Cars: Honda Micro Commuter EV; transformable for different uses


Electric micro-cars are steadily trending. Smart has the ForTwo Electric Drive, Toyota the iQ EV, and now Honda is coming up with the all-electric Micro Commuter prototype.

Honda Micro Commuter EV
What new about Honda’s micro city car is its platform and size. It iss built on top of their Variable Design Platform, which houses the battery, control unit and a 15 kilo-Watt engine. It’s a “skateboard” design, allowing multiple interior and exterior configurations, with a removable and customize-able body. If you desire a sporty 2-seat targa-top convertible one day and a small pickup the next, the Honda Micro Commuter has your needs covered.

The Micro Commuter has a top speed of about 80 km/h and a 100 km range with a fully charged battery. A full charge takes 3 hours, and drivers can also sync up their smartphone or phablet and use them as a battery meter or navigation system.


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