The XEV Yoyo is an electric city car manufactured by ItalianHong Kong-based startup XEV.[3]

XEV Yoyo
Yoyo Pro
Overview
ManufacturerXEV
Also calledXEV LSEV (concept car)[1]
Production2021–present
AssemblyChina: Shanghai (Shandong Fulu Vehicle Industry Co., Ltd.)
Body and chassis
ClassQuadricycle[2]
Body style2-door hatchback
Powertrain
Electric motor15 kW (20 hp)
Battery10.3 kWh
Range150 km (93.2 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Length2,530 mm (99.6 in)
Width1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Height1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Curb weight400 kg (882 lb)

The Yoyo was designed in Turin Italy and manufactured in China. It is an L7e category and is primarily intended for use in urban areas.

It has a replaceable battery pack, accessible from the rear bumper, that allows for rapid swapping of batteries that saves time compared to plug-in charging. It also has a front mounted charging port for use with both home plug and type two chargers.

It has a top speed of 89 km/h (55 mph) and a maximum range of 150 km (93 mi).[4]

Overview

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XEV designed this car using only 57 components. The only parts that are not 3D printed are the chassis, seats and glass components. The 3D printing materials used include enhanced nylon, polylactic acid, and thermoplastic polyurethane.[1]

The production model was presented for the first time in September 2021 at the IAA in Munich,[5] and was also exhibited at the 2022 Paris Motor Show.[6] It has interchangeable batteries.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Chinese Firms Will Build You A 3D-Printed Electric Car In 3 Days For $10,000". Carscoops. March 27, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "XEV Yoyo (2022). La voiturette électrique à batteries interchangeables". www.largus.fr. 28 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Munich Motor Show Continues, Hyundai Bets On Hydrogen And EV Porsche Mission R: Your Morning Brief". Carscoops. September 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "XEV Shows Off European Battery Exchange Program For 3D Printed City Car, The Yoyo". Carscoops. September 6, 2021.
  5. ^ Hebermehl, Gregor (September 13, 2021). "XEV Yoyo: Supergünstiger Stadt-Elektriker". auto motor und sport.
  6. ^ "Mondial de Paris 2022. Les microcars électriques présentes en force". www.largus.fr. 20 October 2022.
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