SOLO - a BEV for the individualist

[Jim In Tucson]

Since it was an Arizona based company, I had been following the ELIO very closely for several years. Even went to see it in person when the prototype came to the Tucson Mall. Very interesting 3 wheel ICE concept with a $8,500 price point.

After ELIO began to fade off into the Arizona sunset, and my interest learned more toward BEV, I began following the development of the SOLO. Photos below.

However, when MINI produced the SE and I could obtain a real car for a net of $22,500, I decided that the $18,500 price of the SOLO did not sound nearly as attractive.

The SOLO goes on sale next month, so it will be interesting to see if it can actually generate a following.








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[polyphonic]

I sat in one at that mall. It was pretty cool, but I couldn't help but wonder who this is for. Introverted eco-conscious Polaris Slingshot owners?

The Smart fortwo electric seems like a better city car, but who knows, maybe the Solo will turn out to be more fun.

 

[F14Scott]

I, too, watched the ELIO with interest. But, for twice the price and half the seats, the SOLO seems way overpriced.

 

[insightman]

I began following the development of the SOLO.

It looks like the third coming of the 1999 Corbin Sparrow.

 

[Carsten Haase]

3 wheel cars are just a regulatory loophole to get out of crash testing and safety standards... With all the giant trucks around, that's not something I would risk my life with!

 

[F14Scott]

It looks like the third coming of the 1999 Corbin Sparrow.

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Sparrow?! More like a shoebill stork, am-I-right?

 

[Jim In Tucson]

I had completely forgotten about the Sparrow. I would agree on the crash worthiness or lack thereof.

Would this be considered a flock of Sparrows or a clutch?





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