# Small Spheroid Speeders The Peel Electric Mini-Car is as Cute as it Gets By Kevin Young | Published 2012-03-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-electric-mini-car References: [thecoolist](http://www.thecoolist.com/peel-electric-mini-cars/) & [peelengineering](http://www.peelengineering.co.uk/) The Peel Electric Mini-Car is sure to relieve you of frustrating moments when there's not a parking spot in sight. Since 1962, Peel Engineering has been known for its creation of some of the [smallest cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-microcar) in the auto industry; it's only now that Peel makes a comeback to launch the new Peel Electric Mini Car. The original Peel Trident and Peel P50 will be revitalized in a new, cute and compact design. This [miniature three-wheel vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-iris-etrike) is available in both gas and electric models. Go green and cut down on gas, which will save you money. The electric version offers speeds up to 40 mph; the gas version will allow you to travel up to 119 miles per gallon. The [Peel Electric Mini-Car seats two people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme), along with some shoulder-to-shoulder rubbing. There's not much storage space but it's definitely an eye-catcher when you're on the road. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 85% | 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 - **Mini Electric Vehicles:** The trend of compact, energy-efficient electric vehicles creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the auto industry. - **Urban Commuting Solutions:** The trend of small, space-efficient vehicles creates disruptive innovation opportunities in industries concerned with urban transportation and parking. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The trend of eco-friendly transportation options, like electric vehicles, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in industries related to sustainability and environmentalism. ### Who This Affects Most - **Auto Industry:** The auto industry has the opportunity to disrupt traditional car design and fuel options through the trend of mini electric vehicles. - **Parking Industry:** The parking industry has the opportunity to adapt to the trend of compact vehicles by offering specialized parking solutions for mini electric cars. - **Sustainability Industry:** The sustainability industry can take advantage of the trend of eco-friendly transportation by providing resources and support for the development of energy-efficient vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Open-Air Low-Speed Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-moke.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Reimagined Compact EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-ev.md) - [Bright Miniature Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topolino-ev.md) - [Miniscule Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-suv.md)