A company out of Slovakia has launched a unique portable pod dubbed the Ecocapsule which could allow people to live in off-the-grid areas for up to a year. The tiny home, which gets its fuel from a combination of wind and solar energy, has even caught the eye of the prognosticators at Sportsbettingdime.com, who have given the mobile home 9/1 odds of becoming one of the hottest eco-gadgets this year as the tiny home gets its fuel from a combination of wind and solar energy.
First announced in early 2015, the Ecocapsule is now up for pre-orders at €79000 (approx $85700). Nice Architects, the firm behind it, will be producing only 50 limited edition versions for the first generation which will be customized according to the buyer’s requirements. The brand promises it will reduce the price of the pod for the second generation, which is set to roll out in 2017.
The Ecocapsule could prove to be a boon for people who have to stay in places cut-off from standard sources of energy like a research station or emergency housing during a disaster. It measures about 67.8 sq ft which the brand claims is enough to accommodate 2 adults for a year. The mobile home comes with a bed, kitchenette, desk, cabinets and bathroom complete with hot water.
Nice Architects has built the egg-shaped Ecocapsule out of fiberglass and aluminum. It ships ready for any environment thanks to a solar power generator, composting toilet, 2 water tanks, wind turbine and rainwater collection/filtration system. The company has additionally fitted it with external connectors for electricity and water.
According to Gizmag, Nice Architects is also selling a few extras for the Ecocapsule such as a folding sunshade, mini-fridge, mosquito net and mini-washing machine. You can pre-order the pod here at €79000 with a non-refundable €2000 deposit. If you’d prefer to wait till the cost drops, the waiting list asks for a refundable €300 deposit.