The Tricycle is part of a long-term project of Manolis Tsikandilakis from Heraklion, Crete, the founder of Enermech, to develop solar vehicles. His first brainchild was the Sunnyclist Islander T2, a solar bike with a 180W photovoltaic ceiling and a 15 Ah 48V battery.
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The tricycle is built around a sturdy and lightweight aluminum frame, measuring approximately the size of a small city car. The solar generator is placed at the top of the vehicle and designed to be flat in order to achieve the best efficiency. It can extend to the front of the vehicle when in parking position, to cover all the vehicle’s surface.
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The Sunnyclist is capable of transporting two passengers in its standard form and includes two 75 liter storage spaces in the front and space for larger objects behind the rear seat.
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It is the vehicle that you can travel the world but also move around the city without plugging in. It has a 150W photovoltaic roof that charges the 15Ah 48V battery in less than a sunny day.
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When the battery is fully charged, a controller diverts the power generated from the solar panel and the pedals straight to the electric motors, extending the battery’s range.
The cost ranges from 8,000 to 11,000 euros, depending on the battery and the photovoltaic system selected more info about the pirce at sunnyclist. In the L1e-A category version (motorized bicycle) the engine power reaches 1000W while the top speed is maintained at 25km/h. No driver’s license or registration required. In the Off Road Edition version for use outside public roads, the engine power reaches 1000W and the top speed 45km/h.
- Frame: Aluminum 6063
- Battery: Lithium ion (Li-ion) 15Ah 48V
- Motor type: Hub motor
- Motor power: 250W
- Support: Yes (pedal sensor)
- Maximum speed: 25km/h
- Photovoltaic generator: 150W flexible
- Wheel size: 20″
- Tilt system: Yes
- Luggage space: Front trunk-rear rack and backpacks
- Steering wheel lock: Yes
- Lights: Front-rear Led. Handling from the steering wheel
- Horn: Yes
- Number of people: 1+1
- Handbrake: Yes
- Tilt Lock: Yes
- Additional stand for parking inclined towards the sun: Yes
- Trip computer app: Yes
