Mindset: a Swiss electric car

Mindset is the name of a small electric car manufactured by a Swiss company. The Mindset is the size of a Golf, has just been unveiled as a concept, and seems to be an interesting electric car.

The electric version will arrive in 2010 and will feature a motor of 70 kW and a range of around 100 km. They also plan to launch a hybrid version that would run mainly on the electric motor, with the petrol engine responsible for recharging the batteries, increasing its range to 800 km.

As for the design, the Mindset is a large car, with a well-crafted design, and this is no coincidence. The director of the Swiss company, Murat Günak, worked for the Volkswagen Group as head of design for the group’s brands, and had previously worked on creations such as the Maybach and the SLR McLaren.

An interesting fact is its chassis, made of a robust aluminium structure covered with recyclable materials, and weighing 900 kg. We will have to keep an eye on how the project evolves, but it looks like a very interesting electric alternative with good design.

Via | Quattroruote