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]
| SEAT Minimó | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SEAT |
| Production | 2019 (Concept car) TBA (to commence) |
| Designer | Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car Quadricycle |
| Powertrain | |
| Battery | 15kWh |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Width | 1,240 mm (48.8 in) |
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
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The Minimó is an all-electric quadricycle measuring 2,500 mm (98.4 in) long and 1,240 mm (48.8 in) 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]
References
edit- ^ "Mobile World Congress: Seat targets Twizy with Minimo". just-auto.com. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "SEAT Minimo concept shown at Geneva". carbuyer.co.uk. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "New Seat Minimo: production confirmed for 2021". Autocar. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "Future electric cars: EVs launching in 2021 and beyond". carmagazine.co.uk. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ "Seat Mo Why car maker has moved to Micro Mobility". 21 December 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Seat Minimo concept car revealed at MWC 2019". Car Magazine. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "New SEAT Minimo concept previews Renault Twizy rival for 2021". Autocar. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
- ^ "Seat challenges Renault Twizy with Minimo concept". europe.autonews.com. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ "SEAT Minimo: Revolutionising Mobility". fgbarnes.co.uk. February 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2021.