Wings EV Robin Electric Quadricycle: 90km Range, 60km/h Top Speed, And A Litttle Bigger Than A Bike

Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024, 17:25 [IST]

Urban areas face significant challenges with pollution, congestion, and limited parking. While electric vehicles address pollution, compact designs are needed for better personal mobility.

Pranav Dandekar explained that the idea for Robin emerged from the shift from scooters to cars due to urban issues like potholes and congestion. He noted that most cars carry only one or two people, worsening congestion. Electric vehicles reduce pollution but not congestion. The goal was to combine the efficiency of a two-wheeler with the safety and comfort of a small car.

Specifications of Robin

Robin is classified as an L7 quadricycle, adhering to European standards. It can reach speeds up to 60 km/h, ideal for city driving, and offers a range of 90 km on a single charge. The vehicle accelerates from 0-40 kmph in 5 seconds. The charging port is at the rear, with the charger mounted under the driver's seat. It takes about 5 hours to fully charge using a standard 16-ampere plug.

The dimensions are similar to a large motorbike (2250 x 945 x 1560mm) with a ground clearance of 160mm. The main door for the driver is on the right side, while the rear passenger door is on the left for curbside access. Smaller doors provide flexibility for entry and exit from both sides.

Battery Pack Details

Robin uses a patented 5.6 KWh LFP battery pack called Wings PowerSlab. This LFP chemistry is more thermally stable than NMC, making it suitable for hot Indian conditions. The battery pack is only 69mm tall, making it the world's thinnest automotive battery pack.

This battery pack is part of Robin's skateboard construction, sitting under the floorboard and spanning the chassis's length and width. This design lowers the center of gravity, providing stability and balanced weight distribution (47/53 FAW/RAW). This placement enhances vehicle stability and handling.

Drive-by-Wire Technology

In Robin, traditional drive shafts are replaced by two independently controlled BLDC hub motors in the rear wheels, managed by software. This drive-by-wire technology allows active stability control by independently controlling each motor. This system enhances vehicle stability comparable to sports cars or high-end vehicles with electronic stability control.

After five years of development and seven pre-production prototypes, Robin has passed all L7 homologation tests, including full-frontal crash tests. With production preparations underway in Indore and a website launched for pre-orders, deliveries are expected next year.

Robin will be available in three variants—e, s, and x—starting at an introductory price of INR 1,99,000.

The electrification of mobility options addresses vehicular pollution but not congestion or parking issues in urban areas. Innovations like Robin aim to solve these problems by offering compact yet comfortable personal mobility solutions.

Source: EVreporter