The first ELECTRIC microcar in NYC: Wink Motors review 

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LSVs are a great excuse to lower speed limits in small towns and suburbs. The major benefit of lowering the speed limit from say, 35mph to 25mph is that if a vehicle hits a bicycle, ebike or pedestrian the collision is vastly less likely to result in a fatality.

This LSV is the first model, that I have seen, that could actually become popular! For those that just drive locally, i.e. to stores, doctor's appt.'s, restaurants, etc. this little vehicle makes a lot of sense!

Would like to see the speed limit for LSV raised to 35 mph, as that's the limit for most in town streets. You can see on the bridge that traffic was backing up behind, which is actually potentially dangerous.

You might not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like.

im ready for the LSV revolution

Keep up the great work, Micah. I hope you're working to get speaking spaces on panels at sustainable transportation talks. With great knowledge and experience in the field, comes great responsibility to bring this knowledge back to policy makers. We've got a lot of mayors and even heads of Metropolitan Planning Organizations who fell for Tesla's in tunnels as a sustainable mobility solution. We need to take the promise of e-bikes and micromobility to them, because most only see these as troublesome distractions from eventual full sized BEV domination. With these microcars having between 1/10th and 1/59th the size of car, SUV, pickup batteries, there is a VERY strong argument that we've been focusing on the wrong mode, considering battery resource constraints and cost of the vehicles. We could electrify transportation much more quickly with micromobility, if only people knew the limits of our chances of doing it with $50-70,000 BEVs that use an average of 83kWh batteries.

I live in Brooklyn and def need one of these

i just love how much you seem to be enjoying it

I am envious. Here in southern CA the main streets tend to be 45MPH and because of the terrain you can rarely get very far by avoiding them.

I do like these micro car EV's, I'm not that bothered about in car gadgets and would probably go for the Citroen Ami.

Can't wait for the future !

Great job on the video! Thanks for making it.

I know it’s dumb but I really like it 😂❤🎉 I’ve been looking at $4k e-bike why not a $9k minicar instead

Coolest seeing you driving in NYC. Would've been cool seeing you driving especially on these rugged raggedy roads. Great review as always 🤓👍🏻

I have had a 2005 GEM car (LSV) since 2011... it had 874 miles on it.. today I have over 14,000 miles.. yes it's not a typo fourteen thousand.. I live in the Denver area.. I've driven in snow.. it's front wheel drive and handles snow and rain great... I had a rule that I didn't drive in less than 35 degree weather.. that was then this is now.. I take the other car on cold days.. I've done some modifications.. added cloth doors.. played with heat.. ended shelving that idea.. golf cart products don't really work on a GEM car.. my GEM is an eS (truckette) 2 passenger.. I added a cargo box for the weather days.. it's old technology uses 6-12v Acid batteries.. range 25-30 miles.. I have added a bigger motor than the 5hp stock.. I can lead follow or get out of the way.. in Colorado we are allowed on 40mph streets but still at 25mph.. I pick my routes and pretty much travel on the 35mph streets.. yes it may take a little longer to get to my destination.. I hear the birds.. talk to people.. just have Fun at 25mph(c).... Bob Andersen.. Denver Electric Vehicle Council.. (www.devc.info) (Facebook admin)

I think we do get stuck in our bubbles sometimes and only think about what best works for our situation. These microcars would be great for dense cities and I think most residents would prefer them to full size cars due to their maneuverability and ease of parking. Maybe cities can even cut parking rates for BEVs this size? Unfortunately my 34 mile round trip commute involves 55-60 mph sections but my Fiat 500e (first generation, not the sweet new one) handles that just fine.

There were electric microcars in NY over a century ago. They were called Baker Electric and were specifically aimed at city use. You can find vids about them here on RU-vid.

I was onboard until the speed limitations were divulged. Need a little more than that in rural Canada. Sweet looking little car though.

Very cool. Almost the perfect NYC vehicle (the local speed limits, if you can reach them, on city streets is 25 mph). Unfortunately without the ability to use a public charger this vehicle is virtually useless for apt dwellers.

Wow, thanks for the realistic and comprehensive review of this micro car. Keep up the good work. :)

Peace be with you😌 Thank you for this informative video! Dunno if NYC is the market for these vehicles, because of the city’s extensive public transit system, Yellow Cabs & Uber’s, not to mention fees to garage it, but it’s nice to see a new vehicle classification. Bless you🙏

I think this is a great concept but completely disagree that 25mph is enough for most people in the US. Maybe in the city 25 is okay but in the suburbs 45mph is the norm. If this could go 45 (like an L7 in the EU) then this would be a solid option over a moped or motorcycle. I think a short burst at 45mph would also be necessary to get yourself out of danger.

avg speed in Manhattan is way higher than what you are stating. Speed limit is 25mph and everyone drives above the limit.

