Messerschmitt KR200: Quirky Bubble Car Now Electric!

Messerschmitt KR200 is reborn thanks to Achim Adlfinger, a German expat living in the south of Spain, who realised his dream of bringing back to life the fantastic 3-wheeled vehicle, with both combustion and an electric version.
Specs for the E Version:
4.49 MESSERSCHMITT KR-202 E
Power: 5KW
Max. Speed 90km/h
Battery 40Ah
Range 80km
Report by Miguel Ángel Cano Santizo
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[@bengrillet]

This has been my dream, to revive the Messerschmitt, for over 40 years. Huge respect to you for realising this dream for me, especially with the electric option. I fear what the price will be but i am determined to get one one day

[@paintballmuseum]

We, here at the German Paintball Museum, love the reborn Kabinenroller. Thank you very much Achim Adlfinger! :)

[@Homested_Retirement]

I loved the Messerschmitt velomobile. Apart from my WAW, it was the only velomobile that I wanted

[@aconline2421]

Eine großartige Leistung von Achim Adlfinger, dass er diese klassische Ikone wieder mit TÜV auf die Straße gebracht hat, - die Welt braucht mehr solche Pioniere die ihre Träume konsequent verwirklichen und mehr mutige inovationsfreundliche Investoren! Herzlichen Glückwünsch und meine Hochachtung! N.Lamm

[@deltavee2]

I lived in Paris from '56 to '60 and these were all over the place and I loved them. There is definitely a place for these treasures both Electric and ICE in today's world. Congratulations on a determined and ultimately successful effort!

[@joewyatt2407]

Wow best of luck to you, I hope it’s a great success!

[@versacejeans9327]

Beautiful work

[@LokiMelb]

What an awesome amazing project!! congratulations on making your dream reality

[@muhammadfajartrianto9888]

I want this car ❤

[@ocker2000]

I love this story. This guy managed to get his vision realized and timing is perfect with electrification. Finally I would like to point out that the Aptera car also has 3 wheels. But that has solar power charging. However this Messerschmitt is on the roads NOW.

[@DWREV]

Like you said, this Messerschmitt is on the roads now. We'll just have to wait and see how Aptera (and other solar cars) fares. Sono Motors' Sion, for example, didn't see light of day (pun intended).

[@micheleploeser7720]

I want two!!

[@azz187]

This guy has literally turned a dream of mine into a reality 👏👏👏 All I can say is WOW and please don't sue me when I build my own 🤣😂🤣 and yes I'm being 100% serious Keep doing what your doing these little cars have a way of captivating you and I'm extremely happy to see someone putting them into production again 👍👍

[@zenzen9131]

A dream of mine too. I worked for about 10 years in the old Messerschmitt factory in Bavaria and they had a number of these in the museum there and I would often see them running around the base. As a conversion for a daily runabout one of these would be 100% perfect for me.

[@velogonza]

Very honest interview, thanks

[@EvendimataE]

or maybe sell body kits....so people who dont have lots of extra money can just build their own :)

[@PSimonsen]

Love it. But the price around 24K€, sound a little on the expensive side, but then, it would probably be dirt cheap to run. But a little longer range, would be nice.

[@vaporiste]

Magnifique 😍😍

[@triode1212]

Amazing achievement! I hope he succeeds. Unfortunately, I doubt Australian design rules might not allow it on our roads or modifications will be required for homologation in Australia.

[@davidwright1752]

As a Aussie the only way maybe if it’s accepted as motor bike like the UK and used ADR compliant gas and or electric scooters the way tis gentleman has done. Maybe wishful thinking.

[@jamez_loco2656]

awesome!!

[@bsimpson6204]

I’d buy the 300cc petrol version then you can have a day out with no worries. It looks a very well thought out little car, I remember the people next door had an original

[@solzarcat555]

beautiful car! I really like it.

[@saifislam8221]

beautiful

[@froxyanicotti]

I love that vehicle.

[@abhilashpalathingalvasupal3332]

Wow great work of craft and engineering. I hope its production to be needs in Asia and especially in India.. I like Messerschmitt and love to have one

[@alandavies55]

I would love one.

[@davidtrail4731]

Scooter tyres wear very fast , i used to use trailer tyres they lasted much longer

[@zenzen9131]

Amazing work - well done :)

[@rickharriss]

I would love one BUT I fear the price is beyond me.

[@andreaszembylas9217]

When is the elctric Merhssermit will be on the market?

[@blckshp3issa777]

De base je n’aime vraiment pas l’électrique… Mais….Félicitations pour ce merveilleux projet 🤩😍🥰🤩🫡

[@Desmo900SS]

Wonderful !!!

