There’s a micro mobility revolution underway in the USA, spurred on by a rise in popularity of golf carts — could this be a turning point for the country that pioneered gigantic SUVs?
America has spent decades building some of the biggest, most powerful and least apologetic vehicles on the planet.
Full-size pickups have dominated the US charts for generations, while SUVs have gradually swallowed up everything from family sedan to station wagon sales.
But something strange is happening at the other end of the automotive spectrum. Golf carts are spreading beyond perfectly manicured golf courses.
Electric bike sales are also booming, with an estimated 2.2 million e-bikes imported to the US in 2025 alone, while various low-speed vehicles (LSVs) are becoming more common on public roads — and manufacturers are suddenly talking seriously about tiny electric cars designed for short hops rather than cross-country road trips.
We reported recentlythat Fiat has just brought its tiny, sub-$14,000 Topolino EV to the US for the first time, while Swiss company Microlino has gone as far as designing an "anti-pickup truck" specifically for American...
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