The CES 2017 saw Hyundai showcasing the Hyundai
Ioniq Scooter concept. This portable mobility concept will be clubbed with the
Hyundai Ioniq Electric car and can be stored in its front door offering
customers to get easy first and last mile connectivity.
Enabling drivers to continue their journey after
parking the car, the Ioniq Scooter concept is a result of Hyundai’s long-term
research and development program, the Project Ioniq. The compact scooter is
charged while it sits conveniently inside the front door of the Ioniq Electric.
The accessibility of the scooter is highlighted by the fact it is stored in the
Ioniq Electric’s front door rather than its trunk.
The Hyundai Ioniq scooter concept can be folded and
unfolded by a simple one-hand operation. Its lightweight construction adds to
its portability. The scooter is equipped with front and rear lights to aid
visibility, and an occupant sensor detects when the rider is safely aboard
before riding mode is enabled.
Acceleration in the Hyundai Ioniq concept scooter is
controlled by the rider scrolling up their thumb switch, while braking is
achieved by pressing a pad over the scooter’s rear wheel or scrolling down
thumb switch.
