hybrid electric bike drives around with four wheels and a frame shaped like micro car

"Meet Elecy, Amara Automotive's hybrid electric bike that drives around with four wheels and a body shaped like a micro car. Suitable for bike lanes, the vehicle has a fully enclosed frame shaped for low air resistance, so riders need less effort to move forward. The outer shell can reduce the drag because of the curved canopy and its tapered form, which lets the air slide over the vehicle."

"By opening the canopy, the rider can get inside in a sitting position with their legs extended. The position is upright, similar to a car, and the pedals sit in front of the rider rather than below. The Elecy runs on an electric assist system with a removable battery, which can be charged in about three hours. Because it is removable, users can charge it indoors or carry spare batteries for longer journeys,"

"The car-shaped hybrid electric bike is stable because of the four wheels, unlike two-wheeled bicycles. In this way, Elecy by the startup Amara Automotive can be balanced both at low and high speeds, and even if it has a narrow width, it doesn't tip. Lighting is fully integrated into the body, featuring the headlights, indicators, rear lights, brake lights, and reflectors, which is a built-in system that makes the car-shaped hybrid electric bike visible at night."

Elecy is a four-wheeled hybrid electric bike with a microcar-shaped, fully enclosed frame that reduces air resistance and enables use in bike lanes. The curved canopy and tapered body lower drag and provide weather protection. The canopy opens for an upright, car-like seating position with legs extended and front-mounted pedals. An electric-assist motor with removable battery delivers around 80 km per charge and recharges in roughly three hours; assistance stops at 25 km/h to meet UK and EU rules. Four wheels provide stability at low and high speeds. Integrated lighting and 300 liters of storage improve safety and carry capacity. Expansion is planned across 23 countries in 2026.

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