The Car.los Compact C.1 is a new German electric longtail whose deliveries will begin in March 2023. Sold for the tidy sum of 6000 euros, it tries to stand out thanks to its slew of small accessories supplied as standard.
3,000 units sold in 2019, 11,000 more in 2020 and then 17,000 in 2021: while waiting for the promising figures for 2022, it is clear that the market for electric cargo bikes is doing very well in France – also in Europe. Seeing new players positioning themselves in this niche is therefore not surprising.
Car.los is one of them, made up of industry veterans and cycling enthusiasts. In July 2022, on the occasion of Eurobike, a commercial timetable was communicated according to which the Compact C.1 electric freighter was going to be delivered in March 2023, reminds us of the German specialized site. eBike News.
Same wheel size
The Compact C.1 is a longtail type freighter: its rear structure is thus lengthened to accommodate either two children or a single adult. Available in one size for people measuring between 155 and 195 cm, this model boasts a payload capacity of 165 kg, including 20 kg supported by the front luggage rack.
If many longtails opt for a larger front wheel than the rear – and this end in order to optimize the stability of the two-wheeler when carrying a load at the rear – the Compact C.1 does not do this. choice: it is content with two 20-inch wheels, supported by a Brose Drive T central motor with a torque of 70 Nm.
For a freighter, this is probably the bare minimum to have if you want to enjoy a minimum of dynamism when transporting people. At the rear, an Enviolo continuous drive hub has been installed. An automatic version is even available as an option, without any price indicated.
On the safety side, Car.los went all out with Magura MT5 four-piston hydraulic disc brakes. Due to their high inertia, longtails, two-wheelers and three-wheelers have an interest in carrying biting brakes to guarantee a safe stop for their passengers.
The official page also mentions a dual 522 Wh battery, without any theoretical autonomy being specified. In any case, this great energy capacity suggests a comfortable radius of action.
A salty price
To stand out, the Compact C.1 comes standard with a whole host of handy little accessories: from the Heavy Duty central and lockable stand to the foldable stem, including the rear wheel cover, footrests and a support. fixed for a padlock. Not enough to break a duck’s three legs either, but that’s it.
Unfortunately, the $6,000 price tag remains similar to, or even higher than, some better-known, better-reputed, and potentially more reliable competitors. We inevitably think of Mustache and his Lundi 20, but also of Tern with his GSD S10 and Riese & Muller equipped with his Multitinker. Strangely, it is currently impossible to reserve the model on the site.
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