Motorcycle footprint, small-car storage
Belgian startup Any has opened reservations for the LUV1, an electric two-wheeler built around a 120-liter storage compartment. The company lists a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour, a range of 100 to 140 kilometers and two removable lithium-ion batteries.
The vehicle starts at roughly 7,000 euros, with a refundable 49-euro reservation, according to TechCrunch. The outlet reported that Any had collected about 600 reservations in its first 100 days and raised 2.75 million euros.
Any says the batteries can be charged from a household outlet in 2.5 to four hours. A phone provides navigation and battery information, while a single lock secures the cargo door, batteries and storage.
Design is the business case
The LUV1’s central idea is not speed. It is utility: groceries, work equipment or sports gear can ride where a traditional engine and fuel tank would sit.
Reservations do not guarantee mass production or delivery. Any still has to secure manufacturing capital, service the vehicles and prove range in everyday conditions. But the design identifies a useful middle ground between a scooter and a small car.
The vehicle weighs 160 kilograms and requires an A1-class license in the markets described by Any. Its real test will be total ownership cost: battery durability, repair access, insurance and resale value matter as much as cargo volume. If those pieces work, the LUV1 could appeal to urban households and small businesses that need capacity without a car-sized footprint.