# Youth-Oriented Pod Cars The Vauxhall/Opel Concept EV Lets Young Adults on a Budget Drive Green By Michael Hines | Published 2011-09-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vauxhall-opel-concept-ev References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/vauxhall-ev-concept/19773/) & [vauxhall](http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/) I will bet dollars to donuts that the as of yet unnamed [Vauxhall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vauxhall-mokka-coffee)/[Opel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-experimental) concept EV will steal the spotlight at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept is a [two-seater four-wheeled pod car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) designed primarily for younger (and cash-strapped) drivers. Although the Vauxhall/Opel concept EV hasn't been named, there are a few things we do know. The concept has a maximum speed of 75 MPH and a maximum range of 60 miles. Charging information has not been given out, but the two companies say that the car would cost as little as one euro ($1.36) to charge. The concept is also incredibly light for a motor vehicle, weighing in at an ultra-slim 700 pounds. The concepts low-profile and sleek design should make it a hit when it debuts in Frankfurt this weekend. Vauxhall and Opel have both hinted that the car is a potential production piece which means that good word of mouth from the Frankfurt Motor Show could send it straight to the assembly line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Youth-oriented Pod Cars:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electric vehicle industry by targeting younger and budget-conscious drivers. - **Affordable Electric Vehicles:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry with the development of low-cost, environmentally-friendly electric cars. - **Lightweight Electric Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry by creating ultra-lightweight electric cars that offer improved fuel efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation potential for car manufacturers in developing cost-effective electric vehicles that cater to the needs of younger drivers. - **Electric Vehicle:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electric vehicle industry by creating affordable and lightweight EVs targeted towards young adults and budget-conscious drivers. - **Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry by introducing lightweight electric vehicles that offer eco-friendly and cost-effective transportation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-experimental.md) - [Accessible All-Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-every1-concept.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md) - [Electric Sporty Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-v.md) - [Practical Cubic EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-idx-performance.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md)