The World's Ugliest Electric Vehicles
There's no doubt about it, the 2010 Paris Auto Show is all about electric and hybrid-electric innovation. Of course, many small, weird and just plain ugly cars have come out of many all-too-eager EV adopters. Here are the ugliest electric vehicles found o
There's no doubt about it, the 2010 Paris Auto Show is all about electric and hybrid-electric innovation. There's the Ford C-Max plug-in, Jaguar's micro turbine hybrid, and a host of concepts and EV news from the likes of Audi, BMW, Kia, Honda and more. It's appropriate for a European show to be EV-focused: the region has made significant advances in infrastructure and adoption to the emerging market. Of course, many small, weird and just plain ugly cars have come out of many all-too-eager EV adopters. Here are the ugliest electric vehicles found on the floor of the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
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Renault Twizy
If it weren't for the color scheme, this 8-foot concept electric vehicle might be something to have some fun with cruising through city streets.
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Lumenco SMERA
The SMERA electric vehicle, according Lumenco, its maker, "is an electric car with a perfect size for our everyday commuting." We prefer room for cup holders, a briefcase and elbows.
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Cross Rider Sport
This electric vehicle, by Comarth is built for off-roading, but looks like it belongs on the golf course.
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Tazzari Zero
When we took the took the Tazzari Zero on a test drive, we didn't quite understand what niche the company was trying to fill with its tiny electric car. If the quiet corner where Tazzari sits at the Paris Motor Show is any indication, neither does the rest of the world.
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Ecoloc Car
France's Ecoloc Car company offers a number of small—make that tiny—electric vehicles. Yes, these small vehicles are probably practical for the tight streets of Paris, but if you need small, wouldn't you rather take a motorcycle?
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Eve E2
Eve's E2 electric car is smaller than a smart, at just 7-feet long and weights 770 pounds. Unlike the smart, however, this vehicle's max speed is just 40 mph.
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Electric Smart Car
Europeans love their small cars, and they take pride in their robust fleet. But even with the admittedly high-quality (if over-the-top) detailing done to this cabriolet Smart Car, it isn't likely to replace the highway-ready, full-size convertibles, in power or looks.
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EcoMobilys Little Four
A utility vehicle doesn't have to look good—we understand that. But what practical application does an electric Jeep-cum-go-kart have exactly? It might be a good beach car—if we didn't have to fear getting it wet.
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From Montbeliard
That grin is just too wide.
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BlueCar 3-Seater EV
This 3-seater isn't pretty, but BlueCar says this EV gets over 100 miles on a charge.
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F-CITY
This Paris Auto Show exclusive from FAM automobiles is not likely to reach a North American market.
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