Nice review👌

The little car look great . ,..it would be good for just me thank you for sharing have a good day

It looks like the interior quality is right on par with the Kandi I sat in last year. It was dreadfully cheap, if anyone's wondering. But the typical buyer probably goes into this expecting that.

Surprised you didn't mention the harsh ride! The suspension is rough obviously from the footage

best ebike reviews ever.

That looks great!! And I think roll over bars can be adapted and maybe air bags can be upgraded

It's mind-boggling that most Electric bikes can get a top speed of 28 mph and are still legal and has no age limit of who can buy them so a kid can ride e-bikes going over 20mph on the sidewalks and even on streets at times

If LSVs can go 35-45 MPH and can cost around 10-15 grand max it can be a decent car. Definately dont want to get in an accident in this thing

Hope they make it. I want a used one

Nice background cameo at (9:31) by the OG Smart ForTwo Electric!

2:36 oh God the way it goes over the manhole cover

What is the size of the battery and solar panel? The website did not provide this information.

I ride a scooter or motorcycle to work, 365. This would be the ticket for ugly days.

Excellent coverage on the microcar but the thing looks about as durable as a flip flop from the dollar store

I do like the idea of the Wink and the small street legal electric vehicles. 25 mph is suitable to most, especially in smaller towns or for short commutes but, being stuck behind someone on the bridge going 25 mph when the limit is 35 mph might get frustrating for some drivers. If the average overall speed at times might be 4-15 mph in most cases in such cities due to congestion, in open areas where there is less traffic, I think 25 mph might be too slow for larger public roads and possibly dangerous because you’re taking up a lane and an inattentive driver may not realize how quickly they can come up on you if you’re limited to 25 mph. If you live in a large city and have to park on street side, charging may be an issue and the solar panel charging system may not be enough depending on how frequently you use it and / or distance driven. My one main concern is the red vehicle with the Jeep like grill. Mahindra lost a lawsuit to Jeep because of their Roxor vehicle, even though overall it does look like an old Willy’s Jeep. The main issue of contention in the lawsuit was the grill. I do hope to see these smaller electric vehicles become more prevalent in larger cities like in Europe, such as the Twizy and Ami, maybe even the return of the Smart car ( I think they’re now electric as well )

the entire deciding factor is do u need insurance for them,

The "Silence S04 Microcar" looks like a much better choice as far as usability compared to these. It can go over 50mph, and uses swappable batteries (the same battery as the Silence S01 scooter). I wish they were legal here in the US.

When I think of microcars, I think of Italian-made ones the London, Ontario-born Amsterdam-based Not Just Bikes RU-vid man's June 2020 video titled "The Miniature Microcars of Amsterdam."

Cool and hopefully catch on Though it looks like they don't have suspension; He was bouncing around like he was in a horse and buggy.

I went on the nhtsa website. Good luck to anyone trying to a list of street legal LSVs

cool golf cart. Wonder does it fly when it get hit.

Want. This or a used Smart Ev. Will any of the Lectric folding electric bicycles fit in the back? Can it be unlock so it can go faster, like some electric bicycles can? Great vehicles , price and video.

The Mark 2 solar is currently sold out. A very good sign .

You're brave driving that in my city.

New Yorker here. I’ll stick to my PEVS, that micro car still can’t ride on bike lanes and will probably get bullied by trucks 🤣 Also the tires a too small they should be bigger, nyc roads are abysmal. The biggest deal breaker is the performance as this is slower than your average 52V PEV and many e-bikes in general can hit 28 mph.

I can see this being popular in South Beach!

Suppose the solar version is left in the sun for an extended period of time. Can the battery get a full charge? (Answer: Yes. 24 hours of sun is a full charge.) PS: I live in sun valley, Arizona 🙂 Also, what is insurance like for these cars? Road tax?

I would lub seein' one of these with a juicy motor or controller so it had the same zippiness we expect out of its bigger cousins.. but still limited to whatever speeds it's mandated to be. Ideally I want these with "normal" speed capabilities, but I get that they'd be unsafe due to not having the rigorous testing and engineering to make em safe.. so quick acceleration feels like a nice middle ground for a "unsafe" box. I give unsafe quotes cuz I 100% believe that if you adjust your driving habits from normal "I'm in a safe cocoon" to that of a defensive, "oh shit I'm on a bike, that car can kill me easily" mentality, you can be pretty dang safe.

