European automakers, Mini, VW and Smart introduced their concept electric scooters earlier this year. The French automaker Renault seems to have taken a different path than its competitors. Instead of coming up with an e-scooter, the company introduced a car; an electric quadri-cycle with the heart of a scooter.

Twizy, the new vehicle from Renault is going to be available for sale in Europe in March 2012. The four-wheeled electric vehicle, has a similar engine and acceleration performance, to an electric scooter and it can be driven at speeds up to 50 mph.

If you are looking for a cheap and small alternative to a car, but do not feel comfortable purchasing a scooter, the Twizy might be the right choice for you. It is small, lightweight and has the passive safety features of a car, such as seat belts and an airbag, while still providing the joy of open-air motoring.

Twizy comes with an integrated charger located under the front hatch and charging the vehicle takes approximately 3.5 hours. 4kW (5hp) and 15kW (20hp) motor versions will be available. If you are interested, you can reserve one for priority testing and ordering, of course only in Europe!

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Maximilian II

German engineering brings commuters the ultimate transportation solution. TP Scoots are compact and foldable, so you can take one on the train with you or put it in the back of your car. It’s 100% electric and you can charge it from a standard plug. One charge takes up to 5-6 hours and enables traveling up to 20 miles with a maximum speed of 20mph.

The TP Scoot is approved for all EU roads, not available in the US yet. Currently, the company is offering two models; Maximilian II and Ferdinand II.

Ferdinand II

Maximilian II

Maximilian II

Maximilian II

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