Former Olympic sprinter and the world’s fastest man,
Usain Bolt, is venturing into the world of electric vehicles with the Bolt Nano
that was revealed at the VivaTech show in Paris, France. Bolt has been making a name for
himself in the electromobility world in recent months with the launch of a trio
of all-electric scooters, dubbed the Bolt Original, Bolt One, and Bolt Chariot.
The Jamaican athlete-turned-businessman says that
his scooters are perfect for journeys of up to 3.2 km ,while the new
Bolt Nano micro city car is best suited for journeys between 3.2 km – 24 km. No technical specifications have been released yet, but the
Nano does feature a swappable battery pack. Much like the Renault Twizy, the
Nano has been designed to seat two in tandem and it is so small that four of
them can fit into a conventionally-sized parking space.
Bolt believes the Nano could be particularly useful
in ride-sharing programs. Much like e-scooter and bicycle-sharing programs available
around the world, users could park and leave a Nano wherever they want. Staff
could then drive around and replace the Nano’s batteries, ensuring that they
are fully charged for the next user. A series of charging stations will also be
built for the Nano where it can be charged and docked.
It remains to be seen when production of the Nano
will commence, and where it will be built, but we know it will start at US$ 9,999,
with pre-orders now open.
