# Foldable Electronic Vehicles Trikelet BV is the World's Smallest Foldable Electronic Vehicle By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trikelet-bv References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/trikelet-worlds-smallest-foldable-ev/) & [trikelet](http://www.trikelet.com/) Dutch-based Trikelet BV claims to have created the world's smallest foldable electronic vehicle. We've seen [foldable bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-t) in recent years, but now you can zip around town in the most ergonomic way possible. The Trikelet electric vehicle is currently only in the prototype stage, but upon completion it will boast a 500-700 W motor that can help travelers cover a distance of up to 15 km, at a top speed of 20 km/h. And once your destination is reached, you can cleverly compact the mechanism into a form that is similar to a [small piece of luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kqi-100f) -- handle and all. Although it is an electronic vehicle, you don't have to worry about using extra energy on the way to work because the vehicle is extremely economical. The Trikelet only needs 1 kWh for every 70 km. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foldable Electronic Vehicles:** Trikelet BV's foldable electronic vehicle showcases the trend of compact and portable transportation options. - **Ergonomic Transportation Solutions:** The Trikelet electric vehicle highlights the trend of designing vehicles with ergonomic features for optimal comfort and convenience. - **Efficient Electric Vehicles:** The Trikelet's energy efficiency demonstrates the trend of developing electric vehicles that require minimal energy consumption for longer distances. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The foldable electronic vehicle industry presents opportunities for innovation in designing compact and easily portable transportation solutions. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The Trikelet BV's innovation in foldable electric vehicles opens up avenues for disruptive advancements in the manufacturing of compact and efficient electronic vehicles. - **Sustainable Urban Mobility:** The Trikelet's energy efficiency and compactness contribute to the trend of sustainable urban mobility, offering potential for disruption in the transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Powerful Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-ebike1.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Miniature Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatamel.md) - [Lightweight Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-ultralight.md) - [Waterproof Electric Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-fold-1.md) - [Modular Cargo-Hauling Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-etrikes.md) - [Folding Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-ebike.md) - [Expandable Electric Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-folding-cargo-bike.md) - [Fast-Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btwin-e-fold-900.md)