How much does the Electra Meccanica solo cost?

The Electra Meccanica SOLO will retail for USD$18,500, which is more than the $15,500 that was initially announced back in 2018, when the emerging manufacturer claimed to have received more than 23,000 pre-orders. About 50 pre-production units were manufactured in 2019, and now, it’s time to start mass production.

Is the Electra Meccanica safer than a motorcycle?

The company flaunts the Electra Meccanica SOLO as being safer than a motorcycle, and more affordable and purposeful than conventional electric vehicles like the Chevrolet Bolt EV, the MINI Cooper SE and the Nissan LEAF. It estimates that 76% of drivers that commute to work are alone in their cars and travel an average of 32 miles to work and back.

How much does a Solo EV cost?

The SOLO EV can be had for $18,500. Thankfully, all of the talk about range anxiety in those early days of the electric car is pretty much moot now. Most electric vehicles can travel at least 200 miles on a full charge. After a few short trips close to home in the SOLO EV, I started to wonder how far I could stretch its 100-mile range.

Why is ElectraMeccanica called 'Solo'?

After the brand settled on a one-seater design, ElectraMeccanica decided to unironically name its creation the "Solo." In 2020, the brand announced it would begin Solo production with its partner, Chinese manufacturing firm Zongshen.