Citroen E-Mehari (2016)

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In December 2015 the French company Citroen has truly excited the automotive world when officially presented the electric cross-convertible subcompact model called E-Mehari, which “was created with an eye to a historical heritage of the brand, whilst looking into the future.”

The car, which has become the serial embodiment of the show car Cactus M, has noted a full-fledged premiere in March 2016 in Geneva and the same month went on sale in the domestic market.

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This is an open car decorated in the “family” style of the French brand, with a raised silhouette and solid ground clearance, which combines several features of a crossover and a buggy.

In terms of dimensions the electric vehicle is quite compact: 3809 mm long, 1653 mm high and 1728 mm wide. The distance between the wheels fits in a 2430-mm base. In a “camp” state Citroen E-Mehari weighs 1405 kg, and its full weight does not exceed 1745 kilos.

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The interior of the Citroen E-Mehari is dominated by flowing forms and plain shapes. Its salon is decorated with water-resistant materials, so it can be washed right out of the hose. Citroen E-Mehari is able to accommodate four passengers, though it cannot boast with excessive free space. In addition, both rows are equipped with amorphous seats devoid of a distinct profile.

In the back of Citroen E-Mehari hides a modest load compartment, the volume of which in a standard form counts 200 liters. However, due to the folding back sofa a reserve space for luggage can be increased to 800 liters.

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The French cross-cabriolet is driven by a synchronous motor with a permanent magnet, developing 68 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque potential, which directs all the traction on the front axle wheels through a single-stage automatic transmission. The power plant “feeds” on a metal-on lithium battery of 30 kW / h.

The maximum capabilities of the electric vehicle are limited to a mark of 110 km / h and the acceleration from start to 50 km / h fits in 6.4 seconds. In the urban cycle the “range” of the car reaches 200 km, and in the extra-urban cycle, this figure is much smaller – only 100 km. Full charge of the batteries at a current of 16 amps takes about eight hours, and at a current of 10 Amps the charging takes five hours more.

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In France, Citroen E-Mehari is sold at a price of 25 000 euros, plus the additional 79 euros per month for the rent of its batteries. In a “base” the electric vehicle contains ABS, three-point seatbelts, ESP, ASR, waterproof and washable fabric trimming of sears, 15 inch alloy wheels, power steering, audio system with Bluetooth, USB-port and two columns, and lots of other equipment.