The Patak Rodster, a retro-inspired electric Microcar has been unveiled. The car can seat two persons and is now available in Europe starting from $24,000. The Rodster is manufactured by Patak Motors, a Slovakian company.
Patak Motors aims to bring micro mobility to its European audience with the release of the Rodster. The car is designed as an L7e-A2 vehicle in Europe and can be driven by even 16-year-olds in some countries. The car has an open top reminiscent of the iconic skinny-poked rim and lightweight roadsters of the 1930s. The Patak Rodster has dimensions of 132.2 x 54.9 53.4 inches and weighs 450kg without its battery.
The Patak Rodster electric microcar comes in different variants including stage 1 and stage 2 models. The stage 1 model is powered by a single rear-mounted permanent-magnet synchronous motor with 20hp capacity. It can go from 0-50km/h in 7 seconds and has a top speed of 130km/h. The 10kWh battery of the Patak Rodster delivers a range of 100km on a single charge.
The stage 2 version of the Rodster has a 20kWh battery and achieves a range of 250km. Otherwise, the stage 1 and stage 2 versions of the Patak Rodster are unchanged. The battery of the Patak Rodster can be fully charged via a 220V mains outlet between 4 and 9 hours.
The car has disc brakes, a wood decor dashboard, faux leather upholstery, a multifunction touchscreen display, and central locking. The car also comes with a three-spoke steering wheel, a tire repair kit, a rain protection cover, and a 200L trunk. There are also several optional accessories for the EV. The price of the Patak Rodster base electric model starts at about $24,000 while the long-range model starts at $26,800. The Patak Rodster is scheduled to go into production by August 2024.
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