Smile all the way
This is not a car. This is not a scooter. This is the Carver. A 100% electric city vehicle, perfect for commuting and short journeys. Get out there, with a smile, every time!
50 MPH
80 mile / 130 km range
Always warm & dry
Choose your Carver:
Experience the 100% electric Carver.
It’s not a car and not a scooter. This is Carver, perfect for commuting and short journeys. A fun way to make a difference every day!
Carver is Genius
Carver combines the comfort and safety of a car with the maneuverability and convenience of a scooter.
Pleasure
Surrender yourself to an incomparable driving experience and a unique tilting sensation at every turn.
Ease
Warm and dry in all seasons with a handy retractable convertible roof. No traffic and parking problems.
Affordable
From £9,158 (exc. VAT) and ultra-low charging costs you swing through traffic. For approx. £1 your battery is fully charged.
Responsible
The 100% electric Carver is emission-free and space-saving. Drive on around 60 miles on a charge.
Stand Out, Make a difference.
The Carver is a 100% electric vehicle that can carve through traffic. Unlike four-wheeled vehicles the Carver is narrow at just 98cm so has the ability to travel through congestion. Unlike a motorcycle the Carver has three wheels for added stability, the driver and passenger both have seatbelts and they're protected by a steel frame. The Carver maintains the fun of a motorcycle by being able to lean into corners, using the patented Dynamic Vehicle Control (DVC) system, and offering all weather protection. In hot and sunny weather the roof is fully convertible and the front windows can slide open or can also be removed enhancing its sporty nature.
The Carver Cargo has a maximum load capacity of 500kg in its 500 litre storage space making it an ideal last-mile delivery vehicle.
Carver avoids congestion and pollution (ULEZ) charges.
It has low running costs (approximately £1* for 5 hours electricity to fully charge the battery giving a range of around 62 miles (100km)). R+ and S+ both have 3 hours charging time for 80%. (most people charge with at least 20% charge remaining). R+ has 130km (80miles) range. S+ has 100km (60miles) range.
Carver can be branded with your logo/livery reducing your advertising budget.
You can drive a Carver if you have a car driving licence or motorcycle licence. Carver R+ has classification of a L2e-P scooter. This means you can drive/ride on as part of the UK driving license categories:
Mopeds - Category AM (as can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories)
What is the law relating to three wheeled vehicles: www.askthe.police.uk
In summary anyone that has passed their car licence before 19 January 2013 and you get it renewed the licence will now show categories B1 and A 79(3) on it. The A category means you can drive/ride any bike or tricycle of any power. Although, 79(3) after the A means you are only entitled to drive tricycles of any power and not motorbikes. Where the Carver is categorised as a l2e or l5e (powered tricycle) this means you can drive the Carver on a normal licence if you pass it before 19/1/2013.
We hope that you can see how the Carver offers a solution to the problems of congestion and pollution in UK towns and cities. We are very happy to be able to invite you for a test drive!
*1kWh as listed on a domestic electricity bill is 16 pence at August 2021. Battery capacity is 5.3 kWh. 5.3 x 16p = 85p for 100km range. 365 days travelling 100km/day total range 36,500km is £308.67. No road tax.
Carver Videos
A selection of Carver videos from around the web.
Top Gear series 33 episode 2 Carver in Paris
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001f0wl
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001f0wl/top-gear-series-33-episode-2
The Legend Continues - the rebirth of the Carver in Electric form.
Sam Branson Carverelectric.co.uk
Carver S+ review
Hire a Carver S+ subject to availability from Zimbl, Cotefield Farm, Zimbl House, Oxford Rd, Bodicote, Banbury OX15 4AQ map below
Open ⋅ Closes 9:45 pm
email: richard@zimbl.co.uk Phone: 07842 415921
London - Cartopia GDK Garage 1-3 Hale Lane London NW73NU 02033842999 admin@cartopia.uk
UP North, Adventure Leisure Vehicles have an S+ Carver that they are using for test drives. Located Just off junction 38 on the M6 in Tebay, you'll find our spacious 25,000 sq ft showroom and workshop. Book your test drive appointment on 01539 624 141. https://www.adventurelv.com/contact/
Southampton - Tilt EV Cleveland Road Southampton Hampshire SO182AE 07741685843 carver@tiltev.co.uk