# Backpack Electric Vehicles This Electric Skateboard-Like Contraption Fits in a Backpack By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backpack-electric-vehicle References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/movpak-ev-backpack/32257/) & [movpak](http://www.movpak.com/) The Movpak, developed by a Brazilian startup of the same name, is claimed to be the world's first ever [backpack electric vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-2). It's a [skateboard-like device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design) that is suitable for short commutes in urban settings. The Movpak's electric drive enables it to hit speeds of up to 24 km/h for up to 9 miles at a time before requiring a recharge, which takes a couple of hours. The board measures 60 x 30 cm, weighs 7.7 kg. When in operation, it is steered like a skateboard with the backpack mounted on the rear and acceleration controlled with a wireless controller. When not in use, the Movpak can be stowed into an accompanying backpack. The developers of Movpak have taken to [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-skateboard) to try and raise funds for further development, testing and ultimately production of this ingenious electric backpack vehicle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Electric Transportation:** The development of backpack electric vehicles like the Movpak opens up opportunities for creating other portable electric transportation options for short commutes. - **Smart Commuting Solutions:** The emergence of backpack electric vehicles suggests the need for smart commuting solutions that are compact, efficient, and eco-friendly. - **Integration of Technology and Fashion:** The combination of a backpack with an electric vehicle in the Movpak highlights the potential for integrating technology and fashion in innovative and stylish ways. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Vehicles:** The backpack electric vehicle trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the electric vehicle industry to diversify its range of eco-friendly transportation options. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The concept of backpack electric vehicles can open up new opportunities within the outdoor recreation industry for innovative and convenient modes of transportation. - **Wearable Technology:** The integration of an electric vehicle into a wearable backpack provides potential opportunities for the wearable technology industry to develop new products that enhance mobility and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Backpack-Adhering Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-skateboard.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Impossibly Portable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arma-scooter.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-cargo-ebike.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Terrain-Tackling Electric Kickscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terraintackling-electric-kickscooter.md) - [Highly Portable Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetazs-knight-pro.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md)