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Lunar‑inspired Amble One EV targets luxury second‑car market

Ars Technica •
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Amble One arrives as a configurable lunar‑inspired supermini, with rear seats that fold flat and a forthcoming canvas weatherproofing kit. Urban buyers can replace the standard basket with a lockable front box. While the first model lacks hard doors, a second platform—already in design for a 2029 launch—will add removable doors, a lower roofline and a hardtop, targeting families’ secondary vehicle.

Pricing starts at $25,000, with consumer pre‑orders open in Europe and the US and deliveries slated for 2028. The firm reports 12 signed clients, over 500 vehicles committed and more than €10 million in revenue, including bookings from luxury resorts such as Amangiri and Six Senses. By positioning the Amble One as a premium alternative to cheap second cars, it aims to reshape micromobility.

Compared with the 28‑mph Citroën Ami’s 46‑mile range, the Amble One promises a more engaging, open‑air experience while retaining a price point that undercuts many mainstream EVs. Industry observers see the model as a test of whether a luxury‑styled microcar can replace the traditional second vehicle for families, and early orders suggest the concept resonates in the market.