Electric Brands: The XBus comes as a camper 🎥
A new manufacturer of light electric vehicles is positioning itself in Germany. The Göttingen-based company Electric Brands plans to launch the Evetta, a two-seater, on the market from summer 2023.
With the takeover of the former Delbrück-based sports car manufacturer Artega, Electric Brands has secured the e-clone Artega Karo of the BMW Isetta - and renamed the vehicle to star in the catchier Evetta designation.
The two-seater not only inherits the narrow rear track from its 1950s predecessor, but also the characteristic left-hinged front door. The 2.48 meter short city car is 90 km/h fast and is said to have a range of up to 240 kilometers. The trunk can hold 280 liters.
Roadster is available as a limited version
At the start of production, a total of around 2950 vehicles are initially planned as First Editions for dealers and customers. There will also be an Openair roadster version (center gallery), initially limited to 999 units. And the Evetta Cargo with flatbed will also be ready for series production by then. Prices for the Evetta are to start at around 16,000 euros, while the convertible will cost around 5,000 euros more.
The urban electric runabout will be available for pre-order from ElectricBrands' online store at www.Evetta.com on July 22, 2022
Large lying surface for two people
Electric Brands has already made itself known with the prototype of the X-Bus (AutoSprintCH reported). The cuddly mixture of VW T2 and Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer immediately arouses sympathy. The X-Bus, which is just under four meters and 1.70 meters narrow, is modular in design, so it can be used in a variety of ways.
A prototype camping version is now also available. Thanks to the pop-up roof in the middle and the fold-up rear seats, the small bus even offers standing room. However, the camping module mounted behind the front seats restricts the space on the rear seats somewhat. The highlight of the design, however, is the slideout in the rear, which creates a 2.10-meter-long and 1.40-meter-wide bed for two in the X-Bus Camper.
Maximum speed of 100 km/h
The engine of the X-Bus will have a continuous output of 15 kW (20 hp), with peak output of up to 56 kW (76 hp). More decisive is the targeted torque of around 1000 Newton meters. The top speed of the e-minibus will be around 100 km/h. A basic version for swap bodies, box vans, flatbed vans and panel vans - and the camper - are planned. As things stand at present, the standard version will cost 17,400 euros. The versatile X-Bus is scheduled to go into series production in the first quarter of 2024.
