Swedish Automaker To Market Its Micro Electric Vehicle As A Boxed Product

The Luvly O EV boasts a 6 kWh battery, delivering a range of 100 km, and comes with two detachable battery pieces that can be charged conveniently at home.

May 1, 2023
2:57 PM

Swedish automaker Luvly plans to ship its micro electric vehicle (EV) in a box, inspired by IKEA's furniture. Luvly O is a micro urban car designed for smaller roads and daily traffic, produced at the main factory and shipped in flatpacks. The EV is 2,700 mm long, 1,530 mm wide, and 1,440 mm tall, offering two seats and a 267-liter cargo space. Its 6 kWh battery can provide 100 km of range, with each module taking one hour to charge from a regular European outlet. Luvly O EV has a grille-less front, recessed round headlights, semi-exposed wheels, and a 'sandwich composite safety shell' with energy absorbers.

Stockholm-based auto manufacturer Luvly is taking inspiration from popular furniture brand Ikea by planning to ship its micro electric vehicle (EV) in a box. The automaker has introduced Luvly O – a micro urban car featuring small dimensions to overcome smaller roads and daily traffic. Luvly plans to produce the new EV at its main factory but will ship it in flatpacks. The assembly will take place in smaller regional factories.

The Luvly O EV measures 2,700 mm long, 1,530 mm wide, and 1,440 mm tall, and is claimed to require up to 80% less energy for production and use than a standard EV. The EV offers two seats and a 267-liter cargo space. It is powered by a 6 kWh battery, which is divided into two removable pieces that can be charged at home. Each module takes up to one hour to charge from a regular outlet in Europe.

The EV has a minimalist design with a grille-less front, recessed round headlights, semi-exposed wheels, and no rear glass. For safety, Luvly O EV has a ‘sandwich composite safety shell’ with energy absorbers to protect passengers in the event of a collision. The automaker has not revealed a date for the EV’s manufacturing, but has posted a form on its website for those interested in buying the EV to register themselves.

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