Microcars could help transform cities into greener, more people-focused spaces. The debut vehicle from Stockholm-based startup Luvly is designed to be delivered to its destination flat-packed, which reduces shipping emissions. Look through the gallery of weird and wonderful microcars to get a glimpse of your future commute.
Luvly
This boomerang-shaped concept car was created by designer Artem Smirnov. The two-seater features a modular trunk, which gives it the flexibility to transport bulky deliveries or items like bikes.
Artem
Samson Sky's Switchblade is a three-wheeled vehicle with extendable wings and tail, which can fly up to 200 miles per hour at an altitude of 13,000 feet. The company is currently conducting test flights and expects the first vehicle to be delivered in 2025.
Ross Chandler
You'd be forgiven for thinking this car is a 1950s classic — but the three-wheeled GT100 is brand new. Designed by Estonian company Nobe, the zero-emissions concept car uses a strong but lightweight carbon-composite chassis to reduce weight.
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While it's not a microcar, the MINI Urbanaut is pretty tiny for a camper van, measuring just 446 centimeters long (less than a Tesla sedan). MINI's concept electric minivan is self-driving, with the interior design focused on leisure use.
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The retro-futuristic electric Microlino takes inspiration from the 1950s BMW Isetta "bubble" car. Carrying two passengers, the space pod-style microcar is accessed through a single, front-opening door.
Microlino
This zero-emissions lightweight car doesn't run on batteries — it's powered by hydrogen, and emits nothing but water.?This means the car has no downtime for charging which provides greater flexibility for longer journeys, says Riversimple, the company developing the car.