Skopinski says that his EV4 tricycle is designed for “sensational cornering in the urban jungle,” but that the tilting mechanism and suspension system also makes it a good fit for off-road adventures.
The Specification :
- 150 cm long, 60 cm wide and 110 cm in height (59 x 23.6 x 43.3 in).
- e-trike has a 36 V, 13 Ah in-frame battery pack and a 250 W brushless electric motor for a pedal-assist range of up to 80 km (50 miles) and 25 km/h (16 mph) top speed.
- The battery takes about 4 hours to charge.
- The e-trike has a lots of rivets, bolts and metal sheeting attached to its aluminum frame,
- The e-trike has a wire basket behind the seat for carrying shopping or travel essentials.
- The 16-inch front wheels are connected to the same mechanical tilting system as seen on the four-wheeler.
- All three wheels have hydraulic disc brakes and two DT Swiss shock absorbers help smooth out the bumps.
- A mid-handlebar cycling computer shows performance data.
The EV4 trike tips the scales at 35 kg (77 lb), including the battery, and is built to order for €2,000 (about US$2,200). Skopinski told us that it takes around 2 months to build and ship.
