FAQ

L CITY is an electric utility vehicle with a multifunctional platform.

The L CITY EV is a business-friendly transportation unit with a multifunctional usage.  Offering two to six doors, two to eight seats and a big cargo area that offers plenty of space, coming in different sizes, it is the best EV in class on the market. The electric drive system is limited to 80 km/h due to its main purpose of urban functionality. Optional trailer integrated system allows several L CITY EV to be controlled by a single driver.

The L CITY EV has a WLTP range of 265 km. The integrated inboard charging system allows you to charge your battery over night with charge time of 6 – 8 hours to full – capacity. Here at L CITY, we do not recommend fast charging. In case that you need more range, we have a battery swap system, for users with large car fleets. You can charge the battery at home, office, or any parking area with standard 220V electricity network via a normal household plug. We do, however, recommend the installation of a wallbox charger. You can find more information about the charging system under the heading “Charging“.

Additionally, L CITY EV can optionally integrate solar technology and charge its battery using solar energy. The L CITY EV is the first LCV- light commercial vehicle in his class to use a serially implemented solar system which gives it up to 50 km/day additional range with up to 17 KW power additionally in sunny days.

The passenger cabin roof and body of the loading space – Koffer, are covered with monocrystalline silicon cells protected by polymer. Electricity generated by the L CITY EV Solar system can be connected in future with the SMART CITIES network.

L CITY EV’s are built by order. For preordering, please head to the Order section. There you will have to fill the order form. In the end, to finalize your order, you will need to make a 2000€ deposit. We accept preorders for 2022.

L CITY EV’s are built on a modular platform allowing right-hand drive version and autonomous driving in the future.

Due to the introduction of automatic emergency call (eCall), from 2018, every new vehicle in the EU must have an internet connection via a built-in SIM card, in accordance with ECE homologation. In the unfortunate event of a traffic incident, an emergency call is made automatically. The aim of introducing eCall is to significantly increase the chances of survival for seriously injured vehicle passengers.

L CITY is always connected and in addition provides further digital services and functions via the L CITY app using this internet connection. The protection of your data is a key concern for us!

The L CITY EV comes with a rear-wheel-drive system as standard, and an optional four-wheel drive system is available.

The L CITY EV’s are designed for urban use only. Off-road use is not recommended. Ground clearance is between 200 and 270 millimeters, enabling the vehicle to master uneven road surfaces.

Heat radiation that is beamed from the Sun to the Earth is mostly absorbed by the Earth’s surface. The rest of this heat is then radiated back from the Earth. Greenhouse gases, such as CO₂, stop the heat radiated by the Earth from being let out. This natural process is called a Greenhouse Effect.

CO₂ is emitted through human activity, for example through planes, motor vehicles, manufacturing or burning fossil fuels to produce energy.

The man-made increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere makes the natural greenhouse effect worse, causing global warming. CO₂ plays a significant role as it makes up most of the greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans.

CO₂-offsetting is an instrument to help protect the global climate: a given amount of CO₂-emissions emitted at one place in the world is prevented at another place, but in the end, it is irrelevant for the planet’s atmosphere. After mitigating and reducing CO₂-emissions, CO₂-offsets are an effective measure to counteract global warming.

CO₂-offsets work by upgrading and expanding renewable energies and energy-efficient technologies in developing countries to reduce or prevent the emission of gases that affect the climate.

Individuals or businesses seeking to offset their emissions identify and record them, before obtaining ‘certified emission reduction’ (CER) certificates, by making an offset payment to carbon offset providers, climate protection projects or carbon credit dealers. One certificate represents a specific, quantifiable amount (usually one ton) of CO₂ that is saved somewhere. The advantage to this principle is that emissions are saved in the Global South – where it is most economic to do so. There must be safeguards to check that emissions are reduced on a permanent basis and that the projects are only able to be brought to fruition through the additional funding received through the offset mechanism. That is, if those units or certificates weren’t sold, the projects would be unprofitable and therefore infeasible. The term used in the industry for this core criterion is the ‘additionality’ of the emission reductions.

Various standards are used to certify climate protection projects. They differ in the demands they place on the quality and environmental impact of the project and in local, social aspects. To register a climate protection project for certification, there must be scientific evidence of the project preventing CO₂-emissions. Independent bodies examine and certify this preventative effect.

