SEAT Minimó explained

SEAT Minimó
Manufacturer:SEAT
Production:2019 (Concept car)
TBA (to commence)
Class:City car
Quadricycle
Battery:15kWh
Length:25001NaN1
Width:12401NaN1
Designer:Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos
Sp:uk

The SEAT Minimó is a concept electric quadricycle which was developed by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT. It was first announced at the 2019 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and was first revealed at the Geneva International Motor Show that year, alongside the Volkswagen ID.3-based Cupra Born and Cupra Formentor concept vehicles.[1] [2]

A production version of the Minimó was scheduled for sale by 2021, which did not occur for unknown reasons.[3] [4] In December 2021, SEAT disclosed that it was considering releasing the vehicle into the carsharing market under the SEAT MÓ brand.[5]

Specifications

The Minimó is an all-electric quadricycle measuring 25001NaN1 long and 12401NaN1 wide and has a similar layout to the Renault Twizy, with two seats laid one behind the other.[6] [7] [8]

The Minimó has a 15 kWh battery with a claimed range of 100 km. The battery pack is designed to be removed and swapped out for a charged unit. The prototype is fitted with Android Auto and Level Four autonomous capability together with 5G connectivity.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mobile World Congress: Seat targets Twizy with Minimo. just-auto.com. 25 February 2019. 20 October 2020.
  2. Web site: SEAT Minimo concept shown at Geneva. carbuyer.co.uk. 5 March 2019. 20 October 2020.
  3. Web site: New Seat Minimo: production confirmed for 2021. Autocar. 26 February 2019. 25 February 2019.
  4. Web site: Future electric cars: EVs launching in 2021 and beyond. carmagazine.co.uk. 1 October 2021. 20 July 2021.
  5. Web site: Seat Mo Why car maker has moved to Micro Mobility. 21 December 2021. 20 June 2022.
  6. Web site: Seat Minimo concept car revealed at MWC 2019. Car Magazine. 26 February 2019. 25 February 2019.
  7. Web site: New SEAT Minimo concept previews Renault Twizy rival for 2021. Autocar. 5 March 2019. 15 June 2021.
  8. Web site: Seat challenges Renault Twizy with Minimo concept. europe.autonews.com. 15 June 2021. 25 February 2019.
  9. Web site: SEAT Minimo: Revolutionising Mobility. fgbarnes.co.uk. 15 June 2021. February 2019.