Scoot Over Elon, Foxconn’s Project X Is In Town: The Electric Car You Never Knew You Needed
A Dream of Gogoro-Powered Speed in a Bite-Sized Package
Forget your high-horsepower, gas-guzzling supercars, there’s a new hot toy zooming into town. It’s time for the pint-sized electric revolution. Project X, an adorable little powerhouse of an electric car, recently left the crowd flabbergasted at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Rising from the colosseum of Mobility in Harmony Consortium (MIH), led by none other than our dear industrial tycoon, Foxconn, Project X is bridging the gap between sexy speed and environmentally friendly rides, one Gogoro scooter battery at a time.
Goodbye Charging Station Blues
No more sipping stale espresso while your sleek electric chariot charges at a snail-paced speed. Project X avidly declares, “Not on my watch.” This beauty comes with batteries that you can swap out faster than flipping pancakes, letting you zoom off into the sunset without twiddling your thumbs at the dreaded EV charging station.
Cramps Are for Camping, Not For Commuting
Looks can be deceiving, and the Project X is hell-bent on proving that. While it might look like the cousin of the Smart Fortwo with a quirky stubby charm, this marvelous machine can snugly fit three humans and gently whispers, “Size isn’t everything.” Unfortunately, a spot for the fourth individual had to be sacrificed to the mighty Gogoro gods in the form of two tilted battery slots for swift swap outs.
Hot Take:
In this age of “the bigger, the better,” the Project X offers a fun—and slightly sassy—counterpoint. This cute, city-friendly electric vehicle might just be the micro-sized marvel that could finally make electric city commuting cooler than a polar bear’s toenails. It’s got the speed, the charm, and a reminder that good things do come in small, Gogoro-battery powered packages. To your SUVs, I say “Thank U, Next.” Project X, “Your Tiny Majesty,” will see you now!
Original article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/26/23933118/mih-consortium-project-x-gogoro-swap-battery-ev-car-japan-mobility-show-2023
