It has been developed to be carried in a car's boot and then used for the final phase of a journey in a manner similar to a Segway, allowing motorists to take advantage of parking possibilities outside congested city centres without the need to rely on public transport.
A lithium-ion battery is claimed to provide the new Volkswagen scooter with a range of 12.4 miles. Volkswagen chairman, Martin Winterkorn, says the Last Mile Surfer will go on sale in 2016 at a price less than 1000 euros, suggesting it could be offered in the UK at around £700.
