# Space-Saving Urban EVs The Folding Electric Vehicle is Designed for Short Commutes By Michael Hines | Published 2012-06-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-electric-vehicle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/06/07/personal-pod/) The Folding Electric Vehicle is a [single-seat pod car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle) designed for urban areas with little to no parking space. Designer Peng Huashun's EV is nothing like any of the [personal mobility devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-etech-electric-prototype) or EVs on the road today. The Folding Electric Vehicle is controlled using handles that come up from the floor. There isn't much in the way of creature comforts here, suggesting that this EV is designed solely for short, low-speed commutes. When parked, the EV's folds upright, instantly cutting the amount of space it takes up in half. EVs seem to be the way of the future, and [folding cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cfold) are actually getting serious looks from designers and automakers. The streets may very well be filled with folding EVs someday soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Foldable Electric Vehicles:** Opportunity for developing compact, space-saving electric vehicles for urban areas with limited parking space. - **Personal Mobility Devices:** Potential for creating innovative personal mobility devices for short, low-speed commutes in urban environments. - **Future of Electric Vehicles:** Emerging trend of folding electric cars that could become mainstream transportation options in the near future. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in designing and manufacturing foldable electric vehicles for urban mobility. - **Urban Transportation Industry:** Opportunity to revolutionize personal mobility devices for short commutes in crowded urban areas. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Potential for new market demand and technological advancements in developing compact folding electric cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Trunk-Friendly Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pxid-a1.md) - [Folding User-Friendly Urban Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Folding Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-ebike.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-commuter-ebike.md) - [Powerful Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-ebike1.md)