This is the future vehicle for NYC.

4:47 e-vehicle meet e-vehicle. You should have honked her and waved, she would have had her mind blown to know you were also using an e-vehicle and it has a solar panel sunroof option lol

How does this compare to your Changli?

These minicars are 53", which means you can squeeze a couple in a Manhattan travel lane. With four passengers, it makes for good and efficient road usage. It basically has nearly the same footprint as a biker, albeit slightly bigger. Although having the entire vehicle be a crumple zone does not make it a safe family hauler, it makes a lot of sense for mobility in dense cities.

Even here in Germany these cars can drive 28mph / 45kmh. 25mph makes absolutely no sense at all, as class 3 ebikes can also go up to 28mph.

Very interesting. I love EVs. I'm curious about something. You mentioned the factory has to be registered and certified. Can they lose that certification? If a person buys that car now when it's 100% street legal could they possibly be stuck with an illegal car some years down the road if the company folds or something?

The cost proposition for these type of vehicles never seems to work out. These things aren't cheap and for a similar amount of money, you could get a used Corolla which is a legitimate car that can go well above the speed of this and travel on any road. It's not as small, obviously, so you can't park it anywhere, but it would be much more practical. So ultimately the biggest competitor for these vehicles are 5 or 6 year old real cars.

That's pretty neat! 😉

Would be a great a community sharing car.

Can these get registered with plates at dmv? Or no?

Little wider on the tires would be good, plus the solar panel

Finally a sensibly sized car

I want the Citreon Ami.

Good luck driving it in the snow

Could you upgrade the motor so they can at least go 40?

I would love to get one ❤❤❤❤

So can we just buy them direct from aliexpress at a discount?

I glad you survived that experience.

Very cute but could you make one that looks like the Nissan Figaro (cutest car ever)?

They are too slow, how fast would it go with 4 people inside?

When will we get similar vehicles but with pedal assisted drive train.

That car almost rekt on that pothole… 😂

How tall is Micah? (I am wondering about head room in the car.)

I want this now!!😊

Lol.. Cute! Just don't get T-boned by a Ford F350 4x4.. They should fit on a bike path.. Class 2 😂 Classy golf cart 👍

Hmmmm...new Wink @ $9K or used Nissan Leaf circa 2014 @ $9K?

Could someone drop a link to the NHTSA website showing the low speed vehicle manufactures? I couldn't find it

Need to make them wider or single seat in front in middle

Eventually these will sell for 100,000. But I like the idea for small city or village use.

U get a plate, registration and auto insurance? Where can I buy 1?

I WANT THIS!!!!

Oh man I want one!

I would love this just to be able to drive to the supermarket and do some shopping but if I’m gonna still need a drivers license for this, I might as well invest in an actual car.

The solar panel on these styles of cars seems a lot more useful, although kinda uglier attempt at what Aptera has done. I think I like the idea of a blocky panel on top of a car better just because it looks so practical.

please please please tell me these are available in Ontario and I will buy one today. I have been waiting for something like this forever to commute to work!

Any free drive Quad solar e bike vehicles yet that you like?

Busque esta Compañia en New York ,hoy 8 de agosto del 2023 a las 3 pm fui a la dirección de la tienda física y ni hubo rastros de esta marca de autos llame para verificar dirección, asesoramiento y la respuesta me decepcionó un poco por que tengo mucho tiempo buscando un carro con estas si miliares características que fuera registrada y legal de manejar en el estado de New York pero al llamar al número de la compañía en la página web me dejaron en la espera de una hora para luego decirme que ninguno de estos autos era disponible de ni siquiera manejarlos y que disculpara las molestias ,me parece algo ilógico y esta cuenta muestra lo contrario ,podría pensar que solo es mala publicidad.

Hey awesome your in the big apple 😁😁😁🤟🤟🤟

45 mph would be a good limit for 90% of roads

Wonder if they would work for local Uber drivers? Interesting video. Happy trails.

Very nice.

I wish I didn't have to get a license to drive that. But I think it would be a good idea for a car to learn how to drive in😎👍. Dam I want one them cars🚙😁❤.

I would love for NYC and other tightly packed cities to ban all cars and only allow electric taxis, buses, local deliveries, and these LSVs. I think it would make the city so much more enjoyable.

Okay but do I get $7,500 cash back for buying this? Am in America

I wonder if you could charge it using an Ecoflow?

Yalls link is broken

Why don't you tell us where it's made?

How can i get a car like that?