Electric Smart on a Big Trip: The Smallest Motorhome Comes from the Ore Mountains

German company Ari Motors has introduced the electric motorhome Ari 458 Pro, which is 3.82 meters long. Its width is 1.49 meters, and its range varies from 120 to 230 kilometers depending on the battery. Sales of the model will begin in May 2026, with a starting price of 25,530 euros excluding taxes.

A motorhome rolled into the Rhine near Rheinstetten due to a brake failure. The floating vehicle drifted for about 20 minutes, was towed, but then sank in the shipping lane, blocking traffic for an hour until it was recovered. No one was injured and no hazardous liquids leaked.

The German company Ari Motors has introduced the Ari 458 Pro motorhome, which is between 3.5 and 3.82 meters long. It is based on an electric light commercial vehicle with a range of up to 230 kilometers and is intended for leisurely trips on country roads. The motorhome is delivered without furniture but with pre-installed electrical wiring, solar panels, and water connections.

The compact electric camper Ari 458 Pro for 2026 has been introduced. It is 3.5 meters long, with an area of 2.8 m² and a width of 1.49 meters. A 15 kW electric motor provides a top speed of 70 km/h and a range of 120 to 230 km depending on the 15 or 23.5 kWh battery. The model is offered as a base platform for self-conversion, with a starting price above 30,000 euros.

Two people were injured in a series of collisions on a federal highway in Eberhardzell on April 2. Nine vehicles were involved in the accident, which began after a motorhome braked to turn left, causing a chain of rear-end collisions and debris to be thrown into oncoming traffic.

Police seized a stolen motorhome worth approximately 70,000 euros in Western Pomerania. The motorhome with Norwegian license plates was stolen in Hamburg, and the 39-year-old Polish driver attempted to flee and used forged documents.