Renault's Vision of Electric Micro Cars & Mobile Charging Centers

 Solo Concept:  Tiny, 1-Person Vehicles 

                                       Source:  Renault Mobility

Ilio Concept: "Street Furniture" with Charging Station

Renault's Mobility innovation group has developed a very radical, tiny, one-person electric vehicle and fascinating "street furniture" which are mobile units with charging stations and more to support the vehicles.  Mobility is dedicated to sustainable, new mobility. Their micro electric vehicle is called Solo Concept and it's a minimalist, all-electric, one-person vehicle with a very small footprint at just 54" long, 35.4" wide and 69" high.  The accompanying eco-system called Ileo Concept is a network of mobile charging point destinations to support fleets of their tiny concept cars.  Renault views the idea as a forward-looking mobility project designed to transition from cars to a carbon neutral environment. 

Solo Concept Technologies

The electric vehicle concept drives all electric on 3-wheels.  It moves at low speeds up to 16 mph.  It's designed to be safer than a scooter or other small types of 1-wheel vehicles.  It has an airbag, a body that closes around the driver and an emergency button to stop the vehicle.  A joystick is there for steering.  It doesn't require a driver's license, helmet or seatbelt. The driver operates the vehicle in a comfortable, semi-seated position.  The vehicle is equipped to protect the driver from weather and has storage space for a bag.  The EV is 95% recyclable. Incredibly, Renault says up to 6 vehicles can be stacked together and charged simultaneously. 

Ileo Concept of Power Totems

The so-called "street furniture" of power totems are moveable charging points (22kW DC) for electric vehicles.  They also serve as micro mobility stations with a living space, including a seat and screen stand for the driver. There are also spaces to secure e-bikes and e-scooters.

Unique Vision of the Future of Travel

This is part of Renault's unique vision of the future of electric, micro vehicle travel in urban areas.  It is aimed at sustainability, convenience and taking up far less space in urban areas in a much greener future. It appears that Renault is looking for public reaction to determine whether to put the vehicle into full production.