Vehicle model
Micro Gamme Micro - véhicules particuliers
The core of Micro's offering for private owners is the Microlino, a two-seat electric microcar inspired by the 1950s BMW Isetta. Unveiled in 2016 and in series production since 2022 in Turin, it targets urban drivers seeking an original, agile vehicle that is easy to park for short daily trips. Its bubble-shaped body, front-opening door, and minimalist interior make it as much a design object as a means of transport. Classified as a quadricycle (L6e or L7e), it can be driven in some countries with a reduced-requirement license. The more restricted Microlino Lite broadens access to drivers holding a moped license. For a private buyer in Quebec, it should be kept in mind that this is a quadricycle not yet marketed in North America. Its small-diameter wheels and narrow tires require precise formats; in winter, tires suited to cold and snow would be necessary but hard to find in these sizes.
History
History of the Micro Gamme Micro - véhicules particuliers
The core of Micro's offering for private owners is the Microlino, a two-seat electric microcar inspired by the 1950s BMW Isetta. Unveiled in 2016 and in series production since 2022 in Turin, it targets urban drivers seeking an original, agile vehicle that is easy to park for short daily trips. Its bubble-shaped body, front-opening door, and minimalist interior make it as much a design object as a means of transport. Classified as a quadricycle (L6e or L7e), it can be driven in some countries with a reduced-requirement license. The more restricted Microlino Lite broadens access to drivers holding a moped license. For a private buyer in Quebec, it should be kept in mind that this is a quadricycle not yet marketed in North America. Its small-diameter wheels and narrow tires require precise formats; in winter, tires suited to cold and snow would be necessary but hard to find in these sizes.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Two-seat electric microcar, rear motor of around 12.5 kW (17 hp), top speed 90 km/h (45 km/h in the Lite version), battery of 5.5 to 15 kWh, range of approximately 90 to 230 km. L6e/L7e quadricycle, charging from a household outlet.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
La Microlino est un microvéhicule à roues de très petit diamètre, conçues pour la circulation urbaine à basse vitesse. Les jantes sont nettement plus petites que celles d'une automobile courante, avec des pneus étroits adaptés au faible poids et aux dimensions compactes du véhicule. Pour un acheteur québécois, l'enjeu principal serait de trouver des pneus dans ces formats spécifiques de petit diamètre, souvent proches de l'univers des quadricycles ou des petites citadines. En conditions hivernales québécoises, des pneus d'hiver homologués seraient essentiels pour l'adhérence sur neige et glace, mais l'offre dans ces tailles inhabituelles demeure limitée. Mieux vaut vérifier l'entraxe (bolt pattern), le diamètre exact de jante et la dimension de pneu inscrite sur le flanc avant tout achat.
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