Squad Mobility start-up company located in Breda, Netherlands has produced a solar-powered microcar. Squad Mobility said they want to increase interest in microcars and make a solar-powered, cost-effective car. The vehicles are offered for sale for 7,500 euros.
The maximum speed limit in Squad is 45. For this reason, it only requires a moped license and can be used by people over the age of 16. However, Robert Hoevers and Chris Klok, the founders of Squad Mobility, state that the car appeals not only to the young but also to the old. “For people who are not allowed to have a regular driver’s license after a certain age, this car will be suitable”.
Squat offers the opportunity to go 20 kilometers on a sunny day. With the removable battery, it can go up to 100 kilometers. The battery can be charged from the standard socket at home. The founders underline that such a car will drive an average of 12 km per day, so the 20 km offered by solar energy is quite impressive.
The car is also suitable for tall people. In addition, it has features such as luggage, cup and phone holder, USB port, etc. in other cars. “We offer comfort as well as sustainable energy,” said Hoevers. Squat also makes parking easier with its tiny structure.
Company founders also criticized the term microcar. “The name microcar doesn’t sound very good, it’s not the kind of car people would talk about with pride, it’s more of a functional product. But we want to change that and show microcars as cool cars. Electric bikes used to be used in the past were underestimated, but now they are the bestsellers”.
You can have more detailed info from official webpage of squad mobility here: https://www.squadmobility.com/