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KVS

Logo: Buch-t, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons3

French microcar manufacturer

K.V.S. was a small manufacturing company based in Lyon-Chassieu, France, which manufactured a range of microcars. KVS, previously 'Les Equipements Electriques K.V.' had their origins within 'SA Fabrique Lyonnaise de Motocyclettes New-Map et Motosacoche', producers of the New-Map motorcycle range and originators of the Rolux and Solyto microcars. New-Map were suppliers of metal fabrications to KV whose primary business was in the manufacture of telephone equipment.2 It ceased to exist in 1984.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1969Founded1
  • Industryautomobile manufacturer1
  • HeadquartersLyon1
  • Legal formsociété anonyme1

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1980 KV Mini 1 French Micro Car (2)
Photo: Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

K.V.S. was a small manufacturing company based in Lyon-Chassieu, France, which manufactured a range of microcars. KVS, previously 'Les Equipements Electriques K.V.' had their origins within 'SA Fabrique Lyonnaise de Motocyclettes New-Map et Motosacoche', producers of the New-Map motorcycle range and originators of the Rolux and Solyto microcars. New-Map were suppliers of metal fabrications to KV whose primary business was in the manufacture of telephone equipment. When the Director of New-Map retired, KV took over the company and continued production of the Solyto until 1974. KV became KVS in 1978 after the company was again resold with the production of microcars as its main aim.2

Products and brands

  • microcar

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Timeline

  1. 1984Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1969Founded Founded1

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