This $5000 electric tricycle could be the future of transport

SAY goodbye to being jam-packed onto overloaded public transport, with a revolutionary new product set to change the way we commute.

The eTrike has been developed to be a road legal, consumer friendly version of the world’s fastest, human powered bike concepts.

 Combining human powered bike concepts with a body design inspired by aerodynamic helmets used for velodrome bike racing, the Iris eTrike promises to offer safe and ultra efficient cycling.

Powered by a 250 watt geared hub motor and lithium-ion battery pack, the eTrike is capable of reaching speeds of 40km/h and can travel up to 80km per charge.

Even more impressive is the motor uses regenerative braking to recharge the battery in transit.

The eight-speed eTrike has opted to include disc brakes and three puncture proof slicks instead of two wheels, which makes riding safer in all weather.

At 128cm high and 260cm long, the exterior of the tricycle is made from next generation Quantum Foam EPP body material — similar to crash helmet tech used for skiing.

The body also comes with a lockable rear compartment capable of carrying up to 50 litres — ideal for grocery shopping or other tasks made tedious from riding a bike.

In terms of the interior, the product contains a high level upright bucket seat designed using metric data from proven ergonomic chair layouts.

The cabin also includes a universal smartphone dock for GPS, music playback and a built-in rear view camera which streams real-time video to the rider’s iPhone or Android handset.

Also included are built-in anti-pollution charcoal air filters to keep the rider cool and LED headlamps, indicator-repeaters and brake lights to aid visibility.

While currently not on the road at the moment, the Iris eTrike is expected to be released in October this year for a cost of around $A5000.