TWIKE 5 – Convertible Feeling
Convertible or T-Top Targa? Fabric or hardtop? In principle, both were conceivable in order to close the interior of the TWIKE 5 over the head area.
Body in white – Update
The development loop for the vehicle frame (body in white) can be considered complete for the prototypes.
Milestones or butts in seats
In Q4 2023, we reached valuable milestones on the way to the next prototypes.
TWIKE 5 front and aerodynamics
The test drives with the driver test vehicle (FET) are currently helping to confirm the design of the vehicle frame, chassis and electrics & electronics.
A round thing even without a steering wheel – TWIKE 5 presents optimized steering system
As a Human Power Hybrid, the three-wheeled electric vehicle TWIKE 5 impresses with an innovative overall concept.
First test drives with rider test vehicle of the TWIKE 5
On the way to the prototype, the completion of the driver test vehicle is an important milestone for the market launch of the TWIKE 5.
Commissioning successful
Next milestone reached!
Long live the TWIKE … with the support of a comprehensive service network
TWIKE stands for sustainability.
TWIKE 5 Chassis – Using the rear left wheel carrier as an example
The first self-designed landing gear parts are in the pipeline.
Milestones to the start of production – Roadmap to SOP
A number of milestones on the roadmap still need to be ticked off before TWIKE can get started with production.
Lean Production
Lower parts first, inside out, light parts to heavy parts.
TWIKE 5 – Prototype development continues under power
The TWIKE 5 makers start into the last round of development of the EE architecture for the time being. Electrics and electronics are the heart, brain and nervous system of the innovative electric vehicle. With professional support, the project is progressing rapidly.
Status Quo TWIKE Production Hall
In the meantime, the supporting structure of the upper floor has been installed in our new production hall…
Start of chassis parts ordering
With the order for the production of the first pre-series chassis components, the innovative TWIKE 5 three-wheeled electric vehicle is approaching another important step towards series production readiness.
FREE LIFETIME SERVICE
We thank the first 200 pre-orderers with a lifetime offer.
TWIKE GmbH, born on 20.02.1998 in Munich
Once upon a time, 25 years ago…
On the way to becoming a driver test vehicle
An update on the body (Body In White)
Grateful for your trust
It was a fantastic final spurt and on the morning of January 16 the result was clear:
The 3 most important reasons why you should invest in TWIKE now
On January 15, 2023, our financing round with FunderNation will end.
Vitesco Technologies supplies the drive for the TWIKE 5
We are regularly confronted with the question of how we manage to develop a completely new and highly innovative vehicle with our budget, while other manufacturers spend many times more on it.
Up to 500 kilometers range thanks to VDA-format battery
The power supply from the battery is still the technical Achilles’ heel of electromobility.
TWIKE interview with Sebastian Henßler from Elektroauto-news.net
Sebastian Henßler has been publishing news and background reports on electric mobility at Elektroauto-News.net since June 2016. For the Open TWIKE Day Martin Möscheid was our guest in the interview.
How winterized is the TWIKE 5?
The first snow has once again caught many drivers cold.
The brains behind the TWIKE 5: Driving dynamics expert Dr. Axel Pauly
In developing the TWIKE 5, we followed two maxims right from the start:
The roadmap to the start of series production of the TWIKE 5
Over 2,000 reservations have now been made for the TWIKE 5, and around 320 customers have already paid a deposit on their pre-order.
Open TWIKE Day full success
Rosenthal is a very tranquil little town in the north of Hesse, just over an hour’s drive from the vibrant Rhine-Main area.
Lasting values – TWIKE stands for longevity
“If you want something to count, make yourself rare” is the rule of thumb for anyone who wants to sell something of lasting value to a woman or man.
The sitting generation – How the TWIKE promotes fitness
Sitting is the new smoking: This is because a lot of sitting and a lack of exercise cause many people to suffer from cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
The TWIKE and the UN SDGs
On 25.09. the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals celebrated their 7th birthday.
TWIKE – How safe is a ride in a TWIKE?
At first glance, a ride on three wheels does not seem as stable as one on four.
TWIKE – A lean production facility for optimized processes
The new TWIKE 5 is manufactured in our production facility in Rosenthal.
TWIKE – Sustainability from head to toe
At the beginning of the development of the TWIKE was the vision of a vehicle that would enable mobility completely without fossil fuels.
Why TWIKE relies on three wheels instead of four
When the TWIKE was invented 36 years ago, it was a closed three-wheeled recumbent bike in delta design. Today, we still adhere to the original construction method. This is because, in addition to regulatory reasons, it also has a number of technical advantages.
