Ever wondered what it would be like to drive a three-wheeled electric car around New York City at rush hour?
It's terrifying, and also awesome.
On Thursday at the New York International Auto Show,a three-wheeled electric car that the company refers to as "the first fun utility vehicle." and the car
draw attention at the New York Motor Show during the driving tests
People were rushing to ask for the car and Pre-orders are already under way, with the first products rolling out to customers this fall. The base price is around $12,000, but you can ramp that up with various add-ons, such as a bigger battery or even doors (if you're a wuss).
While Arcimoto looks like a three-wheeled smart car, its controls are set up like those of a motorcycle.
Technically it's a motorcycle but you'll be able to drive it with a regular driver's license in most states. From a legal standpoint, Arcimoto's motorcycle/car status is still being negotiated.
There are handlebars where the steering wheel would be, a twist-and-go accelerator, a front brake on the right handlebar, and a rear brake on the floor. Bluetooth speakers are on the dash, and there's a single windshield wiper, a defroster, a hand parking brake, and seat heaters. That's pretty much it for features — this thing is built to drive.
Unlike a motorcyclist, you don't need to wear a helmet to drive Arcimoto.
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