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Wello Family solar electric trike could be perfect if it wasn't so expensive
The Wello Family solar-powered electric bike/car was just showcased at CES 2020, demonstrating how families might be able to transport kids or cargo with a much smaller carbon footprint than conventional transportation. But with a price tag of around US$8,800 (or a bit less if you forgo the...
The Wello Family solar-powered electric bike/car was just showcased at CES 2020, demonstrating how families might be able to transport kids or cargo with a much smaller carbon footprint than conventional transportation.
But with a price tag of around US$8,800 (or a bit less if you forgo the solar panel), the Wello Family demonstrates more than eco-friendly transport – it also demonstrates how pricing is still a barrier to the adoption of these funny little electric bike/cars.
In addition to the driver’s seat, there’s room for either a child or extra cargo in the back. The rear seat converts into a storage trunk. Wello says the bike/car can fit as much as 800 liters (28 cubic feet) or 80 kg (176 lb) of cargo.
With the increased use of cargo e-bikes as delivery vehicles, that could mean the Wello Family, or vehicles like it, have some serious commercial-use potential.
