The Myers Motors NmG (formerly the Corbin Sparrow) is a single-passenger, three-wheeled, battery electric vehicle designed specifically for commuting and city driving, produced from 1999 into the early 2010s.

In 1996 the original Sparrow concept vehicle made its debut at the San Francisco Auto Show. Heralded as both “Quirky” and “Brilliant”… the overall positive reaction led to the production of the World’s First Single Passenger EV.

Jun 29, 2022 · This 2000 Corbin Sparrow is a three-wheeled electric vehicle that is finished in yellow over gray leather and powered by a 156-volt DC motor with a single-speed transmission. Equipment includes a high-frequency onboard charger, a water-cooled Zilla motor controller and interface box, triple disc brakes, a heater/defroster, and a CD receiver.

From an early aptitude in electrical engineering (winning his Gardner, Mass high school science fair with a robot that was powered by a memory board and servo-motor) to the U.S. Navy, where he was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ranger out of San Francisco as an electrician.

Own one of the first 100 Sparrows! Order HERE. The original single passenger electric commuter car. Efficient and "Green" has never been more fun.

Corbin invented the single sided, electric drive swingarm in 1995. This configuration offers favorable weight placement of the motor and convenient interchangeability of all three wheels. Incorporates our highly efficient HPEV 3-phase 30KW AC synchronous motor as a structural member of the swingarm assembly.

When the dot-com bubble burst, investors became rare and the Sparrow’s fate was sealed. Sadly, Corbin Motors shuttered the doors in 2003. To this day you can still find Sparrows on the road and a lively Sparrow Owners Group on Yahoo Groups dedicated to keeping them alive.

Corbin Sparrow. Corbin Motors was a manufacturer of sporty pure electric, gas efficient and hybrid vehicles. The company was founded by Mike Corbin and his son, Tom Corbin. In January 1996, Corbin Motors began work on developing an electric vehicle. The Sparrow passed final testing for Department of Transportation certification

Jul 3, 2024 · Drawing inspiration from the aerodynamic “teardrop” shape of vintage microcars, Corbin set out to create a streamlined, single-seat electric car that could navigate crowded city streets with ease.

Oct 20, 2024 · It’s an unusual EV that was designed to accommodate a single person, and offer the best possible aerodynamics and range for its size. It’s being offered as a project vehicle, it has a bank of lead acid batteries that need to be replaced before it can be driven anywhere.