A number of intriguing vehicles are currently on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show, including a trio of three-wheelers with electric powertrains. The first vehicle is the Electra Meccanica Solo. It was actually first unveiled way back in September 2016 and rocks an electric motor with 82 hp and 190 Nm of torque, fed by a 16.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack good for 160 km of range. The Solo was supposed to reach the hands of customers in 2017 but the first deliveries only started last month. It is being manufactured at a facility in Mesa, Arizona.
A second electric three-wheeler also
caught our eye in LA, the Sondors EV (above). It too was first unveiled a few
years ago after a successful round of crowdfunding. It is powered by an
electric motor with 170 hp and 323 lb-ft of torque, driven by a 33 kWh battery
pack. Sondors claims it can travel up to 160 km on a charge.
Last but not least is the Sagitta, a three-wheeler
produced by Imperium Motors. We don’t yet have any technical specifications
about the car but know it has been brought to life thanks to a collaboration
with California Mobility Works (CMW) and will begin testing and validation
after its LA duties are completed.
Imperium Motors plans to start accepting
reservations for the vehicle in mid-2022 before limited production starts late
next year. While the Sagitta only has three wheels, it promises seating for
four people.
