The Chairiot solo is for personal local transportation. There is space in the vehicle for grocery-type bags. However, if you commonly carry passengers (according to a 2009 study, over 76% of all car trips are made with only one person in the vehicle) or a lot of stuff, you might need to spend 3X what the Chairiot costs on a converted van. Or, stay tuned... solo is just the first Chairiot vehicle.
So almost one out of four times you would have another passenger if there was room for one. It is not like saying 76% of drivers always drive solo. 20k for a one person car that only goes 25 mph? Did you not learn anything from the colossal failure of Kenguru before investing in this idea?
they must still be in business in 2018. I called their 888# and got the recording. As for price, I've seen in other articles that their car sells for around $25k...with no Ac, heat, electric windows, electric door locks, cargo space, etc. Not even enough room for a disability dog to go with you...
I love the window style as compared to other vehicles this size. I too would love to see one with passenger ability witch would allow for small packages too. Keep up the research and hopefully a lower price or financial assistance.
I'm wheelchair bound n wud love to try out. But the price ain't cheap n hope there's some small place to put in some storage space for medical supplies especially after regular follow up. 🙏🙏🙏
Are there other models available that can accommodate service dogs and medical equipment? What's the highest weight it can carry for a power wheelchair?
I like it. But the missing information, prices, options, storage, etc. Bring more questions than answers. The first and most important question that came to me was, how would I do grocery shopping?
Everyone else complaining about space for luggage or other passengers-I’m more worried about the lack of a headrest. Get rear-ended once and you’ll end up with a nasty case of whiplash!
Has anyone seen the ZEV Electric T3-1 or any of the other little electric cars and trucks they make. I bought one as an old man, but it can run 55 mph, range to 90 miles, heater, roll up windows, radio, real great access
I have been trying to get ahold of the company for quite a while and I have got no answers back. If you have any information I would appreciate it. Thank you.@@MegaDhz
I’m thinking that it could have a couple of passenger seats in the back, which fold out from the sides once the driver is in position. Possibly a seat alongside the driver to accommodate a child seat? As they said, I’ll stay tuned…
These products are extremely expensive to build. Electric motor and batteries are not cheap, neither is fabrication and liability insurance on Low Speed Vehicles (because they are so dangerous to operate).
@@daleryan1945 I've seen something else built in Miami that was built for $5,000 it's more like a golf cart but same concept of a wheelchair rolling right into it. It doesn't have the body of a car it looks more like a 4 wheel bike.
@@snoopu2601 Thank you for the info. I would love to see it but have been unable to find it. If you have any more info please pass it along. The Ryanflyer uses a patented tilting floor as a ramp. It also has lots of safety features that come with it. You can see it at ryanflyer.com
Kenguru is given to the disabled for free in some European countries, Poland if I'm not mistaking, and in India these sell for around $2k to $4k but these people import them and sell them for $19,000. No conscience whatsoever.
Perceptive question. While the two vehicles are similar, there are substantial technical and design differences. But the Kenguru preceded the Chairiot by several years. We now refer to the Chairiot solo as our "legacy" vehicle - we built 17 prototypes and after much testing and public exhibition, decided to "go back to the drawing board." We are working on a more ambitious vehicle that provides an even better "roll on, drive off experience." Stay tuned.
What about ventilation? On a rainy day I can see all those windows getting fogged up in a hurry. Also on a hot sunny day it would be like a glass fishbowl, you'd melt.
If I wanted to sell a car I'd make it real easy for people to find me and contact me. That doesn't seem to be the case with either the kenguru or The Chairiot.
I like the 4 models of trikes made by Z Electric Vehicle for disabled people much better. More utility, more room, higher speeds and power, big range electric, prices are posted
It's not meant to go on the highway. However, even in a 45mph crash with a decent SUV there would be serious problems by the Chariot, and the person inside.
+Tommy Gamerr Driving lessons and tests can be taken in any suitably equipped vehicle. Driving on a public street in the Chairiot solo requires a driver's license.
