There's actually a new class of cars that doesn't go by the name: L7e. L7e is the EU's name for light electric cars. 90 km/h top speed, 200 km range. Cheap.
While small "cars" might disappear, I think the L7e class will see a lot of improvements.
While small "cars" might disappear, I think the L7e class will see a lot of improvements.
Unfortunately, 90 km/h top speed is a hard sell here in Germany, since that means that you will get in other people's way when driving on federal roads or the Autobahn, provoking people into dangerous overtaking manoeuvres.
In addition to cars having become noticeably larger in the last years, people's driving styles has (imo) become more aggressive also.
This one convinced me that you can build useful vehicles: https://www.ari-motors.com
Essentially, L7e could perhaps be the Kei car of Europe?