Well Mini also comes smaller than the MINI car. Mini of BMW has presented an innovative concept providing increased flexibility for individual mobility in conurbation areas. This MINI Citysurfer Concept combines the agile riding properties of a kick scooter with an electric drive and expressive design features in the style of the British premium brand.
This concept scooter like vehicle has a wide range of potential uses due to its compact structure, foldability and low weight of just 18 kg. Yes, it’s just 18kg. It is suitable both for use on its own and in combination with other means of transportation and is easy to transport, for example in the luggage compartment of the new MINI 3 door or on buses and trains.
The MINI Citysurfer takes up minimum traffic space due to single-track concept, enabling spontaneous and convenient mobility even in those sections of an urban area not accessible to motorised vehicles. Thus, it is the ideal mobility supplement for covering the distance between car park, rail or bus station and final destination.
It has an auxiliary electric drive with thumb-operated accelerator and gearless hub motor in the rear wheel. The electric motor power permits top speed of 25 km/h. Theelectric drive of the MINI Citysurfer Concept is not activated until a minimum speed is reached from the rider's own physical thrust and the motor is deactivated by means of a brake lever.
The power supply is via lithium-ion battery permanently installed in the frame which charges via 12-volt automobile socket or household socket. Once can also charge during travel by means of brake energy regeneration when brake is activated. The battery management system comes with integrated power electronics. The electric range is around 15 to 25 kilometres (10 – 15 miles). The use of the MINI Citysurfer Concept is possible at any time, independently of auxiliary electric drive using physical strength and without rolling resistance from the motor.
The concept has safe, versatile and agile riding properties, large wheels with pneumatic tyres also make it suitable for bumpy paths, low foot board, stable frame and height-adjustable handlebars. It has three brake systems which operate independently of each other. The recuperation brake is via electric drive generator function while there are hydraulic disc brakes at the front and rear wheel. The concept has excellent deceleration and agile handling since there are no limits to the rider in shifting the centre of gravity. There is good all-round view and visibility to other road users due to upright riding position.
There is also protection from dirt and weather impact due to trim parts and wheel covers at front and rear.
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