It is one of the problems of electromobility that huge batteries are supposed to ensure huge ranges in huge cars. Battery resources are really used sensibly in light vehicles that are used within a manageable radius. Just like Citroën’s weird new concept car called Oli, which shows many good approaches. And a new logo.
What looks like a fun toy version is a family electric car that weighs only 1000 kg and has a range of up to 400 kilometers from a 40 kWh battery, consumption is said to be only 10 kWh/100 km. At 4.20 by 1.90 by 1.65 meters (length by width by height) it offers space for everyone. One can argue about the idiosyncratic look, but the idea behind the Oli can only be endorsed: “We have to make the vehicles lighter and cheaper and find inventive ways to maximize use,” says Citroën CEO Vincent Cobée. Front hood, roof and the rear cargo area consists essentially of recycled corrugated cardboard, which has been formed into a honeycomb structure between fiberglass reinforcement panels and specially coated. It’s so firm that even an adult can stand on it. Streamlining is secondary Unlike other electric cars, the Citroën Oli is anything but aerodynamic, quite the opposite. The windshield is vertical. This is said to reduce the energy requirement of the air conditioning system in summer by an estimated 17 percent (the side windows are tilted slightly outwards for the same reason), and the window is also smaller than usual and therefore lighter. The fact that the air resistance is considerable is hardly relevant in view of the planned low driving speeds – the maximum speed is limited to 110 km/h. A special air duct is supposed to direct the air flow over the roof at least reasonably efficiently. Striking interior The front doors are identical (as in the Citroën Ami) and particularly light (among other things because there are no cables and loudspeakers), the rear ones are very narrow and hinged at the back. The seats are particularly light and come from the 3D printer down to the tubular frame, as well as other plastic parts. The flooring consists of “expanded thermoplastic polyurethane, which is otherwise often used on running tracks, bicycle saddles and even in the soles of well-known running shoes”, says Citroën design chief Pierre Leclercq. It is elastic and waterproof, the floor can be hosed down, there is a drain plug. All plastic materials are recyclable but not recycled. by folding the rear seat backs away and folding up the headrests and rear window, a 3000-watt socket supplies electrical devices on a trip.Mobile phone instead of on-board systemIn order to be able to use an operating system, you have to integrate your cell phone.Instead of several displays, the Oli has a symmetrical one Dashboard that extends across the entire width, with a smartphone dock in the middle gstation and five toggle switches for the air conditioning system, one loudspeaker each on the far left and right. No series production planned. We will certainly find part of this concept car on series vehicles: the new brand logo, which, unlike the car, is not angular, but resembles an Easter egg remembered (based on the logo from the 1920s). Otherwise, only individual ideas should eventually make it onto the street. The chances of series production of the Oli are zero. And he would do really well in the Easter basket…
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