The key facts

  • Tricycle Telufu GT5: two wheels at the front, one wide wheel at the rear, a single driver's seat
  • 10-horsepower electric motor, top speed 70 km/h, range of about 250 km
  • Charging from a 220 V outlet takes about 8 hours, price about 360 thousand rubles

Unusual Layout

The Chinese market has introduced the electric tricycle Telufu GT5, with Rossiyskaya Gazeta reporting the find. The vehicle has two wheels at the front, like a passenger car, and one wider wheel at the rear. It features two standard headlights and large mirrors, and the two doors open in the usual way.

Interior and Controls

There is only one seat at the front, with the steering column located in the center of the dashboard. In front of the driver is a digital instrument panel with onboard computer functions, and there is a rearview camera. The steering wheel has a truncated lower sector and joysticks for controlling the media system. Gears are selected with a rotary dial, and the center console houses dials for controlling the climate system.

Specifications and Price

The Telufu GT5 is equipped with a 10-horsepower electric motor that allows acceleration up to 70 km/h. The traction battery provides a range of about 250 km; a full charge from a regular 220 V outlet takes approximately 8 hours. The vehicle is manufactured by a company from the city of Linyi (Shandong province). In China and Brazil, the tricycle is priced at about 360 thousand rubles.