The changing nature of city life and the changing demands of residents has helped to spark a revolution in automotive development. As governments around the world commit to electrification of cars and other vehicles, the market for true “urban space” mobility is increasing. One of the top contenders in this now competitive field is City Transformer, an electric vehicle that is so much more than meets the eye.
Designed and built for the urban space
The City Transformer (CT) is not just a compact and stylish electric folding vehicle. It is one that promises to live up to its name — a transformer of the city landscape. In a world where roads and city parking lots are clogged with excess traffic, the CT is the flexible and adaptable solution that promises to give everyone more room to breathe.
The CT is an all-electric vehicle that offers the regular driving mode with speeds of up to 90km/h (56mph), and a narrow mode with speeds of up to 45km/h (28mph). It’s built on a versatile autonomous-ready platform. It has a closed cabin and seating for the driver and one passenger (front-rear seating arrangement).
Patented technology
Small as it is, the CT is packed with incredible technology, most notably the patented folding system. When you set the car to driving mode, the wheels extend outwards to create a width similar to that of a regular passenger car. This allows for the greater speeds we talked about above for regular driving. When space is tighter, however, you can then pull the wheels back in, making the CT narrow enough to park in motorcycle-only spaces.
That’s a whole new world of parking opened up to you in an ever-constricting city driving environment. Technology in the CT isn’t just about making parking easier, too. The entire driving experience is enhanced with a simple and intuitive digital driver interface. This makes it an ideal candidate for ride-sharing schemes.
No parking? No problem
CT is built by experts who know all too well that busy streets are here to stay. We will always have to share the urban space with many others. CT is a tool to help make that experience easier, especially when it comes to parking. Using the patented folding mechanism on the CT, you can make the vehicle slim enough to fit in the most compact spaces there are.
Using the mechanism, you can go from 1.4 meters wide in performance mode down to 1 meter wide in parking/city mode. In addition, the tight turning circle allows you to maneuver in truly difficult spots.
All-electric powertrain
The CT is powered by two 7.5 kW electric motors. The battery pack is sufficient for up to 180 km on a single charge. You can charge the battery from 0 to 80% in about 30 minutes. Fast charging and all-electric powertrain mean a cleaner city environment for us all to enjoy, and greater viability in electric transport not hindered by slow charge times.
CT – Transforming your city very soon
The City Transformer is set to roll out. You can pre-order yours by paying the pre-order full price of €12,500 or making a deposit of €150 and paying the remaining amount later. The manufacturer suggested retail price is €16,000. This is patented innovation that can deliver on positively altering the urban automotive landscape.
Source: City Transformer
