# Multipurpose Electric Vehicles The Arcimoto SRK is a Surprisingly Inexpensive Electric Vehicle By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inexpensive-electric-vehicle References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/arcimoto-srk-ev/40400/) & [arcimoto](https://www.arcimoto.com/) The [Arcimoto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-utility-vehicle) SRK is an inexpensive electric vehicle, developed by the engineers and designers at Oregon-based Arcimoto, that is designed for use around town rather than any sort of adventurous long-range road trip. This 1,023-pound vehicle is equipped with a 230 MPGe setup and is capable of going from zero to 97 km/h in only 7.5 seconds. It is capable of attaining a top speed of 137 km/h, with power being delivered to the front wheels by a pair of front-located motors. The base model of the Arcimoto SRK vehicle can carry two people and their gear to a distance of up to 113 km on a single charge. This inexpensive electric vehicle is officially categorized as a motorcycle but is really a multipurpose electric vehicle perfect for short-distance use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multipurpose Electric Vehicles:** The rise of affordable and versatile electric vehicles can disrupt traditional automotive usage patterns and business models. - **Urban Mobility Solutions:** The Arcimoto SRK and similar vehicles present an opportunity for innovative urban mobility solutions that address environmental and congestion issues. - **Lightweight Transportation Alternatives:** The trend towards lightweight electric vehicles supports the development of innovative transportation alternatives for urban and suburban areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The introduction of electric multipurpose vehicles like the Arcimoto SRK can disrupt the traditional automotive industry, forcing companies to adapt to changing consumer preferences. - **Sustainable Energy:** Multipurpose electric vehicles can revolutionize the sustainable energy industry, providing a new market for renewable energy technologies. - **Urban Planning:** The use of affordable and versatile electric vehicles like the Arcimoto SRK can disrupt urban planning processes, challenging cities to rethink public transportation and infrastructure to accommodate their use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Electric Utility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-utility-vehicle.md) - [Compact Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-deliverator.md) - [Precision Tilting E-Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Open-Air Low-Speed Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-moke.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Electric Three-Wheel Roadsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheel-roadster.md) - [Electric Sports Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rider-sr6.md)