L7e vehicles — limited to 15 kW power and 450 kg (650 kg for cargo) — are road-legal across the EU and purpose-built for urban mobility. Their lightweight design makes them incredibly energy-efficient, easy to manoeuvre, and simple to park, offering a smart middle ground between two-wheelers and traditional cars. For everyday city trips, this means lower running costs, less stress, and more freedom in tight urban spaces.
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According to studies by DLR and T&E, L7e vehicles consume up to 80% less energy than conventional electric cars and require far fewer materials. For you, this translates into cheaper “fuel” costs, a smaller environmental footprint, and a more sustainable way to move through the city — proving that mobility can be both practical and planet-friendly without relying on heavy, oversized cars.
The European L7e segment is projected to grow from around 30,000 units in 2025 to over 70,000 by 2034, driven by urban electrification and local production. With strong innovation coming from Italy, Switzerland, and France, this growth ensures better availability, more choice, and long-term relevance for compact electric vehicles — so your investment remains future-proof in a rapidly evolving mobility landscape.
According to the LEV4Climate study by the German Aerospace Center (DLR, 2022), four-wheel light electric vehicles (L-category) use 30 – 80 % less energy than conventional electric cars in real-world conditions.Their lighter mass, smaller batteries, and optimized aerodynamics lead to lower production emissions and operating energy demand. (Sources: MDPI Energies 2023; DLR LEV4Climate 2022)
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Studies by Transport & Environment (T&E) and the European Platform Urban Mobility find that microcars, averaging just 2.5 m length, occupy half the parking space of standard vehicles and significantly reduce congestion.Replacing 10 % of cars in dense European cities with L7e microcars could free up 15 – 20 % of street capacity for pedestrians and bikes. (Sources: T&E “Are European countries steering drivers to go electric or stick to polluting SUVs,” 2022
Founded by leading microcar manufacturers from across Europe, the Microcar Coalition is an alliance of innovators committed to strengthening fair, modern mobility policies for L7e electric microcars. We work to ensure that compact, efficient vehicles receive full recognition in EU legislation, funding programs, and emission frameworks. Our mission: to make Europe’s mobility future compact, clean, and truly European — and to give microcars the political voice they deserve.
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