Three-Wheeler

Perhaps you like the idea of threading your way through traffic on a nimble electric motorbike, but don't like the thought of being unprotected. If so, then the Trinova may be the fully-enclosed, tilting three-wheeled EV you've been dreaming of.

After a decade on the market, the three-wheeled, open-air, two-seat Polaris Slingshot is getting some significant changes. The focus is largely on its Batmobile-esque looks, along with its high-revving powertrain and suspension tuning.

Three-wheeled cars are already a pretty unique bunch, but the Dragonfly Three Wheeler stands out even amongst them. It features a novel drivetrain layout which is claimed to boost traction and stability, amongst other selling points.

Chinese manufacturer Doufeng is set to release a tilting three-wheeler with a roof to keep the rain – and sun – off riders in traffic. Electric and combustion versions are set to drop, with price tags that'd look cheap on an ebike.

Tilting electric three-wheelers may be fun and agile, but they're generally still not as safe to drive as good ol' four-wheeled cars. The Kairos EV could change that, as it features not one but two unique safety systems.

The pedal-electric, semi-enclosed, bicycle/car-hybrid thingies are now coming thick and fast. One of the latest to hit our radar is the Hopper, which has already been turning heads on streets around Germany.

Although you may not have heard of the Bricklin SV1, it was definitely an interesting car that has gained a cult following. Well, the next chapter in the Bricklin story is now beginning, with the recent announcement of the all-electric Bricklin 3EV.

When most people think of electric mobility scooters, they likely picture rather unexciting-looking, decidedly "uncool" vehicles. The fully-enclosed all-wheel-drive Tectus, however, looks like the scooter Deckard might have used in Blade Runner 2049.

Two years ago we told you about the Spiritus, a three-wheeler which was part of Canadian firm Daymak's Avvenire lineup of EVs. Well, Avvenire is now its own company, and it has just unveiled the surprisingly accessible Leggera three-wheel roadster.

Veteran Brit sports car maker Morgan has revealed a tasty electric three-wheel roadster prototype called the XP-1 that's been designed as the rolling test bed for the development of all future Morgan electrics.

California-based startup X-oto has launched a three-wheeled electric seated scooter aimed at urban riders and delivery services that leans into corners, and could even see folks zipping around town without needing a moto license.

Oregon-based e-mobility company Arcimoto has launched a versatile version of its electric three-wheeler that we first covered in 2015. The cargo-hauling MUV has been designed to "handle whatever task you throw its way."