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In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series on LSVs and electric micro-cars, we discussed the definitions, use cases, and street-legal rules regarding this important class of tiny vehicles. Now in Part 3, the final installment of the series, we’ll look at which street-legal vehicles are actually available in the US.

As we discussed in Part 2, there are clearly defined federal regulations that low-speed vehicles (LSVs) must meet to be considered street-legal in the vast majority of the US. While there are a few states with more lenient LSV laws (I’m looking at you, Arizona and Colorado), almost everywhere in the US requires LSVs to meet dozens of regulations relating to their manufacturing and safety equipment.

These are the vehicles that do, or will shortly. And we’ll regularly update this list as new street-legal LSVs join the market.

Also, it is important to note that there are a growing number of unscrupulous micro-car dealers in the US that claim street-legal status for their LSVs purely based on claims that the vehicles “only reach 25 mph of speed” or “come with seat belts,” though as we learned in Part 2 of this series, that isn’t nearly enough to make the vehicles street-legal.

So always remember to check a bit deeper before simply believing any ol’ micro-car is a street-legal LSV.

Eli Zero

The Eli ZERO is an all-electric two-seater that is already available in Europe as a quadricycle, but is expected to enter the US market soon as a street-legal LSV.

As of mid-2023, Eli is preparing for an exclusive pilot of the Eli ZERO in the US. The company will launch a pre-order program and plans to deliver a limited number of vehicles in the US by the end of the year.

The Eli ZERO was designed from the ground up as a LSV to comply with both Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for LSVs and CARB requirements for California.

Initially designed for the US market, the Eli ZERO was later developed into a European version of the vehicle, which has already been made available in select regions across Europe. Building on the international experience gained, the company is now planning to introduce a special edition of the Eli ZERO for the US market.

As Eli’s founder and CEO Marcus Li explained to Electrek:

In the US, roughly 60% of journeys are under six miles, and cars in urban areas move slower than you would think. The average speed of a car in Midtown Manhattan is only 4.7 mph. As people seek affordable, practical, and eco-friendly ways to get around, the demand for advanced micro-EVs like the Eli ZERO is set to soar. According to McKinsey, the addressable market can reach $100 billion by 2030, and Eli is well-positioned to seize the opportunities presented by this transformative era.

Pricing hasn’t been announced for the US, but the Eli Zero costs around €14,000 in Europe, or approximately US $15,000.

Wink Motors

Wink currently has four different models of LSVs that have all been homologated for street-legal use in the US. Two of its models, the Sprout and the Sprout Solar, are designed for budget-minded drivers, coming in at just under US $10,000. The more premium models, known as the Mark 1 and Mark 2 Solar, are still fairly low-priced at around US $12,000. 

All of the models are four-seaters and have similar performance specs, feature safer fireproof lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries as standard, and include air conditioning. 

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The solar versions of each body style include a large solar panel on the roof to partially recharge the battery from the sun. The panels are sufficiently large to add around 5 miles of range per day, or even more in extra sunny areas. For those that only use the vehicle in the city or around the neighborhood, that might be enough to never charge the vehicles into the wall for home-charging.

Compared to most other buggy-style street-legal LSVs in the US, Wink’s models are slightly more car-like in their appearances, especially the Mark 1 and Mark 2 solar. The prices also compare favorably to higher cost LSVs, putting the Wink vehicles closer in line with LSV golf cart pricing.

WAEV GEM

The GEM is one of the original low-speed tiny cars to popularize the concept of a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV). The company changed ownership a few times, most recently being spun out from the larger Polaris umbrella and now settling with WAEV.

GEMs are largely open-air vehicles, similar to a golf cart, though they have accessory options for adding doors for a more enclosed experience.

They’re popular at commercial venues, campuses, airports, and other locations that require people movers that aren’t necessarily cars, or that require indoor vehicle use.

GEMs are some of the more refined LSVs on the road, boasting many years of development and innovations. However, high prices make them more expensive than a simple golf cart or other newer LSVs to market. Despite seemingly lower prices starting at around US $14,000, the base model vehicles come with decades-old lead acid battery technology. Upgrading to a proper, modern lithium-ion battery is an over US $9,000 upgrade by itself. So while these vehicles look great and function well, they’re pricey enough that they’ve largely been left to commercial use.

AYRO

There aren’t many street-legal electric mini-trucks in the US, but AYRO is trying to change that. This Texas-based electric vehicle startup is nearing production of its AYRO Vanish mini-truck.

The Vanish comes in a standard flatbed design, but add-ons can turn it into a pickup truck of sorts with three fold-down side gates. There are also modular cargo box options that can create a box truck configuration. 

