00a0<em>John Faulkner<\/em>\u00a0on<\/span><\/i><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanfleetreport.com\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean Fleet Report<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a publication that gives its readers the information they need to move to cars and trucks with best fuel economy, including electric cars, fuel cells, plug-in hybrids, hybrids, and advanced diesel and gasoline engines. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three-wheel_electric_vehicle_for_one\"><\/span>Three-wheel electric vehicle for one<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Perception is everything.<\/p>\n<p>Solo is the vehicle\u2019s name, and for good reason. It seats one person. Sound restrictive or limited? It all depends.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coming_to_grips_with_a_single-seat_vehicle\"><\/span><strong>Coming to grips with a single-seat vehicle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the elevator pitch from ElectraMeccanica about owning a Solo EV.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery day, 119 million North Americans commute using personal vehicles\u2014 and 105 million of\u00a0them commute alone. Step into the future of driving. Reduce your gas bill to zero. Eliminate your environmental impact. Turn your commute into the highlight of your day.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\">\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image jetpack-lazy-image--handled lazyloaded wp-image-31057 lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" alt=\"2021 ElectraMeccanica Solo EV\" width=\"501\" height=\"314\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-lazy-loaded=\"1\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-2.jpg?resize=501%2C314&amp;ssl=1\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-2.jpg?w=501&amp;ssl=1 501w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-2.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/shift\/2020\/12\/28\/3-wheels-1-seat-a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev-syndication\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2020%2F12%2F28%2F3-wheels-1-seat-a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev-syndication%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Three to go\" data-title=\"Share Three to go on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Three to go on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Three to go<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Except for the last line, they are on to something here. Look around next time you are stuck in Traffic from Hell freeway jam, and you will inevitably see car after car with only the driver. How about those 8,000-to-10,000-pound SUVs and pickups carrying only one 150-pound person? Salient points. Then there is the no fuel expense and minimal maintenance, and this is looking even more <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ealing. So, where would a challenge lie for the Solo EV?<\/p>\n<p>Perception 1: Size. When I showed several friends photos of the Solo, to a person, they said it is too small for them. When told it can hold a 6-foot, 200-pound person, they shrugged, then said it is too small to be safe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_a_solo_EV\"><\/span><strong>Driving a solo EV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Until<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Clean Fleet Report<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>has the Solo for several days, we can only report on<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webcargo.net\/view-file\/index\/link-id\/2111956\/link-key\/1JIev1WqCz\/file-id\/26781439\/?\">our drive<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>around a coned course in a parking lot. Acceleration and braking were the key points we were looking for, as good handling for a three-wheeler will never be a concern. The acceleration was peppy, but not fast, and the braking was solid, but not short. The motor is loud at slow speeds, which we suspect becomes unnoticeable at freeway speeds. What we have here is a capable freeway runner and an around-town bebopper that will go up-to 100 miles on a charge with a top speed of 80 mph.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\">\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image jetpack-lazy-image--handled lazyloaded wp-image-31058 lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" alt=\"2021 ElectraMeccanica Solo EV\" width=\"436\" height=\"271\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" data-lazy-loaded=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-1.jpg?resize=436%2C271&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-1.jpg?w=436&amp;ssl=1 436w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-1.jpg?resize=300%2C186&amp;ssl=1 300w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/shift\/2020\/12\/28\/3-wheels-1-seat-a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev-syndication\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2020%2F12%2F28%2F3-wheels-1-seat-a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev-syndication%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Peppy, but not fast\" data-title=\"Share Peppy, but not fast on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Peppy, but not fast on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Peppy, but not fast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The specs illustrate how simple and uncomplicated the Solo is compared to other vehicles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>53 horsepower liquid-cooled motor<\/li>\n<li>94 foot-pounds of torque<\/li>\n<li>17.3 kilowatt-hour NCA (lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxides)<strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>liquid-cooled battery<\/li>\n<li>220V (level 2): 2.5 hours for up to 90% charge<\/li>\n<li>110V (level 1): 8 hours for up to 60% charge<\/li>\n<li>Power disc brakes<\/li>\n<li>Electric power steering<\/li>\n<li>1,710-pound curb weight<\/li>\n<li>10\u2019 6\u201d length<\/li>\n<li>57.5\u201d width\u2013at the front wheels<\/li>\n<li>53\u201d height<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This all-new, fully electric vehicle from ElectraMeccanica has two responsive front, 15-inch steer wheels shod with 135\/70 tires, making the Solo easy to maneuver. Visibility was excellent and, as expected, all gauges and controls are within easy reach.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solo_EV_features\"><\/span><strong>Solo EV features<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Perception 2: Value. My friends assumed a vehicle this small was bare bones, equipped with few convenience features. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, I nodded, then gave them this list, which drew their approval.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remote keyless entry<\/li>\n<li>Power windows<\/li>\n<li>Power mirrors<\/li>\n<li>AM\/FM\/Bluetooth\/USB<\/li>\n<li>LCD digital instrument cluster<\/li>\n<li>Four-way adjustable seat<\/li>\n<li>Rear view camera<\/li>\n<li>Carpeted rear storage compartment (trunk)<\/li>\n<li>Cargo space=Five cubic feet<\/li>\n<li>Heater, defogger and ventilation System<\/li>\n<li>Air conditioning<\/li>\n<li>LED headlamps<\/li>\n<li>Dual outside heated mirrors<\/li>\n<li>Intermittent wipers<\/li>\n<li>Electric parking brake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solo_EV_models\"><\/span><strong>Solo EV models<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The consumer model of the Solo EV is a single-seat vehicle with a small cargo compartment behind the driver. The line is being expanded to include two versions, offering versatility for commercial and fleet uses, both equipped with a larger cargo box with either rear or side access. Think delivery services for pizza, groceries and prescriptions. Maybe even the last mile for mail and packages. The delivery possibilities are compelling. There are even plans to develop a sports car variant and a two-seat version.