Swiss startup Granstudio has created the Komma UMV – a unique electric vehicle that blurs the lines between cars and motorcycles.
The distinctiveness of the Komma UMV lies in its ability to combine the advantages of both cars and motorcycles.
More specifically, the designers have integrated the strengths of cars, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and even tuk-tuks.
Essentially, the Komma UMV is a four-wheeled vehicle equipped with a roof to shield from rain and sun, doors, and a trunk for luggage. While the trunk may not compare to that of a conventional car, it is significantly larger than the storage under a motorcycle seat.
However, the Komma UMV is only the size of a motorcycle. In other words, it is 80% smaller than a typical car, consumes 66% less energy, and reduces operating and fuel costs by 70% compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, all while maintaining essential safety features of a four-wheeled vehicle, such as seat belts and airbags (front and side). Passengers do not need to wear helmets.
In addition, the Komma is equipped with 4WD, ABS brakes, an anti-lock braking system, and collision warnings.
Thanks to its compact design, the Komma can easily maneuver through heavy traffic and park in tight spaces without requiring high driving skills.
Aside from its small stature, there are only a few features that may remind one of a motorcycle, such as the use of handlebars instead of a steering wheel and the absence of a passenger seat next to the driver, with only a seat available at the back (thus, the vehicle accommodates a maximum of 2 adults).
Granstudio hopes that the Komma will inspire a new method of urban passenger transport. By minimizing the drawbacks of cars, users can still enjoy similar conveniences while being more connected to their surroundings, just like those riding motorcycles or bicycles.
