Need recommendations: fun, electric 2-seater

[ME_Andy]

I'm looking for suggestions for a fun electric vehicle. Basically it will be a short-range grocery getter and child delivery vehicle so it needs to be safe and compatible with a child seat.

Three wheels would be great. I don't think 2 wheels are safe enough. And sold in Texas if possible.

I'd also be interested in any kits that I could build

[freebeard]

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[ECO-AKJ]

Maybe something like this might work, they are about the size of a Side-by-Side UTV, but definitely check local guidelines and laws first!

https://www.marscarsllc.com/gem-car-electric-vehicles

[freebeard]

Polaris GEM golf carts -- two more seats, one more wheel, 25MPH top speed.

[ME_Andy]

I really like the GEM golf cart suggestion, guys. Thanks! The lithium ion batteries are expensive but I guess I could buy AGM for starters and upgrade to lithium later

[freebeard]

Thanks for raising the question.

It prompted me to post Permalink #2, which showed me that a certified used FUV is at the $12.9K price point I signed on for. I shall look into selling the SUPERBeetle, an engine, transaxle, fiberglass fender skirts and various bit and pieces.

If I don't raise the funds, payment should be low.

I need something that can do short runs up or down Interstate-5.

[ME_Andy]

Another idea was to buy a Factory 5 kit but make it electric. May be more work than I have space/time for right now but it would be awesome

[freebeard]

Factory Five child delivery vehicle?

"It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see it if pays off for 'em."

Compare Speedway's pricing:

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$4K roller, then a golf-cart rear axle


For managing a child seat, maybe the center-door sedan?

https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3869...526f098d8c.jpg

I'd want BMW i3 Ecopias on red 19x3" Model A wires.

[redpoint5]

Fun, electric, 2-seater.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkYM7Et57AA

[Isaac Zachary]

Budget?

• Arcimoto
• Aptera
• Gem
• Any electric golf cart
• E-bike with suitable trailer/tandem seating
• Classic VW Beetle conversion
• What happened to Zenn Motors?