I always liked the original Isetta. This new electric one may be just right for the narrow streets and short travels in Europe. I doubt it would fit well in America. The price point is reasonable for an urban commuter. It may have a niche in a rental service at train stations and airports.

Still not a good idea.

Cute. As for the electric specs, wouldn't you expect "Whatever pack fits in the allocated volume" when we and the regulators finally freeze the design"?

I can only wish for a 4wd version.

Does anyone care about crashing into anything? Anyone?

Good point, @guzmanchinky, and they should. History shows us that no one survives owning and driving small cars, which is how much of Europe ultimately was depopulated.

How quickly we forget. :( Thatnk you for the reminder!

The passenger is moving his shoulder just to give the driver room! $14K for THAT?! Nope.

I'm sure the billions of people in the world who drive scooters and motorcycles are terrified of crashing in this.
One thing to remember, at 55mph max speed, the accident isn't going to be as dramatic as one going 85mph. I do think there's a use case in the US, for mostly urban densely populated areas where people commute in and out, and aren't going to be driving long stretches on interstates etc. My old commute of about 15 miles would be perfect with this. Keeps me out of the rain and cold, I don't have to go much over 55 or so, I don' have to haul a bunch of stuff with me, etc.

Just another death trap like the VW Bus I used to own. I saw what was left over after a front end collision setting in a junk yard. It had to be cut open and scoop out the remains, sorry not for me.

@guzmanchinky, DavidB, Jackie Hodges and others,
Notice it mentions seeking EU type approval. Modern cars are subject to vehicle safety standards, which didn't exist when the old VW bus was designed. If it can't pass crash testing, it can't be sold. Seems to me guzman is always trying to tear down everything on NewAtlas.

People, even if it passes EU standards, it's mass is so small even compared to a Smart, that it will be accelerated BACKWARDS in any crash. That would cause massive brain injuries even if there was no cabin intrusion. I am not one to tear down Newatlas, but I am the son of a trauma surgeon and I know what hurts people...