4ekolka explained

4ekolka is a prototype 3D printed single seat electric powered car designed made in the Czech Republic from 2016.^[1]

Origins

The 4ekolka was designed by architect Petr Chládek and was intended to be a city car that was small, inexpensive, safe, usable year-round, and for a maximum of two people.^[2] The prototype costed about CZK 300,000 in 2016 to construct and was a single seater. There is no information about any being made beyond the prototype.

Specifications

• 55 km/h (~34 mph) top speed
• LiFePO4 batteries with a capacity of 200Ah @ 48V totaling around 9.6 kWh
• About 200 km (124 miles) per charge
• Power consumption about 100 Wh^[2]

Notes and References

1. https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/84985936/a-3dprinted-electric-car-4ekolka-makes-its-informal-debut-on-a-prague-driveway A 3D-printed electric car: 4ekolka makes its informal debut on a Prague driveway
2. https://electrek.co/2016/10/03/the-4ekolka-an-impressive-3d-printed-all-electric-city-car/ The 4ekolka: an impressive 3D printed, all-electric city car