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Micro Microlino 2.0 10.5 kWh (17 Hp)
Overall Rating
Micro Microlino:
The Microlino is a four-wheeled, battery electric bubble car manufactured by the company Micro since its introduction in 2022. The microcar is available in two versions as either a light or a heavy quadricycle, with the latter having a top speed of 90 km/h.
The Microlino is equipped with a trunk, a sunroof, a front-opening door, and externally mounted headlights. It can be charged with either a household or a Type 2 connector with no fast charging capability. As a microcar, it contains aspects of a car and motorcycle, and has 50% fewer parts than a typical automobile and its environmental footprint is up to 60% lower than that of a conventional electric vehicle....(Read more on Wikipedia)
2.0 Overview:
Micro Microlino (2.0). Weighing only 515 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 90 km/h. A lightweight four-wheeled vehicle, often used for short-distance travel. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
10.5 kWh (17 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate acceleration and a top speed of 90 km/h, making it perfectly suitable for urban and suburban driving, though limited for highway use.
Fuel Economy
Excellent economy with zero tailpipe emissions. The 10.5 kWh battery provides a practical electric range of 177 km, ideal for daily city commutes.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely compact and easy to park in urban areas
- • Zero tailpipe emissions and low running costs
- • Unique and eye-catching design
- • Nimble and agile for city driving
- • Rear-wheel drive for improved traction
Cons:
- • Limited top speed (90 km/h) not suitable for highways
- • Basic safety features compared to conventional cars
- • Small trunk space (230 l)
- • Only two seats, limiting practicality for more passengers
- • Ride comfort may be firm due to compact size
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(2.0: 2022 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Micro |
| Model: | Microlino |
| Generation: | 2.0 |
| Modification (Engine): | 10.5 kWh (17 Hp) |
| Start of production: | June, 2022 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Quadricycle |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Maximum speed: | 90 km/h, Electronically limited |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 30.3 kg/Hp, 33 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.8 kg/Nm, 172.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 515 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 230 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 2519 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1473 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1501 mm [Same height.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the rear wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 10.5 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
| System power: | 17 Hp |
| System torque: | 89 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 177 km |
| Electric motor power: | 17 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 89 Nm |
| Electric motor location: | Rear axle, Transverse |
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