The developments framed in the field of electromobility do not stop happening in recent years, partly taking into account that fossil fuels are practically sentenced in the medium term in different parts of the world, especially on our continent. In this context, the new proposal from the Swiss firm Granstudio is born, which comes under the name Komma.
According to its creators, this 100% electric mobility alternative should not be considered a microcar. As they themselves say, the Komma combines the safety of a car with the agility of a motorcycle. The company’s objective is for the vehicle to achieve homologation for the L5e-A category in the European Union, the same as that of three-wheeled motorcycles.
Of course, we must not overlook that this alternative has four wheels. And it also offers the possibility of carrying a passenger in the back and some luggage in a small rear compartment, although all of this in a safer and more protected way than on a motorcycle. The equipment elements regarding protection of occupants and against the elements have been taken into account from the beginning in its design.
On a dynamic level, it sits in a similar way to a motorcycle on the road, leaning sideways to maintain grip on the asphalt thanks to a patented four-wheel electronic tilt system called e-TS. Powered by motors housed inside the wheels, the Komma is powered by a modular battery pack that offers up to 200 km of range per recharge, depending on the variant chosen.
The Granstudio firm offers the possibility of having a single 7.5 kWh module or a double 15 kWh module. Regarding its maximum speed, the Komma can reach a maximum of 130 km/h, which would allow it not only to ride in the city but also on all types of ring roads, interurban roads and highways.
The vehicle architecture is designed in a modular way to be able to develop different versions of the same vehicle according to the needs of each user. Regarding the aforementioned safety features, it should be noted that this electric vehicle does not require the use of a helmet thanks to the presence of another type of specific equipment.
This equipment includes ABS, airbags, seat belts and anti-collision control, a feature that places the Komma one step ahead of many urban electric vehicles and brings it closer to standard passenger cars. The cabin has features that we can find in an electric car, putting a lot of emphasis on minimalism and digitalization, but taking into account that driving is done through the handlebars and not through the steering wheel.
Granstudio intends for the model to enter production in 2025, since for now it is in the prototype phase. To better understand the development of the new Komma you can take a look at the video that accompanies this article.