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This Israeli mini EV, with a range of 180 km, could be the perfect choice for crowded India


In global cities, where tight space is a very real problem, bigger may not necessarily be better in the context of individual mobility choices. And while scooters and bicycles offer the convenience of maneuvering around busy turns, comfort and safety are at the back. But that’s what Israeli electric vehicle (EV) startup City Transformer is all about.

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City Transformer CT-2 can accommodate one rider plus one person or that person plus cargo.  (via REUTERS)
City Transformer CT-2 can accommodate one rider plus one person or that person plus cargo. (via REUTERS)

City Transformer has introduced a small urban EV called the CT-2 and claims that while battery power makes the vehicle zero-emissions, it is also nimble enough to navigate city traffic and a small percentage of the vehicle. it makes it ideal for congested parking spaces. At just 1 meter wide – for reference, the Tiago EV is 1.66 meters wide – City Transformer CT-2 is narrow enough to fit in most alleys and alleys. The company further claims that four such units can fit in the parking space of a regular vehicle. “Is there a reason someone like you or me needs to move around the city in a car that weighs two tons and has a battery of 600 kilograms?” Chief Executive Officer Asaf Formoza was quoted by Reuters news agency. “The B (small car) segment is disappearing because automakers make more money from SUVs, so there’s going to be a big gap that we and others will look to fill.”

At 450 kg, the CT-2 is even heavier than the Tata Nano.

At 450 kg, the CT-2 is even heavier than the Tata Nano. (via REUTERS)

Obviously, City Transformer CT-2 is not a vehicle for the family. At best, it can accommodate a driver plus a passenger or be used for last mile delivery options. And this is where it can really excel. Weighing in at just 450 kg, lighter than the battery weight of some of the world’s premium electric vehicles, this electric vehicle can still deliver a claimed range of 180 km. And in performance mode, it can also reach a top speed of 90 km/h.

City Transformer is looking to bring the model to mass production sometime by the end of 2024 from a factory facility in Western Europe. The search for a site is underway. The company is said to be looking to target the European markets first and speculates that CT-2 prices could start at around $16,000 or so. $13 thousand. This can be reduced further if the company can get subsidies for its customers. But can an EV as compact as the City Transformer CT-2 make its way into India, which now has the world’s third-largest auto industry?

First published date: January 30, 2023, 10:03 AM IST

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