# Flat-Nosed Urban Buggies The City Slicker EV Values Scale and Energy Efficiency By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-11-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-slicker-ev References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/city-slicker-ultra-petite-electric-vehicle-romp-cramped-city-scapes/) & [grabcad](http://grabcad.com/library/city-slicker) Five-seater vehicles are starting to look like monsters on metropolitan streets and will continue to until commuters convert to cars like the City Slicker EV. Designed to drive with the concept of compactness at its very core, this [one-person automobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bagnole-electric-utv) will help to unclog urban roads. Roughly the same size as a golf cart, this [subcompact](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) would be a dream to weave through traffic and park with limited space. If everyone drove one of these there would be all the more room on the road, since for the most part, carpooling is a habit that too few people practice. As an [electric vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-etech-electric-prototype), the City Slicker EV is as light on the environment as its body (with its detachable doors) is on the asphalt. Perfect for journeying to work and back daily, this clever Sasank Gopinathan invention would recharge in a pinch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Urban Evs:** The trend of compact electric vehicles like the City Slicker EV is disrupting the traditional car market by offering a sustainable and space-saving solution for urban commuting. - **Traffic Reduction:** The growing popularity of compact urban buggies is creating an opportunity to reduce traffic congestion in crowded city streets, making commuting more efficient for everyone. - **Lightweight Electric Vehicles:** The shift towards lightweight electric vehicles, exemplified by the City Slicker EV, is paving the way for more energy-efficient transportation options that have a minimal environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from the demand for compact urban EVs like the City Slicker by designing and manufacturing more affordable and efficient electric vehicles for urban consumers. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The rise of compact electric vehicles is driving innovation in sustainable transportation solutions, creating opportunities for companies developing charging infrastructure and renewable energy sources. - **Urban Mobility:** The urban mobility industry can capitalize on the trend of compact urban buggies by designing innovative transportation systems and services tailored to the needs of urban commuters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Seater Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Practical Cubic EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md)