TWIKE 5 – The mobility turnaround does not have to come at the expense of riding fun
When TWIKE began its success story more than 20 years ago, sustainability and e-mobility were still marginal topics. In the meantime, both have entered the mainstream. With the spirit of the times, the TWIKE has also changed and in its latest form combines sustainable riding fun with modern design.
TWIKE 5 – with bidirectional charging technology (V2G, V2H)
The TWIKE 5 will be equipped with bidirectional charging technology from Ambibox. With this, not only a DC fast charging function via a so-called CCS connection is possible. A direct AC output in the form of a CEE and a Schuko socket integrated in the vehicle is also available. Energy from the TWIKE’s traction battery can thus be fed back into the owner’s home or taken out for other consumers.
TWIKE Funding started!
We are now live on FunderNation!
TWIKE 5 achieves up to 500 kilometers range with new battery concept
Converting the energy supply of the TWIKE 5 three-wheeled electric vehicle from 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable batteries to batteries in VDA format forces the developers to make adjustments, but offers recognizable advantages in the process.
TWIKE GmbH builds new production hall – Sustainable real estate for sustainable mobility
With the provision of additional capacity, the TWIKE vehicle manufactory is equipping itself for the growing market for sustainable mobility. The new production hall also meets the high standards of sustainability and energy efficiency.
TWIKE 5 – frame
The first sample of a TWIKE 5 frame was built in the last days.
TWIKE 5 – Display
It was to be a timeless round display, positioned only a short distance from the viewing angle of the road.
Open Range – 500 km
The tension of the TWIKE battery has always been high – but the tension of the development has been nerve-wracking lately.
It was worth it!
Efficient TWIKE 5 drive now official
High efficiency, low consumption, lightweight and robust. Our TWIKE 5 drive.
What if … TWIKE 5 on the Oschersleben Racetrack
Despite 10 times the power, the TWIKE 5 will be more efficient than the TWIKE 3.
3-in-1 Drive
The TWIKE 5 drive unit consisting of motor, gearbox and high-voltage inverter is specified.
There is no substitute for efficiency, except …
…except through even greater efficiency. So why get better again?
TWIKE 5 Pre-Order started
The pre-order of the 500 TWIKE 5 is now officially open. All reservers have already been informed, new pre-orders are still possible.
BODY IN WHITE or THE PARETO PRINCIPLE
The bodyshell (body-in-white) of the TWIKE 5 is undergoing its foreseeable final development loop in these weeks, but Vilfredo Pareto sends his regards.
TWIKE – from 0 to 100 in 3.8 seconds
With its drive system, the TWIKE 5 achieves an impressive acceleration sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3.8 seconds.
TWIKE – Ergo Check
One boarding please! A repeated “Ergo Check” is indispensable in the trial phase of a vehicle, and this is also the case with our new TWIKE 5.
TWIKE – everything under control
The TWIKE 5’s sidesticks provide an essential link between the pilot and his vehicle, allowing even one-handed steering.
TWIKE – at the center of energy
It is expected that the range of the TWIKE 5 will exceed the 613 km of the TWIKE 3 already experienced in practice.
TWIKE – Invest in the future!
The TWIKE project can now be supported by the TWIKE community even without purchasing your own vehicle.
10,000 steps you shall take
The electronically controllable pedal generator in the TWIKE 5 mutates from a range extender to a life extender.
TWIKE Calendar 2021
Every year before the end of the year we present you our popular and traditional TWIKE calendar with themed postcard motifs.
TWIKE 5 – Mirror Mirror
The TWIKE 5 mirrors are now legally secured and are modified especially for us. No folding necessary in parking spaces.
TWIKE 5 – Lightweight construction with flax
Flax fibers have ecological advantages. In the TWIKE 5, we use the raw material in the outer skin and the sporty seat shells.
TWIKE 5 – Efficiency and performance
The first simulations confirm – performance on the race track and yet highly efficient in everyday life!
TWIKE 5 – Start of series development
The result of the concept phase is impressive. With momentum, the start of series development is now underway.
TWIKE 5 – Delta or Tadpole Trike?
Why are the two wheels on a tricycle better off on the rear axle than on the front axle? If you’re going around the corner braking, then two wheels in the front make more sense than just one, right? That is the spontaneous thought. Why the constellation with one wheel in front is better for the TWIKE, however, is shown in the following article.
TWIKE 5 – Design Update
Shortly before the concept phase is completed, we would like to show the effects on the design of the exterior surfaces that we are already aware of. However, the surfaces have not yet been finalized in all details. This may still result in requirements from production or from further aerodynamic tests. However, the appearance will no longer change seriously.