The Vanish is being produced in Texas at AYRO’s Round Rock facility, making it one of the first electric mini-trucks produced in the US.

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The LSV version is homologated for use on public roads, but AYRO will also have a non-homologated version for private property and campus use. That model will have a higher load capacity and can take advantage of performance specs that fall outside of the regulatory framework of LSVs in the US.

At a starting price of around US $33,000, the Vanish is pricey compared to most LSVs. Considering its target market is commercial applications and that the vehicle is able to haul much more than most LSVs, that price might be worth it for the right type of commercial customer in need of an electric mini-truck

Pickman

Pickman is a Chinese manufacturer or electric mini-trucks. They’ve been around the block a few times, including for several years before we began covering the company back in 2019.

The company has produced several versions of its electric mini-trucks for the US market that have been designed to meet federal standards for LSVs.

Mini-trucks are popular forms of utility vehicles in many areas of the world, but they have yet to catch on in large numbers in the US. This is largely due to safety standards and regulations for motor vehicles in the US, which make it hard for low-volume production vehicles to enter the US. But with the creation of the LSV category, more electric mini-trucks are starting to make their way stateside. Most imported Chinese electric mini-trucks are not street-legal in the US since they don’t comply with US LSV regulations, but the Pickman has been homologated for sale in the US.

Prices for Pickman trucks in the US start just north of US $20,000, though special versions such as four-seaters and others come with higher price tags.

Club Car

Club Car is one of the largest golf cart manufacturers in the US and has several LSV versions of its vehicles. While most of the standard golf carts in its lineup are not homologated as LSVs and thus don’t meet federal regulations for on-road use, the company’s LSV models were designed to meet these federal requirements.

The company has both four-seater and six-seater models that qualify as LSVs, as well as utility versions and even an electric mini-truck vehicle designed to meet LSV standards. Prices start at around $13,500 for the most affordable options, but those use older-technology lead acid batteries.

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The company is also working on an interesting concept known as the CRU (seen above), which is a more luxurious open-air vehicle that combines the mobility of a golf cart with the luxury of a living room sofa.

E-Z-GO

E-Z-GO is another large manufacturer of golf carts that has also expanded into LSV versions of its popular models.

Like Club Car’s LSV models, E-Z-GO’s Liberty LSV is largely a golf cart that has been homologated for street use by meeting the federal safety regulations for low-speed vehicles.

This means that it is an open air vehicle like a golf cart, features bench seats, flat plastic windshield, and easy entry through the doorless sides of the vehicle.

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It also includes some more creature-comfort features such as an infotainment system with music streaming via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Anyone who is used to driving a golf cart will immediately find this style of LSV familiar, since it looks and functions much like a traditional golf cart. But due to the modifications required for street-legal homologation as well as the lithium-ion battery package the price is quite a bit steeper than a simple golf cart. The Liberty LSV starts at around US $20,000 and climbs from there depending on accessories.

MOKE America

MOKE America offers its open-air Mokes in the US, based on the original British design popularized in European beach towns throughout the ’60s and ’70s. 

Unlike the original Mokes, these are all-electric and thus don’t require the same level of maintenance as those old combustion engines. But they still retain much of the same classic charm, from the low step-over entry to the windy cockpit and seating for four. 

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The specialty design certainly adds to the price though, with a Moke starting at around US $23,000 before any add-ons like a soft-top or rain doors. 

When it comes to the fun-loving wind in your face driving with classic vibes, it’s hard to beat the look of an old-school Moke!

More LSVs are sure to come!

These are the currently available street-legal LSVs in the US, as of the time of publishing. We’ll do our best to update though as more interesting models come to market.

There are other NEVs and micro-cars in the US, though like we talked about in Part 2 of this series, many are not actually street legal. In fact, many of the options sold online that make claims of “street legal!!!” are far from actually being approved for use on US roads. 

As the LSV category grows and more Americans find their way toward smaller, nimbler, and more convenient electric micro-cars, the number of street-legal options is sure to expand.

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This tiny EV that’s selling for under $12,000 in Europe is coming to the US

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Is this the tiny “kei” car everyone is talking about? Not exactly. Jeep maker Stellantis announced plans to bring the tiny Fiat Topolino EV, which sells for under $12,000 in Europe, to the US.

Fiat plans to launch the tiny Topolino EV in the US

Less than a week after President Trump called Japan’s kei cars “really cute” during a White House meeting with Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, Ford’s Jim Farley, GM’s Mary Barra, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in attendance, we might actually get one in the US.

At Miami Art Week, Fiat CEO Olivier Francois announced that the company is planning to launch the ultra-compact Topolino EV in the US.

After a few appearances in the US, including at last month’s LA Auto Show, Francois said the tiny electric car is “creating tremendous excitement among consumers.”

