License-free four-wheel electric vehicle has an unusual look and a 130-km range

ELEMOs has introduced an unusually shaped four-wheel electric vehicle that can travel on Japan’s public roads without requiring a driving license.

The ELEGRAN comes in three versions, starting at 488,000 yen, or about 82 million Vietnamese dong. The F-class focuses on carrying goods and offers flexible storage. The G-class costs from 528,000 yen and includes an enclosed storage box with a capacity of about 220 liters. The top-end SUPER ELEGRAN starts at 698,000 yen and adds a roof and windshield for greater comfort in different weather conditions.

Although it resembles a small car in appearance and equipment, the ELEGRAN falls under Japan’s “special small vehicle” category. That classification allows users to operate it on public roads without a driving license.

ELEMOs said the model responds partly to customers who wanted car-like comfort after surrendering their car licenses. Other customers wanted a vehicle that offered more than basic transportation and provided what the company calls the “joy of ownership.” The manufacturer positioned the ELEGRAN as its most premium range, with upgraded design, performance and comfort.

The G-class comes in a metallic copper color and has a large enclosed rear storage box measuring 595 by 570 by 650 millimeters. A damper helps the lid open and close smoothly, while the interior uses burgundy-colored material. The storage capacity is described as six times that of a Honda Lead scooter.

The vehicle uses two 250-watt electric motors on the rear wheels, for a combined output of 500 watts. ELEMOs says this is enough for smooth starts and slopes of up to 30%. Two 27Ah batteries can operate together, giving the vehicle a claimed range of about 130 kilometers per charge. Charging takes about six hours, and the batteries are expected to last 500 to 700 charging cycles, depending on use.

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