One of the more attractive designs emerging from the bubble-car revolution of the late 1950s/early '60s is being revived. The Isetta design originated in Italy, but spawned a movement in Germany, clearly as a response to a demand, especially from young people, for individual cheaper motoring. (There is a photo-parade of the more prominent designs at https://www.oobject.com/category/bubble-cars/) The best-known incarnation of the Isetta is the series of developments by BMW.
A cheaper way into electric motoring seems to have been the aim of the Swiss brothers who designed the Microlino, inspired by the Isetta. Initial news reports (like this one) are under the impression that four wheels constitutes a break with tradition. However, both BMW and Iso produced four-wheel versions, although these would not have been seen much on British roads, considering the tax advantage which the three-wheeler brought.
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