Speaking of affordability, the company is aiming for the Lovely, which is still in the prototype stage, to cost about $10,500 when it goes on sale next year. The O's frame is made out of padded aluminum and plastic foam and is designed to absorb forces in the event of a collision. The battery is actually swappable as well, which greatly enhances its usefulness to the daily commuter. Quote, for light vehicles to compete with cars and hopefully outcompete other cars, they must be safe, end quote