EVUM aCar

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$34,137.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

EVUM Motors

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include OX Truck, Tryctor, and AgRover.

Countries

Germany

Manufacturing/Building Method

EVUM is making the vehicle at their plant in the town of Bayerbach in Bavaria. Production started in 2020 with first deliveries being made in 2021.

Intellectural Property Type

Trademark

User Provision Model

Users can configure and purchase a vehicle on the manufacturer’s website.

Distributions to Date Status

Production of the vehicles started in 2020 with the first deliveries being made in 2021

Design Specifications

The aCar is fully electric, with a modular lithium-ion battery setup and operating voltage of 48 V. It has a 200 km range, a top speed of 70 km/h and 1000 kg payload. The truck has a modular design, meaning that it can quickly be converted from a tilting flatbed or closed box unit. It is 1.5 m in width, 4 m in length and 2 m high. It is suitable for driving indoors and outdoors and on and off-road as it is designed to handle steep terrain and loose driving surfaces. An optional solar panel on the roof can provide battery support and more range. The battery can be recharged within seven hours at an earthed socket.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement Components

The company is working with BayWa on the distribution of spare parts. ^{Interview with manufacturer in 2020}

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer aims to provide affordable and sustainable e-mobility for all by creating an electric utility vehicle which can be financed and manufactured in every country.

Vetted Performance Status

The manufacturer estimates a reduction of 82% in operating costs, 28% in inspection and maintenance costs and 14% in costs for insurance and taxes. They also estimate a reduction in CO₂ emissions of 76% compared to leading industry-standard utility vehicles and taking manufacturing and operating emissions into account. As of 2020, The Siemens Foundation is conducting testing on the aCar in Kenya to assist fishermen and transport water along Lake Victoria.

Safety

The EVUM aCar generates no CO₂ emissions during operation so is safe for indoor use.

Complementary Technical Systems

Add-ons such as a winch, a hitch and a solar panel for battery support are available.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Street legal in N1 vehicle category.

Evaluation methods

The manufacturer measures emissions associated with the vehicle during manufacture and operation, and the operating costs of the aCar.

Other Information

Technical data video.

Test-drive video.

EVUM aCar – technical data

Evum aCar product catalogue

More details about the product is contained in the following articles;

1. Evum Motors opens sales of the aCar

2. Evum improves the aCar and prepares for 2020 launch