Volkswagen Nils concept (2011)
Concept car · 2011 · Electric
A single-seat electric commuter with free-standing wheels and gullwing doors.
The Nils, shown at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, explored a minimalist single-seat electric commuter for short urban journeys. Built on a lightweight aluminium spaceframe with gullwing doors and free-standing wheels, it weighed just 460 kg. Its rear-mounted motor delivered 15 kW continuously (25 kW peak) and 130 Nm, while a 5.3 kWh lithium-ion battery provided roughly 65 km of range, rechargeable from a household socket in about two hours.
Key facts
- Motor: 15 kW continuous / 25 kW peak
- Torque: 130 Nm
- Battery: 5.3 kWh lithium-ion
- Range: approx. 65 km
- Top speed: 130 km/h
- Kerb weight: 460 kg
Production
- Status: Concept only
- Single-seat urban EV commuter study, never produced.
- Revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) 2011
Source: NetCarShow - Volkswagen Nils Concept