Hello From Europe

[floydv]

Yes Rick, I can agree, but if he was here on a neutral showing is one thing, one that blatantly puts the Elio down on a Pro Elio site isn't the best way to start out.

And hi-jacking the Elio name into a "competitor" website didn't help, either.

 

[Coss]

And hi-jacking the Elio name into a "competitor" website didn't help, either.

Very true, that alone is actually enough to have that banned; but the following conversation was worth following to see where it would go.

 

[Maurtis]

I like the fold up doors. Zero impact protection, but they look cool. I would love something unconventional on the Elio, like a sliding canopy or gull wing door. I am tempted to go with a Lambo style door kit since it should be possible without major changes. I know they are cheesy and played out, but whenever I see a beat up Civic with them the 10 year old in me still stops and goes "whoa, cool!"

It is that same inner 10 year old that wants an Elio instead of a minivan, so I trust his judgement.

 

[Sethodine]

Hello all elio fans. Thanks, it seems that all of you don"t like SAM, but it is at least produced.

You can buy it and it have EPA approval. We will be in touch with all of you in the nearest future and maybe some of you will consider at least to take a test drive. It will be shortly possible to test drive it in California and in Florida.

Just a comment on this: The EPA does not regulate Electric Vehicles, thus, it is automatically "approved". The bigger issue would be getting approval by the NHTSA (are those DOT-approved highway wheels and tires?).

If I wanted to jump through all the hoops to import one of those, I'd import the two-person model from China. It actually comes with batteries! (I posted this a while back on my "Chinese Electric Trikes" thread). 43mph, up to 99 mile range on Lead-acid batteries, all for just $6300 (each, when you buy four )

 

[TCBronson]

Lights on top of the fenders, interesting.

 

[bunchathrees]

I just can't see myself driving in a car which has such a happy face.

 

[Neal]

Hello all elio fans. Thanks, it seems that all of you don"t like SAM, but it is at least produced.

You can buy it and it have EPA approval. We will be in touch with all of you in the nearest future and maybe some of you will consider at least to take a test drive. It will be shortly possible to test drive it in California and in Florida.

I like the look and the availability. But that will only appeal the very smallest of markets here in the states, including Elio enthusiasts. most of us are interested in Elios because we have long commutes and the saving in gas is a big draw. This vehicle will not suit very many people. The majority of America and the spread-out layout makes this vehicle's limited range unusable.

 

[R]

It already failed the most important feature that attracted some of us to the Elio.

NOT made in the USA

 

[floydv]

Does it come standard with a machete, ax, chainsaw, or other tools of the trade?

 

[Puna bob]

Will Elio ship to the big island?

There will be a distribution center in Honolulu on Oahu so if I have to I'll ship it from there.