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Ari 458 Pro: German electric micro motorhome for urban use

29.05.2026 06:00 1 min 1 source
Elettronauti → News ed approfondimenti legati al mondo delle... ITA
Ari 458 Pro: German electric micro motorhome for urban use
Original source: Elettronauti → News ed approfondimenti legati al mondo delle auto elettriche e della mobilità elettrica, la tecnologia e l'energia.

German company Ari Motors has unveiled the Ari 458 Pro Camper, an electric micro motorhome based on a light commercial vehicle. The vehicle is 3.82 meters long, slightly longer than a Fiat 500e. Classified as L7e, it produces 20 hp and is limited to 70 km/h. Two LFP battery options are available: 15 kWh (range 121–180 km) and 23.5 kWh (up to 230 km), with charging only via a 220 V household socket. The living area offers 2.8 sqm of floor space and 1.86 m headroom, but comes unfurnished. Prices start at €30,381; a bare chassis version costs €15,790.

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