Abstract: The lightweight electric vehicle comprising two front wheels and a rear wheel comprises a high-strength load-bearing chassis comprising a base, sides and bulkheads as a safety cell for the driver. A separate lightweight plastics body forms an aerodynamic tear drop-shaped outer skin. Both the body width of about 1 m and the chassis width of about 60 cm are very narrow. This gives high travel performance, minimal weight, air resistance and energy consumption. In addition, increased overall safety, good road holding and a high degree of manoeuvrability are obtained.