The problem is political, not
The problem is political, not mechanical.
Federal safety regs will keep Actys, and all of their dependable/economical siblings from hitting the mainstream. Currently, your only outside shot of putting a new Acty on the road, is to move to Maryland and register the vehicle as a medium speed vehicle....Even if your lucky to get through all the red tape, and find someone willing to insure it, you’ll be relegated to staying within the stat’s boundaries.
As noted earlier, carrying capacity also raises issues. Off the shelf, the Acty is a full thousand pounds lighter than any road legal minivan. However, (besides lack of impact bumpers, air bags, and other mandated stuff), Americans would demand infotainment centers, hands free parking, lane assist, traction control....The list is endless. Put all those accessories on an Acty, and your load capacity might hover around 50 pounds.