Zigy: The Single-Seater Electric Vehicle Perfect for Navigating in City Traffic

London’s often congested and narrow streets inspired the creation of Zigy, a compact electric urban vehicle designed by independent mobility designer Andrea Mocellin. Resembling a hooded electric motorcycle, Zigy is perfect for everyday commuting and can easily navigate crowded city streets thanks to its sleek design.

The design team believes that Zigy can achieve both aerodynamic efficiency and lightweight construction through its choice of materials. They plan to build its chassis from thermoplastic composites, which are known for their reusability and improved recyclability compared to thermosets. In addition, a selection of carbon and natural fibers will be used for the exterior and interior body panels, further reducing Zigy’s weight compared to typical vehicles.

Andrea Mocellin and the team at DEXET Technologies designed Zigy in about three months. They used hand sketches, 2D and 3D prototypes, and VR simulations to refine its final form. During the design research phase, they analyzed user behavior, conducted packaging studies, modeled proportions, explored materials, and developed the interface.

The final design of Zigy features glass curves around the roof and front that extend over the sides of the single-seater. This design allows wider outward views, enhancing the driver’s visibility. A silver rim surrounds Zigy, housing the headlights and taillights in a single strip. The battery pack is located under the vehicle, with the motors presumably located in the wheels.