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So much so that the company is actually planning to make it available for US buyers. “I’m happy to share that we’ll be bringing the Fiat Topolino to the US,” Francois said.

Although the company didn’t reveal any other information beyond “more details to come next year,” we have a good idea of what to expect.

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The new Fiat Topolino (Source: Stellantis)

The Topolino, which translates to “little mouse” in Italian, is currently sold in Europe and South America. In Europe, it starts at 9,890 euros, or roughly $11,500.

At just 2,530 mm (99.6″) long, the Topolino is classified as an electric “quadricycle,” rather than a standard car. In some EU countries, like Germany, it can be driven by 15-year-olds.

Powered by a 5.4 kWh battery pack and an 8 hp electric motor, the tiny EV delivers up to 75 km (46 miles) of WLTP range. It can also be fully charged in four hours using a 240V outlet. We will find out more details soon, including prices and US specs.

Can Fiat’s tiny EV win over US buyers? With America’s love for bigger trucks and SUVs, it might be a tough sell. Fiat sold just 1,528 vehicles in the US last year, down from nearly 44,000 in 2012, its first full sales year.


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EcoFlow Christmas Sale offers up to 68% power station savings + flash sale, Aventon e-bikes up to $500 off, Anker security lows, more

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Leading the pack of today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s newly launched Christmas Holiday Sale with up to 68% initial discounts, extra savings, FREE gifts, and two segments of giveaways. Among the bunch, we’re seeing the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station bundled with two 220W solar panels and getting a FREE Power Hat for its second-ever $1,139 low + there is separate coverage of the event’s first 48-hour flash sale with returning low prices there, too. We also have Aventon’s entire e-bike lineup getting up to $500 discounts – plus, getting orders in by December 10 ensures they’ll be delivered by Christmas – all starting from $999. There’s also a collection of Anker eufy smart security devices – including solar cameras – back at lows starting from $50, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Christmas e-bike sale with a December 15 shipping deadline for the holiday, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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EcoFlow has transitioned from its Cyber Week deals into its newly launched Christmas Holiday Sale with up to 68% discounts, extra savings, FREE gifts, and even two rounds of giveaways that you can be eligible for by giving your email and joining its mailing list. We’re seeing plenty of Black Friday deals returning during this sale, like the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station with two 220W solar panels at $1,139.05 shipped, after using the code 25EFXMAFF at checkout for an additional 5% off, which beats out Amazon’s pricing by $160. This bundle carries a large $3,197 MSRP directly from the brand, but at other marketplaces, like Amazon, you’ll often find it only climbing as high as $2,099 these days. We saw this same rate (along with the extra savings) appear during the previous Cyber Week sale event after cutting it from its $1,214 Black Friday pricing, and now its coming back around again, giving you $960 off the going rate ($2,058 off the MSRP) and landing it back at the best price we have tracked – plus, you’ll get a FREE Power Hat ($99 value). Be sure to head below for the rest of EcoFlow’s Christmas Holiday Sale’s lineup.

We’re seeing a much larger spread of bonus savings/gifts during EcoFlow’s Christmas Holiday Sale, starting with the 5% bonus savings you can get on most offers by using the code 25EFXMAFF at checkout. From there, you’ll have four tiers of FREE gifts (aside from free gifts attached to select units): orders of $300 to $499 get a free RIVER series bag, orders from $500 to $2,499 get a free Power Hat, orders of $2,500 to $3,499 get a free refurbished RIVER 2 Max power station, and orders above $3,500 get two free 160W portable solar panels. There are also the two giveaways that you can join on the sale’s main landing page here, with two winners getting select power stations and six getting gift cards – to be drawn/announced on December 18 and 28, 2025.

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One of EcoFlow’s more popular backup power solutions with a well-rounded build, the DELTA 2 Max power station comes housing LiFePO4 battery cells with a starting 2,048Wh capacity, which you can bolster up to 6,144Wh with extra batteries added on. There are 15 versatile output ports to deliver up to 2,400W of steady juice to devices and appliances, while also having the surging power rise as high as 3,400W.

This bundle gives you four ways to recharge the station, starting with the 440W of solar input that puts you closer to its 1,000W maximum – of which, only 800W is needed to fully recharge in 2.3 hours, so expect about double that time with this package. An AC outlet can get it back to 80% in up to 68 minutes, or you can use AC and solar together for faster rates. As it comes, you can use your car’s auxiliary port as you drive, or with the purchase of the brand’s 800W alternator charger, you can recharge in 2.6 hours of driving.

***Note: The prices below have not had the bonus savings factored in, and not all of the offers will be eligible to stack the discount on their initial price cuts, like the DELTA 3 1000 Air, for example. Be sure to still use the code 25EFXMAFF at checkout to ensure you’re getting the best deals!