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\">\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image jetpack-lazy-image--handled lazyloaded wp-image-31059 lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" alt=\"2021 ElectraMeccanica Solo EV\" width=\"468\" height=\"407\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" data-lazy-loaded=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-3.jpg?resize=468%2C407&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-3.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-3.jpg?resize=300%2C261&amp;ssl=1 300w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/shift\/2020\/12\/28\/3-wheels-1-seat-a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev-syndication\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2020%2F12%2F28%2F3-wheels-1-seat-a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev-syndication%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Car-like from the front\" data-title=\"Share Car-like from the front on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Car-like from the front on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Car-like from the front<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>ElectraMeccanica, a Canadian company, has a Chinese strategic manufacturing and investor partner, the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/en.zongshen.cn\/\">Zongshen Industrial Group<\/a>. An American assembly plant is planned to be built in either Nashville or Phoenix. Online reservations are currently being taken, similar to the early Tesla model, with a $250 deposit. Dealerships are either open or being set up in mall locations in California, Oregon, and Arizona. These manned retail sites do not require a large real estate footprint and are in the flow of consumers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solo_EV_pricing_warranty_and_safety\"><\/span><strong>Solo EV pricing, warranty, and safety<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\">\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image lazyloaded jetpack-lazy-image--handled wp-image-31060 lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" alt=\"2021 ElectraMeccanica Solo EV\" width=\"480\" height=\"384\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" data-lazy-loaded=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-5.jpg?resize=480%2C384&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/shift\/2020\/12\/28\/3-wheels-1-seat-a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev-syndication\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2020%2F12%2F28%2F3-wheels-1-seat-a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev-syndication%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Storage in back\" data-title=\"Share Storage in back on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Storage in back on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Storage in back<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Solo EV has a MSRP of $18,500, but being classified as a motorcycle works for and against it. The good is it can be driven in the HOV lane without a sticker. The sort of good, but could be better <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>, is the Solo, as a motorcycle, does not qualify for the federal $7,500 tax credit or California\u2019s $2,000 EV rebate. But in California it is eligible for a $750 rebate that goes to electric motorcycles. So, it is important to check with your state to see what programs apply to the purchase of a Solo EV.<\/p>\n<p>Safety features include a chassis made of Teklam\u00a0(a lightweight aerospace material), front and rear crumple zones, side impact protection and a roll bar. The Solo has doors on both sides that aid in access for everyday use, and in the case of an emergency. Being classified as a motorcycle, the Solo won\u2019t be crash-tested by the US Government\u2019s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the non-profit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).<\/p>\n<p>The Solo EV offers bumper-to-bumper warranties for two years, and five years on the battery.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Observations_2021_ElectraMeccanica_Solo_EV\"><\/span><strong>Observations: 2021 ElectraMeccanica Solo EV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paul Rivera, ElectraMeccanica\u2019s CEO is an enthusiastic believer in the Solo EV, an enthusiasm which seems to run far deeper than just a paycheck for him. His passion for how this small, single-seat all-electric, three-wheeler will make a difference on society is infectious. The Solo EV\u00a0<em>Clean Fleet Report<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>drove was designed for the American market, but for Rivera, that is only the beginning.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\">\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image jetpack-lazy-image--handled lazyloaded wp-image-31056 lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" alt=\"2021 ElectraMeccanica Solo EV\" width=\"480\" height=\"321\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-lazy-loaded=\"1\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-EV-6.jpg?resize=480%2C321&amp;ssl=1\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-EV-6.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cleanfleetreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Solo-EV-6.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/shift\/2020\/12\/28\/3-wheels-1-seat-a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev-syndication\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2020%2F12%2F28%2F3-wheels-1-seat-a-closer-look-at-electrameccanicas-2021-solo-ev-syndication%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: John, standing tall\" data-title=\"Share John, standing tall on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share John, standing tall on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>John, standing tall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>He said development is currently underway for a world Solo EV that will be targeted for countries where traffic congestion is bad, such as India, and cities where inner city vehicle use is restricted to electric vehicles. Rivera is looking to \u201cthe UK and Germany where they are further ahead on their electrified agenda, parking is at a premium, their sharing is more, and they have congestion taxes. In London, Paris, Gothenburg, and Stockholm, it makes a lot of sense.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other manufacturers have tried getting market share in America with small electric vehicles that cost twice as much as the Solo EV, but with little success. Both the Mercedes-Benz<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanfleetreport.com\/road-test-2018-smart-fortwo-ed-cabrio\/\">Smart<\/a>, which has two seats, and the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanfleetreport.com\/road-test-2019-fiat-500e\/\">Fiat 500e<\/a>, which can seat four, are no longer being sold on this side of the Atlantic. So, maybe the lower cost of ownership will be the difference maker for ElectraMeccanica, where they make the case for the Solo EV as an efficient, practical transportation alternative for an urban setting.<\/p>\n<p>Another factor is pre-owned EVs that are less than three years old, are still on their original warranties, have seating for four and larger cargo areas. These are readily available for $15,000 to $17,000. Personal note: A family member recently purchased a 2019 Volkswagen E-Golf SE with 17,000 miles on it for $15,500. Considering one year ago this car sold for $33,500, you can see where pre-owned EV pricing will be a challenge to the Solo EV. We<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanfleetreport.com\/buyers-guide-six-used-electric-cars-for-less-than-15000\/\">explored that market<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>recently.<\/p>\n<p>All of this certainly does not mean the Solo EV can\u2019t find and fill a niche where the others could not. If Paul Riviera has anything to say about it, it will. 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