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World's Best Three-Wheeled Electric Cars

A three-wheeled car looks impressive with a combination of layouts. The car has either one wheel in the front for steering and two at the rear for power or two in the front for steering and one at the rear for power. The introduction of three-wheeled cars has brought a new revolution in the car industry.

Furthermore, the rising fuel prices and increasing pollution has escalated the demand for electric vehicles. There are car manufacturers who have combined the technology of three-wheeled concept and electric power batteries to design new cars with superior performance and efficiency. This has actually opened gates to lucrative business opportunities and new technologies for the betterment of the global car industry.

Here are the World's Best Three-Wheeled Electric Cars:

Aptera

Aptera is an egg-shaped, two-seater three-wheeled electric car that also won the funkiest EV design award. The car is a merger of a motorcycle and a single occupant airplane. It is aerodynamically designed with the philosophy of moving with the wind rather than against the wind.

The long shape and gullwing doors of the car make the car more imposing and leave onlookers spellbound. The gullwing doors are roof-attached doors that make ingress and egress easy and convenient even in case of tight parking spot. The interior of the car is packed with environment-friendly characteristics highlighted in the eco-chic seats, solar assisted climate control, and impressive accents of natural dyes. The solar cells are positioned on the roof of the car that helps maintain a friendly temperature in the cabin even in case of extreme weather conditions.

The electric version of the Aptera is even more impressive and imposing. The car can reach a top speed of 160 km in one single charge. There are speculation as to whether the car will be introduced in India or not but if it does it will bear a price tag of Rs 15 Lakh.

Alias

Alias is also one of the most attractive and superlative three-wheeled electric car designed and produced by Zero Air Pollution company (ZAP) in California. The car is as fast as the BMW M3 and is packed with a host of exciting features and innovative technologies.

As the car is manufactured by Zero Air Pollution Company, obviously it will produce cars with zero emissions. The presence of such a company in itself is a blessing for the car industry and global environment scenario.

The car is powered by two electric motors that are used to drive the two front wheels separately. The weight of the car is 700 kg and the engine generates a power of 320 bhp. The car is a culmination of the efforts and expertise of ZAP along with Lotus. Lotus is a British manufacturer of sports and racing car and has contributed majorly to the development of the Alia.

Triac

The Triac is another three-wheeled electric car that is a fusion of car and a motorcycle. The car is designed and produced by Green Vehicles and can reach a maximum speed of 129 km/h. it can be charged through an 110v or 220v outlet and is equipped with a 5-speed transmission.

The Triac looks much similar to the latest Volkswagen cars and carries a tear-drop shape with a single wheel in the back. The car is powered by a 20KW AC motor and lithium-ion batteries and is specifically designed for American market. The design, the structure, and the style of the car are just amazing with excellent exterior adornments and functional interiors. For safety the car manufacturer has packed the car within a structural steel cage. Every detail of the car radiates beauty and elegance.

Green Vehicles is also under the process of designing another electric pick-up called the Buckshot that will feature the same 20KW motor but a 3-speed transmission rather than a 5-speed transmission. The brand is a well-known manufacturer and producer of electric transportation.

Xebra

The Xebra is also a three-wheeled electric car designed and manufactured by Zero Air Pollution Company. The company is known for producing the best of zero emission cars. It is an intelligently crafted car that is 9.5ft long and 4.66ft wide for a perfect family of four.

The Xebra is powered by a brushed series DC motor driven by six PbA batteries (72V) and reaches a maximum speed of 63 km/h. The car comes with an 110V charger as standard and an optional 220V charger. Braking is provided by disks positioned on all three wheels. It is believed that the Xebra offers thrilling ride quality on roads as well as hills. In many states Xebra is also registered as a motorcycle.

The car manufacturer has also introduced a pick up version of the Xebra that is equipped with the same electrical specifications but with a higher capacity battery pack.

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