Even though the tech aspect of the car might be the most important criteria when picking out an EV, we simply can’t ignore the QBEAK’s good looks. The manufacturer has created both a coupe and a convertible version of the car, both in a bright orange.
You might think that a car that has the “beak” in its name would have some sort of pronounced proboscis, but we really don’t find the QBEAK all that bird-like. The strangeness doesn’t stop there, as the car seats an odd number of people, three in the current configuration or six in another. However the exterior proportions are smaller than those of a smart fortwo.
It’s kart-like configuration with a wheel on each end should prove useful in tight city conditions, where parking is always an issue. Instead of a big lump under the bonnet, the QBEAK has motors that fit inside the wheels, which also contributes to the reduced proportions, plus composite suspension that's much more compact than your average strut setup. The car also has stainless steel disc brakes that won’t see much use, as the regenerative braking system of the motors also takes care of the stopping.
The manufacturer says that the QBEAK can go up to 300 km (186 miles) between trips to the plug, but we can’t tell you much else at the moment about technical details or a launch date.
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