so many people have declared that the cleanup the road we travel is Only for the rich and famous, with electric cars having high purchase prices and charger costs increasing. Now, an architect in Mexico has Pour oil into the fire upholds those claims with a bespoke electric vehicle exclusively for those living in its new luxury development.
The car in question was created by Mexican firm Roth Architecture, which is currently working on a new development project in Tulum, Mexico. It is designed to be moved around Narrow roads and rural lanes about new developments, reports Dezeen.
Called the EK, the new vehicle has room for three people and can reach a top speed of about 22 miles per hour. But performance is not that exciting about this car, rather its looks.
It is approximately 13 feet long, 7 feet wide and 7 feet high, and has smooth lines designed to evoke the natural world of the Azulik residential project it calls home. As Dezeen reports:
EK vehicles are designed to reduce the environmental impact of transporting fossil fuels, in line with what the studio calls its commitment to “Earth’s urgent needs.”
According to the studio, it was also made to navigate the winding roads of an upcoming residential project by Azulik, which includes luxury villas and 84 apartments across four towers.
“Our vehicle design combines comfort and sustainability, while providing a quiet journey amidst nature,” said the studio. “By addressing Tulum’s narrow streets, our electric vehicles enhance mobility while reducing noise pollution and promoting a peaceful environment.”
The Electric cars included a three-wheeled chassis wrapped in a silver-painted fiberglass body. There are front and rear windshields made from acrylic, while the side openings are glass-free to take in as much of the natural world as possible.
Inside, there is a “bed-like seat”, as Dezeen calls it, with two seats in the back and forward driving position. Everything is covered in bright waterproof fabric, except for the steering wheel, a luxurious wood creation that looks fantastic.
The whole thing looks amazing, but does it a case of form over function? That remains to be seen, as this is just a prototype for the type of vehicle it inhabits new Azulik development will be able to drive between the 86 residential areas planned for the site.
