Friday, November 1

Another little electric joins the discussion

By: Driving.com

The Italian company XEV presents the Yoyo, an urban and compact model that offers an interchangeable battery mechanism.

Yoyo is the small model created by XEV for the cities of the Old Continent that will be available shortly as another viable option in those territories.

With 2.5 meters long it counts with a chassis made of steel and several of its parts have been made with 3D printers.

The other measurements of the XEV Yoyo represent 1.5 meters wide and 1, 56 high. The wheelbase reaches 1, 68 meters for this two-seater vehicle.

On the other hand, it includes a system of removable batteries that will not only allow easy replacement. It can be done through the stipulated stations or mobile through a special service.

If you choose to charge in a domestic outlet, it will take about four hours between storing a 30 yet 100 percent its energy source.

As long as it mounts a synchronous electric propeller housed in the rear axle with a maximum power of 7.5 kW nominal or 15 peak kW.

The battery of 10, 3 kWh allows a autonomy up to 150 kilometers with a maximum speed of 80 km / h.

Also the XEV Yoyo includes a panoramic roof and various protections in case collision. The interior is simple with a youth-oriented look.

Beyond that, add several comfort details such as a central multimedia screen of 10 inches, digital dash, keyless entry and start and air conditioning, as more relevant.

The XEV Yoyo will not only have private use but will apply to be part of a shared use service.