Compared to the TWIKE 3, the TWIKE 5 will gain a lot in terms of riding safety, comfort and dynamics. Nevertheless, it is a matter close to our hearts not to fall into the typical “bigger-faster-heavier-consumption-intensive trap”.
For this reason, we optimize every component of the vehicle in order to be able to compete with our extremely fuel-efficient TWIKE 3. The diagram illustrates the key to success: at low speeds, the TWIKE 3 makes the most of its unrivaled light vehicle weight; the resulting rolling resistance leads to minimal energy consumption. As soon as speeds increase, however, other effects dominate: The TWIKE 5 benefits from its even better aerodynamics and the higher efficiency of the electric system, resulting in a significant consumption advantage at constant speeds of around 50 km/h and above.
In a nutshell: The TWIKE 5 would complete our recently set range record of 613 km with the largest battery configuration at an average speed around 20% higher. The – ultimately decisive – energy balance from the mains also improves thanks to the higher efficiency when charging.
What is the consumption in kWh/100km for the TWIKE 5?
According to current planning, the theoretical consumption of the TWIKE 5 at a constant speed of 100km/h is around 7.3kWh/100km.
What are the reasons for the efficiency of the TWIKE 5?
The low energy consumption of the TWIKE 5 results from the low vehicle weight of less than 500 kg, the low cw (0.24) and a small frontal area (1.7 m^2). The high efficiency of the synchronous drive and a modern inverter also contribute significantly. The Lion battery, with a nominal voltage of 350V, also has extremely high efficiency and virtually no thermal losses. All this adds up to WLTP consumption of around 7.3 kWh/100km and the aforementioned figure of around 6 kWh/100km when driving at a constant speed of 80 km/h.