There are further criteria relating to duration and social impact that must be fulfilled on top of those for climate protection benefits. High-quality climate protection projects are characterized by having positive effects for the local population of a project region.

Examples of this can include access to clean energy or improvements in household income or health. The most common certification standards are the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Gold Standard and Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), the latter of which was developed by the United Nations (UN). The Gold Standard is seen worldwide as the most rigorous certification standard in regard to the requirements placed on what a project does. Gold Standard climate protection projects must ensure sustainable development in the project countries on top of additionality. The CDM, on the other hand, puts special emphasis on the quality and transparency of processes when registering and realizing a climate protection project. The quality of what the project does and how it is organized is usually maximized in conjunction with the Gold Standard.

In 2020 we started developing our strategy to offset emissions originating from all stages of the L CITY manufacturing process. We are currently evaluating the emissions from our office activity, our production and assembly lines, and those produced from our business travels and logistics. We are identifying and recording these emissions systematically. Once finished collecting data, we will decide on the projects for offsetting about climate protection. We will select the projects that satisfy our exigence for quality, standards and generate benefits for the local population. It is important for our activity to not harm the community. CO₂-offsets are already included in the L CITY production price calculation.

L CITY Utility is an innovative electric vehicle that has the option to additionally charge its battery using solar energy. Solar Integration was optimized by our team of experts and the best suppliers on the market. Solar cells integrated into the loading space and body panels make it possible to use the L CITY EV’s in the best economical and environmentally friendly way.

Solar integration allows you to cover up to 20% of your average daily mileage. We use monocrystalline silicon solar cells that are integrated into the vehicle’s body and loading compartment. Selecting the right material is our top priority. The components we choose meet the following requirements: A service life of at least ten years, resistance to environmental influences such as UV rays and water, break resistance and light weight. Usually, solar cells are laminated onto a 2 – 5 mm thick glass. However, glass has a comparatively high weight and low break resistance. We use polymer and glass fiber epoxy as substitute materials. They are light, weather resistant and significantly more break-proof than glass.

If you experience a minor collision, you must first check to see whether and to what extent the cells in the affected panel are damaged. You must also check the damaged module to see if it is still functioning and only replace it if it is genuinely in need of replacement. Our cells are connected in a very innovative way with flexible lines which in case of accident leave the entire line of cells intact. There is also a layer of polymer or transparent resin that provides the solar cells underneath with the best possible protection against impact or damage, such as scratches. Unlike glass, resin and polymer are brake proof and make our solar modules significantly more durable than traditional panels. In addition, our panels are glued to the 20-30 mm thermo neutral wall panels of the Loading space (kofer) surface. Therefore, the risk of a complete module damage is reduced to very low.

The L CITY EV has a battery capacity of 62.2 kWh. Assuming a household consumption of 11 kWh per day, there will be enough power for a household for about 5 days. This functionality is not yet available and is due for a future integration.

Yes, technologically speaking, the L CITY EV is capable of powering work tools and equipment. An invertor could be installed onboard to convert the 144V to 220V with a power of up to 3 kWh.

The L CITY app offers a variety of services, combining innovative mobility with cloud configuration. With your smart phone you can lock/unlock your car, monitor electricity consumption, data transfer for fleet management customers and so on..  The L CITY app is your digital key for the L CITY and a window to real-time vehicle information. The data connection of our vehicle is as reliable as the automatic emergency call service eCall and is controlled by the Vehicle Connectivity Module.

The data transfer between car and our cloud management system allows you to have a record all of your trips and to use data for future planning of how to use energy in most sufficient way. Energy consumption, load data and all driving parameters are sent real time to our cloud system. Monitoring of the state of the car, the battery pack and the entire vehicle electronic system is done through our cloud integration. This makes it possible using L CITY EV to save the environment and your wallet.

We offer constant monitoring of the technical condition of your L CITY EV. In case of any existing or upcoming problem the car sends message to our server and in case of emergency the operator can monitor the state of your vehicle. Remote control to the complete L CITY EV system allows easy maintenance and quick support in case of technical or electronic failure. This method implemented in a business fleet EV reduces significantly the costs and protects the environment.

Yes, they are different. In terms of design, construction and features, our prototypes are close to the final product. During preparation for series production, the vehicle is being optimized on various levels. Both the interior and the exterior of the L CITY EV have a significant design upgrade in quality.

Due to the commercial utility of L CITY, we offer it in the following basic colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Red.

For orders of 50+ vehicles additional color options are possible.