Developed jointly by Finnish micro-mobility company Augment and Munich-based designer Christian Zanzotti, the Augment 360 is a foldable electric moped designed to eliminate the hassle of finding secure parking after a ride by shrinking down enough to fit into an elevator. Capable of transforming into a vertical form just 350 millimeters wide, the vehicle combines street-level performance with the storage needs of modern apartment living.
Design and Engineering Details
While in riding mode, the vehicle measures 1,555 × 609 × 1,010 millimeters, but when folded, it shrinks to a slender vertical profile of 1,265 × 350 × 1,180 millimeters. At the heart of this transformation are single-sided wheel supports located on the front and rear hubs. During the folding process, the wheels rotate inward around a central geometry, narrowing the long wheelbase.
Featuring an aluminum chassis, the moped weighs 36 kilograms with a single battery. Falling into the L1e-B moped class with a top speed of 45 km/h, the vehicle's weight means it is optimized to roll on its own wheels rather than being carried over long distances, allowing it to easily pass through hallways and maneuver indoors.
Industry Implications and User Experience
The lack of secure parking spaces in urban areas and the risk of theft are among the greatest barriers to the widespread adoption of electric micro-mobility vehicles. The Augment 360 offers a physical solution to this problem by making it possible to bring the vehicle directly inside buildings and even standard elevators. Although its 36-kilogram weight makes it heavy to carry by hand, the fact that it can be wheeled vertically on its own tires once folded simplifies indoor navigation for users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do users have to carry the Augment 360 by hand when it is folded?
No. Due to its 36-kilogram weight, carrying it by hand would be difficult; instead, once folded, the vehicle can be transported by rolling it vertically on its own wheels.
What speed and class standards does the vehicle legally fall under?
The Augment 360 is fully street-legal, capable of reaching speeds of 45 km/h, and falls into the L1e-B moped category.
*This news report has been prepared based on data published by Designboom.
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