Forget Elio; How about a simple $5,490 T3-1 Micro?

James Raia

May 24, 2017

Micro vehicles are nothing new. But theyโ€™re getting more innovative, including the newest electric scooter from ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicles), the T3-1 Micro.

A miniature car, or as one prominent tech site called it, โ€œa quarter of a minivan,โ€ the T3-1 in an enclosed, three-wheel trike. Itโ€™s ideal for short commutes or as a light delivery vehicle.

The new Micro for ZEV is a three-wheel electric scooter that costs $5,490.
The new Micro for ZEV is a three-wheel electric scooter that costs $5,490.

The Micro has one door, one front seat and a parking brake. Itโ€™s is fully shielded from the weather, including a windscreen wiper. It also has โ€œluxury items,โ€ windows you can wind down and an optional sound system.

Space isnโ€™t cavernous, but two children or one adult can fit in the 35-inch wide rear seat.

The scooter has a battery-electric, using a 4-kilowatt (5.4 hp), oil-cooled transaxle motor. It has a top speed of 31 mph and a range of 50 or 70 miles with the base silicate battery or the Lithium upgrade. Longer ranges are possible with custom battery packs.

The T3-1 scooter drives with handlebars and no pedals. It has a 51×35-inch, 360-pound rear cargo carrying capacity.

In many states, a car license is required to operate the Micro, but not a motorcycle license. In some states, the scooter is considered a moped, so it doesnโ€™t require registration or a license to operate.

And hereโ€™s the best part: The Micro costs $5,490 with the standard 50-mile range silicate battery and $8,990 with the 70-mile Lithium option.

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Article Last Updated: May 24, 2017.

1 thought on “Forget Elio; How about a simple $5,490 T3-1 Micro?”

  1. 6 grand (with tax and license) is absurd for this scooter. If it was $600 I might buy it for the grand kids for a toy. Transportation for adults? Not in my America.

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