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ARI 458 Pro: Europe's smallest electric camper unveiled

07.04.2026 14:48 15 min 30 sources РУС
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ARI 458 Pro: Europe's smallest electric camper unveiled
Original source: tuningblog.eu

In Brief

German ARI Motors unveils ARI 458 Pro, an electric camper 3.82 m long. Range up to 230 km, top speed 70 km/h, price from €25,530 excl. VAT.

German manufacturer ARI Motors has unveiled the ARI 458 Pro Campervan, an electric motorhome touted as the smallest in Europe. At 3.82 meters in length, it is shorter than a Mazda MX-5, with a living area of 2.8 m² and an interior height of 1.85 m. Built on a light commercial EV platform (category L7e), it comes without furniture, leaving owners to fit out the interior themselves.

The electric motor produces 20 hp (15 kW), propelling the camper to a top speed of 70 km/h. Range varies from 120 to 230 km depending on battery. Prices in Germany start at €30,381, though some sources cite a base price from €25,530 excluding VAT or from €30,000. Orders open on May 1, 2026.

Key specs

  • Length: 3.82 m (some sources say 3.5–3.82 m)
  • Living area: 2.8 m²
  • Top speed: 70 km/h
  • Range: 120–230 km
  • Category: L7e (heavy quadricycle)

Safety remains a critical question: as a category L7e vehicle, it is not required to undergo Euro NCAP crash tests.

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