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Ari 458 Pro: One of Europe's smallest campers from Ari Motors

27.07.2026 05:15 2 min 4 sources
Deník.cz CES + 3 more
Ari 458 Pro: One of Europe's smallest campers from Ari Motors
Original source: Deník.cz

In Brief

German company Ari Motors has unveiled the electric Ari 458 Pro camper, 3.82 m long. Price ranges from €25,000 to €30,381, range up to 230 km.

German company Ari Motors has introduced the Ari 458 Pro, one of the smallest campers in Europe. The vehicle is 3.82 meters long. It can be used not only as a motorhome but also as a food truck or garbage truck.

Specifications

  • Engine: electric, 15 kW (20 hp)
  • Top speed: 70 km/h
  • Range: 120 to 230 km (according to different sources)

Price

Price varies by configuration: from €25,000 (according to a French source) to €30,380–€30,381 (according to Spanish sources). The base version comes with an empty living module without furniture for subsequent customisation.

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