Amble unveils fun-looking, street-legal 40 MPH 'electric buggy'
The $25,000 Amble One has an 11 kWh battery and a 62-mile range, with initial production slots already allocated for 2027.
- On Friday, Portugal-based startup Amble emerged from stealth mode to unveil the Amble One, a street-legal electric buggy designed for short-range transportation in resorts and coastal towns.
- The company's founding team includes CEO Adrien Roose, designer Julian Hoenig, creative executive Michael Tropper, and hospitality entrepreneur José António Uva, all bringing experience from Apple, Audi, and Forpeople.
- Starting at $25,000, the Amble One features a 15 kW motor, 11 kWh battery, and a range of more than 60 miles, with a top speed of 40 mph and curb weight under 450 kilograms.
- Initial production slots for 2027 are already allocated, with consumer deliveries expected in 2028, as the company reports strong interest from hospitality brands and destination properties.
- Amble plans to expand beyond this initial model, targeting urban settings with a broader mobility platform. CEO Roose says, "If you take a car and just shrink it, it doesn't work.
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