Rinspeed Snap concept (2018)
Concept car · 2018 · Electric
Electric skateboard chassis with swappable passenger pods
The Snap split a vehicle into two lifespans: a high-wear electric 'skateboard' chassis housing the drivetrain and electronics, topped by a long-life, swappable passenger pod that could be configured for shopping, camping, or commuting. The idea was to replace the fast-ageing chassis with newer hardware while keeping the pod. Around 30 companies contributed to the concept, which rode on a ZF electric platform.
Key facts
- Battery: 12 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate
- Power: 51 kW max
- Range: ~100 km
- Top speed: ~80 km/h
- Chassis length: 4.7 m
- Concept: Swappable pod on skateboard chassis
Production
- Status: Concept only
- Modular autonomous 'skateboard' concept shown at CES 2018; never sold.
- Revealed at CES 2018
Source: Autoblog