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As I mentioned, EcoFlow is having a separate RAPID power bank seasonal promotion that is taking up to 50% off the latest series – including the new 25W MagSafe models – all starting from $55. We also have three exclusive sales from Wellbots that give you much more savings at all new low prices, starting with the DELTA 3 Ultra power station at $879. There’s also the DELTA Pro Ultra station that gets a FREE 400W solar panel at $3,329, as well as up to $13,289 savings across 20 different DELTA Pro Ultra X gear and bundles that start from $174.

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Until December 10, score up to $500 savings on all of Aventon’s e-bikes and get it ahead of Christmas – deals start from $999

Aventon still has its ongoing extended Black Friday Sale offering up to $500 discounts across its e-bike lineup, with a deadline to receive your new ride ahead of Christmas set for December 10. We’re seeing all the newest models join the savings train here, with things starting lowest on the Soltera 2.5 Lightweight Commuter e-bike at $999 shipped. Normally going for $1,199 at full price, we first saw this low rate pop up back in late August, and its back around during this holiday shopping season giving you $200 savings at the best tracked price.

If you want to learn more about this model, or browse the entire lineup of e-bike deals and get your order in before the December 10 shipping deadline, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

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Several Anker eufy solar cameras, smart locks, more are seeing up to 50% savings back to lows from $50

Through Anker’s official eufy Amazon storefront, we’re seeing the brand offer several of its smart home security devices back at Black Friday rates or the next-best prices. One such model heading back to its best pricing is the popular Anker eufy SoloCam S220 Wireless Solar Security Camera starting at $49.99 shipped, while its 4-camera bundle is back at $179.99 shipped. These two bundles usually fetch full $100 or $280 prices, with the deals here having first been spotted during Amazon’s full Black Friday sale event. You’re getting 50% and 36% markdowns for the second time here while the deals last, cutting $50 and $100 off the going rates to land them back at their all-time lowest prices.

If you want to browse the entire lineup of Anker eufy smart security devices benefitting from discounts, be sure to check out our original coverage of these deals here.

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EcoFlow’s first 48-hour Christmas Holiday flash sale returns the DELTA Pro 3 power station to $2,099 low, more

As part of its newly launched Christmas Holiday Sale, EcoFlow has also launched the first of this event’s 48-hour flash sales taking up to 65% off four offers, with the sole power station unit in the bunch being the DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station with a FREE folding wagon cart at $2,099 shipped. While this unit has a $3,699 MSRP, you’ll find it more often starting around $2,699, particularly at Amazon, where it is priced without the wagon cart $200 higher. Discounts over the year have only seen it come down this low in price once before, during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale event, with things otherwise keeping above $2,299. You’re getting another chance at the all-time lowest price here, complete with $600 off the going rate and $1,600 off the MSRP. Head below to check out the full lineup of flash deals while they last through December 10.

You can learn more about this power station, or the other bundles at up to 65% off, be sure to check out our original coverage of these flash deals here.

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The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.


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XCharge NA just launched New England’s fastest charging site

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XCharge NA and Cellerate Power have brought online what they say is New England’s fastest EV charging site in Vermont, right at the base of Stratton Mountain Resort.

The site opened to the public in late October 2025 and offers 400-kilowatt ultra-fast charging to a part of the state that previously topped out at much slower speeds.

The site is powered by XCharge NA’s C7 Ultra-Fast Chargers, which can deliver up to 400 kW — about two to three times faster than most other fast chargers in the region. Cellerate Power says the nearest alternative fast-charging option is about 30 minutes away and limited to 150 kW for CCS-equipped vehicles only.

By contrast, the Winhall site supports both NACS and CCS connectors, meaning it can serve virtually all EV models.

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Cellerate Power, a Vermont-based company focused on expanding equitable access to infrastructure, says the project aims to make EV travel more practical in a state where cold winters and mountainous terrain can amplify range anxiety.

The C7 chargers also feature large 21.5-inch screens, which XCharge NA and Cellerate Power claim can enhance the charging experience while promoting local economic development.

Aatish Patel, cofounder and president of XCharge NA, says the Vermont deployment marks the first North American installation of its C7 Ultra-Fast Chargers. “It will expand access to fast charging in regions where it was previously unavailable and offer drivers a more efficient, reliable charging experience.”

The charging station is located at 40 VT Route 30 in Winhall, Vermont, 05340, at the base of the Stratton Mountain Ski Resort access road, making it a convenient stop for locals and travelers heading to and from southern Vermont’s ski and recreation areas.

Read more: XCharge NA is now leasing DC fast chargers to small businesses

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