Neither Car Nor Scooter, the Nimbus One Seeks the Perfect Synthesis
This page is translated from the original post "Ni voiture ni scooter, le Nimbus One cherche la synthèse parfaite" in French.
- 09/06/2022 15:30
An electric three-wheeler equipped with an enclosed cabin: that’s the idea Nimbus, a startup based in Michigan, came up with.
The goal of this unusual vehicle is to combine the ease of use and low operating costs of a two-wheeler with the safety and comfort of a car. Wide at 0.86 meters and 2.3 meters long, the Nimbus One can accommodate a second passenger inside its small cabin. It even has mounts for a baby seat.
Unlike other three-wheeled scooters, the Nimbus One features a real steering wheel. This automotive influence is reflected in its equipment. With air conditioning, Bluetooth speakers, electric windows, a dashboard screen, and a fast phone charger, the Nimbus One has nothing to envy a small city car. It is also equipped with an airbag and a front collision warning system.
The power of the electric motor is not specified in the technical sheet. However, we know that the Nimbus One weighs 375 kilograms, can reach a maximum speed of 80 km/h, and accelerates from 0 to 48 km/h in 3 seconds. Made up of several removable modules, the 9 kWh battery offers a theoretical range of 150 km in the city. A recharge from 0 to 95% takes 5.4 hours on a domestic outlet, or 1.2 hours on a Level 2 charger.
Accessible with a simple car license
In the United States, the Nimbus One can be driven with a standard automobile license. The first units will arrive on the roads in the third quarter of 2023. Already available for pre-order, the One costs $9,980 in base configuration, roughly €9,300. Those who prefer to rent can opt for a plan at $200 per month. Nimbus estimates that individual customers will make up the majority of its clientele, but the startup also aims to persuade mobility operators simultaneously.
For now, a European release of the One does not seem to be on the agenda. But since the topic hasn’t been clearly addressed, it’s hard to know Nimbus’s true plans. What is certain is that this vehicle would be perfectly suited for the narrow streets of European cities!
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