Electric Assist Pedal Car

14 years in the making.

Electric assist pedal car.

The elf is a solar and pedal powered electric vehicle from organic transit. Under law it is not a car but in the city they can not go on cycle lanes because all scooters have to go on the road within city limits. Now there s an interesting new option coming to the admittedly small us electric pedal car industry. The elf can achieve 20 mph with electric assist 750 watt electric motor and 30 mph with pedaling.

With max speeds up to 120 mph this thing can certainly party. One of the first twike prototypes a purely human powered version was presented at the 1986 vancouver expo by its swiss designers who were then students at the federal institute of technology eth in zurich. Podride is the 4 wheel e bike that looks like a car. 1 000 watts of pushing power.

The concept includes a large 2 000 wh battery rated for 150 km 93 miles though canyon says that the range can be doubled with a second battery. Podride is the most practical all weather bike around. Climbs significant grade hills effortlessly. Powerful 60 volt brushless motor.

Everything you want to know about podride can be found here. With a total weight of only 160 lbs the elf is very light weight and easy to manage. Lithium chemistry battery similar to batteries used in electric automobiles. The 4 wheeled vehicle will be wrapped in an aerodynamic canopy and is limited to a top speed of of 25 kph 16 mph per electric bike regulations in the eu.

Elf can be fully charged in 2 5 hours via a standard electric outlet. Podride s electric motor allows you to adjust the level of assist to travel further easier and conquer the hills. Here in amsterdam the birò has gained popularity the last couple of years. That s when an electric pedal car might be right for you.