The Bavarian manufacturer has been pondering the future of urban mobility for some time now, just think of the C3 Evolution or the electric i3 car. The newest innovative concept of this line is the Citysurfer Concept. The little electric scooter combines the agile riding performance with an electric drive.
MINI Citysurfer Concept
The guys at MINI got one thing right this time: the scooter is actually mini. It’s foldable so you can pack it and carry it in your car or even bus and train. With 18 kg, it’s lightweight, too. The auxiliary electric drive is integrated into the rear wheel. The Citysurfer is capable of doing 25 km/h (15 mph), the power supply is integrated into the frame. Charging is possible via 12-volt automobile socket or household socket; charging during travel by means of brake energy regeneration when brake is activated. The Citysurfer features a battery management system with integrated power electronics; range:15 to 25 kilometers (10 – 15 miles).
MINI Citysurfer Concept
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The little scooter has large wheels with pneumatic tires 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; recuperation brake via electric drive generator function and hydraulic disc brakes at the front and rear wheel. Deceleration is excellent since there are no limits to the rider in shifting the center of gravity. In order to fire up the motor, you have to start riding the scooter under foot power alone. Once you reach a certain speed, the electric motor kicks in – you can control it by a thumb trigger accelerator. There’s also a smartphone mount for those that want to access a navigation app or keep the handset’s battery topped up.
MINI Citysurfer Concept
BMW claims there’s a wide range of potential uses due to compact structure, foldability and low weight; MINI Citysurfer Concept suitable both for use on its own and in combination with other means of transportation; easy to transport, for example in the luggage compartment of the new MINI 3 door or on buses and trains; 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; therefore the ideal mobility supplement for covering the distance between car park, rail or bus station and final destination. Price is yet to be announced.
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Source: BMW
