Design

The Qugo is designed by strategic partner Silvestris. Silvestris was founded in 2005 by Maarten de Bruijn (co-founder of Spyker Cars), Jan Willem Schoenmakers and Leon Vergunst who have been working as a team since the resurrection of the Dutch supercar manufacturer Spyker Cars in 2000. Nowadays, this young innovative Dutch company is experienced in design and development of high-end concepts for the aqua-, aero- and automotive industry.

Dutch Design

The Qugo is designed, developed and produced in The Netherlands. Dutch Design in general is highly recognized in the world and can be characterized as minimalist , experimental, innovative, quirky and humorous. All this applies for the new Qugo as well.

The Qugo design has been integrated in the technical innovative development process from the start. Therefore the design forms an integral part of the technique. The mechanics are simplified to its functional minimum to obtain a clean and fresh new design.

Instead of assembling an electric motor into an existing vehicle, the Qugo is constructed the other way around; a blank sheet of paper and the possibilities of a strong in-wheel motor and some lithium-ion batteries formed the kick-off. Such a start opens the mind for innovative thinking.

Awards

The Shell Livewire Award