# Super Slow City Cars The 4000 Watt Roadster Makes Driving at 25 mph Worthwhile By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-06-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4000-watt-roadster-glorious-gadget-from-hammacher-schlemmer References: [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/publish/11464.asp?source=CJ&cm_mmc=CJ-_-2571431-_-3282312-_-Hammacher%20Product%20Catalog) Gadget guru Hammacher Schlemmer has introduced the 4000 Watt Roadster, a [two-person electric car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) with a top speed of 25 mph and 60 miles-per-charge. The [low speed vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-ex) features open-air doors on a steel body frame with an automatic transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, and independent suspension. The car's batteries can be recharged by plugging into standard household current overnight. At $13K, the stylish little 4000 Watt Roadster is available at Hammacher Schlemmer. **Implications** - Add to that the fact that these [compact cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) are totally eye catching and you have a bonafide roadster threat that other car companies should be weary of. Who doesn't want a cute and environmentally friendly vehicle? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Super-slow City Cars:** Manufacturing super-slow city cars that are environmentally friendly and eye-catching may be a viable market for car companies. - **Low-speed Electric Vehicles:** Developing low-speed electric vehicles that are affordable and stylish for urban areas could improve consumer uptake of electric vehicles. - **Small Electric Cars:** Creating smaller electric cars with innovative features may be a disruptive innovation opportunity for car manufacturers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Car companies may consider diversifying their product lines with eco-friendly, stylish and low-speed vehicles to appeal to urban consumers. - **Transportation Industry:** The transportation industry could explore introducing super-slow city cars as a means to improve urban transportation and reduce carbon emissions. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Electric vehicle manufacturers could design small, affordable and eco-friendly electric vehicles with unique features for urban customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Leisure Cruising EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-resorter-nev.md) - [Electric Three-Wheel Roadsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheel-roadster.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md) - [Neighborhood Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-car-cru.md) - [Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-convertible.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md) - [6000-Watt E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superscooter-gt1p.md)