Top features of one-off Opel Rocks e-XTREME EV
Opel has revealed the one-off Rocks e-XTREME electric buggy as a next-level all-electric urban mobility solution. The German carmaker kept its promise to design student Lukas Wenzhofer by building a real-life example of his original renderings from the "Rocks-e Design Hack" competition. The unique-looking EV is based on the Rocks-e model, which itself draws inspiration from the quirky city roundabout, the Citroen AMI.
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Dubbed as the world's first 'Sustainable Urban Mobility' (SUM) vehicle, Opel introduced the Rocks-e EV in 2021. The compact city roundabout was essentially a rebadged version of the iconic Citroen AMI. To take the EV's design to the next level, the carmaker organized the "Rocks-e Design Hack" competition for designers across the globe. The winning design was created by Lukas Wenzhofer from Hunfelden, Germany.
The EV features LED headlights with Opel Visor treatment
Opel Rocks e-XTREME retains the overall design philosophy of the Rocks-e EV. However, the four-wheeler features a bright yellow-colored roll-over hoop, LED headlights with Opel Visor treatment, rugged-looking bumpers with skid plates, circular ORVMs, flared wheel arches with black cladding, and designer wheels with grippy all-terrain tires. The rear end of the EV is graced by sleek LED taillamps and a carbon fiber wing.
It gets 3D-printed panels all around the body
To bring the original rendering to life, Opel utilized the 3D printing method to create multiple body panels on the Rocks e-XTREME electric buggy. The entire front and rear fascias of the EV have been created using this method.
It should have a two-seater cabin
The interiors of the Opel Rocks e-XTREME are under wraps. However, we expect the compact EV to retain the quirky-looking two-seater cabin from the Citroen AMI and feature a minimalist dashboard, bucket-type seats with multi-point seatbelts, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, and multiple storage spaces all around the cabin. Details regarding safety equipment are yet to be disclosed by the carmaker.
It promises a range of up to 75km
Powering the Opel Rocks e-XTREME is the same 8hp electric motor and 5.5kWh battery pack from the Rocks-e. The electric buggy promises to deliver a range of up to 75km on a single charge. The quadricycle likely reaches a top speed of 45km/h.
