Are you squealing like I did when I first saw this picture? That’s a Peapod – a car that charges like your iPod or cell phone does in the wall at 110 volts. It’s a-dor-a-ble!
It’s a neighborhood car, it caps at 25mph for speed and comes in three models: the Peapod (above), the Twinpod (2 seater) and the Utilitypod which has a little bed in the back like a pickup.
If it went at least 10mph faster, I’d consider one. But at the $12,500 starting price, I personally would rather buy a Smart Car which I can take on the interstate. However if you do live in a neighorhoods with nearby shops and amenities (and a low speed limit), this is a great alternative to a golf cart.
That’s awesome.. It is a shame about the top speed, though..
25mph is doable for me, but it would mean … getting honked at. a lot.
You’re right, 10 more mph would do it..
Comment by Chris Wage — July 2, 2009 @ 1:31 pm
25mph is doable if you live in one of those McMansion suburbs where there isn’t much traffic. Which, I suppose, is what these cars are intended for.
It looks like it would light up to the sound/beat of music. Or honks. That’d probably piss people off even more!
Comment by Ms. Tabitha — July 2, 2009 @ 1:33 pm