The French startup Karbikes presented its first model. It combines the features of an electric car and a bicycle. They talked about interesting transport on the Autoevolution website.
Karbikes are the creation of engineers Gael Richard and Lucas Vanzon. They decided to create an all-weather electric bicycle – a four-wheeled bicycle with an aluminum roof and windshield. Even side doors are available for an additional fee.
The Karbikes salon is designed for two people. A bicycle steering wheel and a pedal drive are installed inside.
A commercial modification with a cargo compartment capable of carrying up to 200 kg of luggage will also be available.
A modest electric motor with a power of 0.25 kW (0.35 hp) allows you to develop a speed of up to 25 km/h. The battery with a capacity of 0.75 kWh provides a range of 75 km.
In addition, an improved version of the Karbikes is planned with a larger battery and solar panels on the roof, capable of traveling up to 160 km without recharging. The first velomobiles will be delivered to customers in the summer of this year.