Electra Meccanica‘s is a 3-wheel, single-occupant electric car. If the 3-wheeler was used for commuting, Electra Meccanica estimates an owner would save approximately 91 percent on fuel costs. The Solo’s 8.6 kW, 82 hp lithium-ion electric motor produces 140 ft-lbs of torque from a standstill. It’s rated to provide a 100 mile range and to accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 8 seconds. Top speed of the roughly 1,000-pound Solo is limited to 80 mph. The Solo can be fully charged in 3 hours with 220V and 6 hours with an 110V connection.
