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Photos: This mini electric car is a coupe but can also go roofless for open-air travel

Photos: This mini electric car is a coupe but can also go roofless for open-air travel
Source: interestingengineering
Author: Aman Tripathi
Published: 2/13/2026

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The Fiat Topolino XS concept, designed by Wini Camacho, is a compact electric vehicle that emphasizes extreme minimalism and modular adaptability. Measuring just 2.4 meters long and 1.4 meters wide, it is tailored for urban environments and features a unique three-in-one system allowing it to transform from a coupe to a roadster or a fully roofless mini car by removing the roof, windshield, and windows. This design philosophy focuses on simplifying mechanical and aesthetic elements to create a seamless, spherical body with integrated LED lighting and minimal external components, enhancing both form and function. Inside, the Topolino XS incorporates innovative features such as a stationary steering hub that keeps digital displays and controls fixed and visible regardless of steering angle. The vehicle supports smart technology integration, enabling remote access via wearable devices and smartphones. To compensate for its small size, the concept offers external racks and custom all-weather trolley luggage for additional storage. Although currently a design concept, the Topolino XS explores how modularity and

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