Citroën E-Méhari | |
Manufacturer: | Citroën |
Production: | 2016–2019 (1,000 produced) |
Model Years: | 2017–2019 |
Assembly: | France: Rennes (PSA Rennes Plant) |
Class: | Mini SUV |
Body Style: | 2-door convertible SUV |
Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform: | Blue Summer |
Motor: | [1] |
Transmission: | 1-speed fixed-gear |
Battery: | 30 kWh lithium polymer |
Charging: | 13 hours on home socket (10A), 8 hours on 16A |
Designer: | Pierre Authier |
The Citroën E-Méhari is a limited-production electric off-road subcompact SUV produced by the French car maker Citroën from 2016. Approximately 1,000 cars were planned to be produced in collaboration with the French electric car producer Bolloré.[2] Sales began in France in spring 2016 with pricing starting at excluding the battery leasing.[3] It reaches a top speed of 110km/h and accelerates 0km/h50km/h in 6.4 seconds.
The E-Mehari is based on the Bolloré Bluesummer, and references the original Citroën Méhari from 1968 in both name an design, featuring a fabric roof and hose down interior. Citroën were reported to be concentrating sales on the rental car market in Southern Europe, particularly around coastal areas. [4]