enbw.com: The TWIKE 5 – anything but mainstream
The TWIKE is a very special addition to the electric vehicle market. This unusual two-seater is not a classic automobile, but a cross between an electric car and a bicycle or tricycle.
The TWIKE is a very special addition to the electric vehicle market. This unusual two-seater is not a classic automobile, but a cross between an electric car and a bicycle or tricycle.
Unique concept: TWIKE 5. The manufacturer has now published theoretical performance figures that are indeed surprising.
The TWIKE 5 series is limited to 500. The delivery order is based, among other things, on the time of reservation and the balance of a linked interest account.
With its electric powertrain, the TWIKE 5 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3.8 seconds. But does an electric vehicle—already optimized for ultra-low energy consumption of less than 7 kWh/100 km—really need to demonstrate such brutal acceleration? In our estimation, the TWIKE driver won’t want to measure the acceleration. He just wants to have enough of it.
Due to the pedaling system, the TWIKE has specific ergonomics and cannot be compared with conventional vehicles. An “ergo check” is essential in all development stages of the vehicle. The preparations for the hoped-for final development loop of the bodyshell have taken place and now allow this next step.
Some of you may be familiar with the “Strava” application. It is a social network for internet-based tracking of sporting activities such as running and cycling. As TWIKE also supports the “Lifestyle of Health”, we took the opportunity to set up two “Strava” clubs of our own. Just give it a try, the basic version is free of charge.
A specially launched TWIKE.Invest project is intended to secure the complete financing of the development and initialisation of the new vehicle platform for the TWIKE 5 and TWIKE 6. The platform enables a sustainable investment in the TWIKE project and offers the opportunity to become part of the TWIKE community, even without owning a TWIKE.
The electronically adjustable pedal generator in the TWIKE 5 mutates from a range extender to a life extender. This is because “regular physical exercise lowers the risk of chronic diseases, contributes to mental well-being and reduces mortality”, according to a unanimous consensus in scientific articles on this topic.
Flax fibers have numerous ecological advantages and a low impact on the environment. In the TWIKE 5, we use this renewable raw material for the outer skin and the sporty seat shells.
Good news: The TWIKE 5 mirrors are now legally protected. These mirror glasses are specially modified for the TWIKE 5 and therefore allow an optimum rear view far behind the vehicle. And last but not least, the mirrors do not need to be folded in when parking in tight spaces.