XEV Yoyo explained

The XEV Yoyo is an electric city car manufactured by Italian–Hong Kong-based startup XEV.^[2]

The Yoyo was designed in Turin Italy and manufactured in China. It is an L7e category and is primarily intended for use in urban areas.

It has a replaceable battery pack, accessible from the rear bumper, that allows for rapid swapping of batteries that saves time compared to plug-in charging. It also has a front mounted charging port for use with both home plug and type two chargers.

It has a top speed of and a maximum range of .^[3]

Overview

XEV designed this car using only 57 components. The only parts that are not 3D printed are the chassis, seats and glass components. The 3D printing materials used include enhanced nylon, polylactic acid, and thermoplastic polyurethane.^[4]

The production model was presented for the first time in September 2021 at the IAA in Munich,^[5] and was also exhibited at the 2022 Paris Motor Show.^[6] It has interchangeable batteries.

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: XEV Yoyo (2022). La voiturette électrique à batteries interchangeables. www.largus.fr. 28 September 2022 .
2. Web site: Munich Motor Show Continues, Hyundai Bets On Hydrogen And EV Porsche Mission R: Your Morning Brief. September 7, 2021. Carscoops.
3. Web site: XEV Shows Off European Battery Exchange Program For 3D Printed City Car, The Yoyo. September 6, 2021. Carscoops.
4. Web site: Chinese Firms Will Build You A 3D-Printed Electric Car In 3 Days For $10,000. March 27, 2018. Carscoops.
5. Web site: XEV Yoyo: Supergünstiger Stadt-Elektriker. Gregor. Hebermehl. September 13, 2021. auto motor und sport.
6. Web site: Mondial de Paris 2022. Les microcars électriques présentes en force. www.largus.fr. 20 October 2022 .