bhtooefr
Annoyingly, ZEV doesn't seem to do removable batteries, which would be handy for those of us in apartments. Their bikes do otherwise look interesting...
Axel
Well done ZEV, that's a great piece of work. Now, please, take it to the final stage, and produce a version with an enclosed cabin, to make it attractive to the 90% who won't go near the discomfort of an open two-wheeled vehicle. Just keep it half the width of a car, and you will have doubled the width of our roads. Think of the value of that at rush hours, when most cars are only carrying one or two persons anyway.
Bob
My only suggestion would be a larger wheel diameter for a better ride.
Paul Anthony
That wheel diameter has me concerned along with the price. But other than that wow! Well done. I wonder if the charger is on board so that you can plug in anywhere.
Zdenko
Everything nice, but I love my Chinese scooter (although I am disabled to, but not dead yet) most for having high seat. That enables much better and faster maneuvering specially in crowded European cities - but I think it could be settled easily. My be a version with two wheels would be also interesting (I would prefer). I would buy it now - but will it ever come to Europe-Croatia?
Chuck Swackhammer
Great job! Love your bike. I have one similar by a company that didn't make it through the startup stage. I plan on ordering your trike as soon as I can find a buyer for my maxi scooter. In my opinion the in wheel motor is the way to go and really like the comfort of the relaxed posture that the maxi scooter affords.
icykel
Now this really does look a smart machine. I'm a bit concerned about the battery exposure but like the fact that the individual cells can be replaced. When are these machines going to be available on the New Zealand market ?
Mzungu_Mkubwa
@Axel, I agree about the desirability/marketability of an electric commuter-focused product, but I doubt that this is the platform to begin with for that. 1st, as much fun as it would be, it doesn't have to be tilting. 2nd, all the extra bulk and weight that the enclosure would require (along with expected conveniences) would overload this chassis. 3rd, I would design the unit to accept any number of scooter-based drive-trains easily, electric and otherwise, allowing for hi sales flexibility in meeting customer demands.
unklmurray
Looks like i prolly gotta have a permitt to ride one of these........that & the price makes it too far away for me........I would sure LIKE one tho!!.......LOL :-}}
Darus Zehrbach
In an attempt to answer all comments: ZEV does not do removable battery as they are not feasible in the high range vehicle. The battery in the ZEV LRC-T15 weigh 190 lbs. What apartment dwelling customers do is to take advantage of the high range, and either charge at work or some non home place. ZEV does make an enclosed 3 wheeler. A new version with roll down windows and a sleeker inside is due for launch in April. A high speed enclosed trike with two front wheels is due for launch in 2018. The charger on the bike can be carried onboard under the seat, but it is not hard wired in. The first of the bikes going to Europe are shipping to the UK and Portugal in February. The LRC 2 wheeled scooter, which this trike is based on, runs to a electronic cutoff at 93 mph/150 kmh. No problem with wheel tire size for ride, even at those speeds. We have had the LRC-T trike to those speeds also. Consider that the diameter of some small cars is the same and or not much different. Also that the load per wheel is lightened with 3 instead of 2. These trikes will see use mostly by commuters who do not drive bad roads. The battery, while not sealed inside a steel box, are in a steel box up to the top of the battery. The battery are under body work and after 10 years of production of bikes, is not an issue. Each cell is in itself sealed in a battery case. Rather like your car battery not being sealed in its own steel case but under the bodywork. The case of the battery is good enough. What the separate, non additional sealed up installation allows is charging and discharging at high rates without fear of heat. There are fins on the sides of each cell for cooling. You can contact sales@zelectricvehicle.com direct if you wish further information.