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The Microlino Lite: An EV for (European) 14-Year-Olds
Hook 'em while they're young
How can a car company—sorry, a mobility company—gain customers that are too young to have a driver's license? At this week's Geneva Motor Show, Microlino unveiled their Microlino Lite, a teen-friendly version of their existing model.
The two-seater has the same front door style as its sibling, but because its electric motor's output doesn't exceed the 6kW threshold, this places it within the EU's L6e category of vehicle. That means it's technically a powered quadricycle rather than an automobile, so you only need a moped license to operate it. In countries like France and Italy, a 14-year-old can drive one of these—and, conceivably, afford to: The company's leasing model has a projected cost of 149 Swiss Francs (USD $169) per month.
Here's the walkaround from the Motor Show, and gosh this thing is pretty:
With a 177km (110 mile) range, I'd like to think an enterprising teen could come up with a business to use this for and turn a profit.
As for this coming to the U.S.: Fat chance.
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Oh wow, it's a modern BMW Isetta! Crazy how much influence they took from the original, but what a fun update.
These may come under the same local regulations that allow golf carts on some roads in some US states as low speed vehicles (LSVs).
I want one!
"As for this coming to the U.S.: Fat chance."
It's unfortunate that the US treats gigantic SUVs the same as subcompacts just because of the number of wheels while so many other countries in the world recognize the difference and tax accordingly.
14 year old playground TikTok influencer learns Section 178 Business Deduction for vehicles to supplement his recess adventures.