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My velomobile did surprisingly well in the snow, with only 25% of the weight on the drive wheel. Carving three tracks was a detriment, but they were very narrow for efficiency anyway, and sliced down to pavement when wider tires would spin. With power assist applied to the front wheels, I think it would be quite capable.
The surprise bonus was that if it did get stuck, it was not hard to move as a sled pulled by hand, or even as a backpack. For a carry, I just stood it on the back wheel and leaned it's belly on my back. Then, fingers over my shoulders made the carry hooks to grab the front crossmember. With a bit of a lean forward some of the weight got onto my hips without fussing over belts.
I think that the extreme lightweights, which can be carried indoors in one or two parts open up a whole new class of vehicle for people who can't afford a parking spot. A separate battery makes sense for charging strategies, and it can include wheels and a rack for the handy luggage container.
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