Eli teases the launch of a much faster electric microcar — SkimNews
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- Eli Electric Vehicles teases the upcoming launch of the ZERO MX, a new L7e-category microcar with higher speed capabilities than its current L6e model
- Eli Electric Vehicles shared promotional artwork of a Race Edition ZERO with a dark, sporty design, red accents, and an open-sided cabin, suggesting a performance-oriented or stylistic variant
- Eli Electric Vehicles indicates the ZERO MX will be revealed at EICMA in Milan from November 3–8, in Hall 22, Stand B40
- Eli's Italian website lists specifications for an L7e ZERO model capable of 85 km/h (53 mph) with up to 200 km (124 miles) of range, though Eli has not confirmed these apply to the ZERO MX
- The L7e classification allows for top speeds of 80–90 km/h (50–56 mph), a significant increase over the current L6e ZERO’s 45 km/h (28 mph) limit, expanding usability on urban and suburban roads
Why it matters: A 50 mph-capable microcar could shift urban commuting by offering a legal, practical alternative to bikes and slow-speed LSVs without sacrificing compact size. For city dwellers and second-vehicle households, this raises the viability of micro-EVs for more trip types, especially where current models are too slow for local road speeds.
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