Isetta Throwback EV

[moosetags]

While doing some EV research, I came across a new European city EV that really peaked my interest. It is Microlino which is produced by a Swiss company in Italy.

The Micolino in a very well done EV replication of a 1950's BMW Isetta. The styling cues are excellent. Having owned a 1958 BMW Isetta 300 for 25 years, this new EV really perked my interest.

The Microlino EV has a top speed of 60mph and is cuter than a puppy. I almost want one "just because". If they ever become available in the United States, I could be in trouble.

Brian

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[godfodder0901]

While doing some EV research, I came across a new European city EV that really peaked my interest. It is Microlino which is produced by a Swiss company in Italy.

The Micolino in a very well done EV replication of a 1950's BMW Isetta. The styling cues are excellent. Having owned a 1958 BMW Isetta 300 for 25 years, this new EV really perked my interest.

The Microlino EV has a top speed of 60mph and is cuter than a puppy. I almost want one "just because". If they ever become available in the United States, I could be in trouble.

Brian

 

[COdogman]

I never understood the appeal of the Isetta until I saw it at the BMW museum in Munich a few years ago. It looks like a tiny little death trap but it is definitely cute.

 

[mikehmb]

While doing some EV research, I came across a new European city EV that really peaked my interest. It is Microlino which is produced by a Swiss company in Italy.

The Micolino in a very well done EV replication of a 1950's BMW Isetta. The styling cues are excellent. Having owned a 1958 BMW Isetta 300 for 25 years, this new EV really perked my interest.

The Microlino EV has a top speed of 60mph and is cuter than a puppy. I almost want one "just because". If they ever become available in the United States, I could be in trouble.

Brian

I love this thing. This is a delightful review if you want to bring a little extra joy into your morning:

 

[moosetags]

Thanks for the link to the YouTube. It is a very nice mini-review of the Microlino. I particularly like the driver dash that shows flames coming out of the Microlino's butt when in "sport mode". Our Rivians need this feature.

Here a few pictures of my 1958 Isetta. His name was Ichabod, but we called him Ikky for short. He even had his own personalized license tag.

Brian

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

The Microlino EV has a top speed of 60mph and is cuter than a puppy. I almost want one "just because". If they ever become available in the United States, I could be in trouble.

"Although the Microlino Lite is targeting Europe on day one, Micro co-founder and CMO Merlin Ouboter says the Microlino Lite is eligible for registration in the US as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and hopes to have the first Microlinos there by the end of 2024."

https://www.theverge.com › microlino-lite-microcar-mop...

 

[ndmiller]

New ones would never meet import standards for crash and other safety. Seen a few older one imported by individuals/companies and they're pretty wild looking.

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