[@overstag6245]

"Hast du den Rabbinenkoller, besteigst du den 'Kabinenroller." (Spruch aus den 1950er Jahren)

[@andrewbradley4261]

Excellent project but please put a mask on when you're cutting fibreglass.

[@naajohnnorthcott8267]

I note the front mudguards are TG500 shape which is, I think, a shame. However, congratulations on reviving the 'schmitt. There must be room for more batteries to increase the range. This would be worth it despite the extra weight.

[@jonathancowan2251]

I want one, badly! 😵‍💫😲😵‍💫

[@mickey1299]

I also would like to add my congratulations . Electric , yes way to go , this is the future . To my mind , all electric vehicles will eventually follow this kind of route , they just don't know it yet . Personally , i think the future of large vehicles are numbered . Just a suggestion , take a look at building the wheels outta carbon fibre , i think that's another innovation , electric vehicles will need to master .

[@peterduxbury927]

Chinese Hub Motor would work, to save weight, then fit larger Battery

[@betsydonato6817]

Genius stuff representing here , wow !

[@sejembalm]

Can you produce this as an electrically-assisted 3-wheel bicycle (velomobile)? That sounds like it would be a good fit.

[@c.e.ardanaz1234]

Me alegra mucho su emprendimiento, me agradaría poder ver un nuevo diseño, basado en el Me 262, con rodado 12, y ese frente de tipo tiburón del Me 262, creo que sería un nuevo modelo para el Me KR-200, un Me KR 262, motores como lo hacen ahora, ó tracción delantero, boxer, del tipo BMW, ó Citroen 2CV. Saludos!!!!

[@htimsid]

What is more useful and enjoyable in the modern world? A Range Rover Sport SV Edition One Stealth or this Messerschmitt?

[@andreaszembylas9217]

When it will be available, and the cost will be for 1 cif to Cyprus EU,?

[@davidwright1752]

Genius using existing approved parts.

[@d.m.3259]

Mit Verbrennermotor würde ich den kaufen

[@davidelliott5843]

It should be as narrow as possible but lean steer like a motorcycle. The reduced width would reduce road congestion as more cars could use the existing road width.

[@lenrichardson7349]

Then buy a motorcycle

[@vaporiste]

Hello. Is it just a prototype? If not will it be allowed to ride on roads ? What prices according to electric or gas version?

[@DWREV]

Hi, this is the url of the New Messerschmitt www.messerschmitt-werke.de

[@dave_sic1365]

It's road legal in Germany and they start serial production. They get to a speed of around 90 kph or 55mph Nothing was said on the price.

[@vaporiste]

@@dave_sic1365 about the price , i have red about 15000€ which is quite expensive .since you can find a traditionnal smal car for hardly more 10000.

[@dave_sic1365]

@@vaporiste yes they are very expensive. But that's OK since the producers don't want it to be a mass vehicle, just something for enthusiast.

[@vaporiste]

@@dave_sic1365 it's a pity , because it could be a positive écologic answer to environmental issues with a only 3kw engine .. but not at this price.

[@EvendimataE]

you can bring that to USA...because its 3 wheel, it will be classified as motorcycle and no need for a lot of safety requirement....I THINK

[@jeepershangouts2043]

It's like the Vanderhall. 3 wheels and its classified as a motorcycle.

[@finjay21fj]

Beautiful, much needed, but I can't afford one - got a toy one thoby *{}:-y

[@betsydonato6817]

Decent.

[@freddaw6223]

I love it but I can't believe it's cheaper to buy a whole new electric scooter and use the parts to build the car.

[@seguefischlin]

um i think that was just for the prototyping phase

[@marzsit9833]

actually, for a small manufacturer it is cheaper to buy the whole scooter. it is different if you are mass-producing by the thousands, but this company only intends to build small numbers so this is the cheaper way to go.

[@sunworksco]

Greetings friend, We are moving my solar business to Portugal, from America, in a few months and wondering if we can order a couple of Messerschmitts? How is your Ukrainian partner doing? I hope he is ok and his facility can be moved to a safe place. I’m going to be buying some land near Porto and will have space for him or any other partners of yours that need help. Sorry to still pester you about the proposed Tiger 500, but I’m still interested in buying 2 of those, when you have them available. I can drop buy your shop and give you a deposit. Kind regards, Giovanni

[@peterkrass5528]

children car?

[@ironman8257]

did you watch video?

[@lukebrown6913]

This guys missing a trick....parts manufactured in China and sold in kit form to customers.