The Spanish-market BT05 is homologated as an L7e heavy quadricycle, a classification that matters alongside its compact 3,000mm length. An AM moped licence is not enough to drive it, despite the vehicle’s small-car appearance. Spain’s Ministry of Industry and Tourism describes several vehicle type-approval routes. These include EU type approval and individual approval, as well as national approval for short series. The legal category determines the applicable technical requirements. Spain’s framework includes Royal Decree 2028/1986 of 6 June, which covers type approval for automobiles and other vehicle classes.
It seats four and measures 1,500mm wide and 1,630mm high. The model is also referred to as the Bontu BTE05 in the Spanish-market description. The Fiat Topolino report also covered an electric vehicle in Spain; the BT05’s four-seat layout and L7e classification set out a different proposition.
The BT05 has an 18.1kWh battery and a stated range of 220km on one charge. Its electric motor produces 17.7CV, with peaks of up to 27.2CV. It delivers 85Nm of maximum torque through an automatic gearbox. The available specification does not identify a range test cycle, so the 220km figure should not be treated as a confirmed real-world result.
Charging from 30% to 80% takes 65 minutes using a three-phase supply. A conventional 230V socket takes 6.5 hours for the same charge interval. Those figures describe charging conditions; the source does not provide a full-charge time.
As an L7e vehicle, it does not have to meet the same safety requirements as a conventional passenger car. Its listed equipment includes ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), along with a driver airbag. Rear parking sensors and hill-start assistance are fitted, as are ISOFIX anchors and a steel safety structure.
Comfort equipment includes air conditioning and a trip computer. Electric windows and mirrors are standard, as is remote central locking. The 12-inch multimedia system includes navigation and a USB port, with mobile-phone connectivity over Bluetooth. The rear seat folds in sections, while the driver’s seat has several adjustments.
The starting price is €14,295, with possible promotions and support through Plan Auto+ and CAE subject to eligibility requirements. The separately named Yudo 1 starts at €12,113 and has a smaller battery; its stated real-world range is 130 to 150km. First deliveries of the BT05 are due in late November.
