Aixam City | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Aixam |
Also called | Aixam e-City
[1] Aixam Mega City [2] Aixam Mega e-City [3] Aixam Coupé Aixam e-Coupé [4] Aixam Crossline Aixam Crossover Aixam e-Crossover [5] Aixam Scouty / Scouty-R (convertible) Aixam Roadline |
Production | 2007–present |
Assembly | France: Aix-les-Bains |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Quadricycle |
Body style | 2-door hatchback |
Related | Mega e-Scouty [6] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 1,795 mm (70.7 in) [7] |
Length | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) [7] |
Width | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) [7] |
Height | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) [8] |
Curb weight | 350 kg (772 lb) [8] |
The Aixam City is a microcar produced by the French manufacturer Aixam. [1]
Developed in collaboration with NICE, [9] the electric Mega e-City was first shown at the 2006 British International Motor Show, [10] and has been produced by Aixam since March 2007. Until the end of 2008, it was built exclusively for the London market as a right-hand drive vehicle. The maximum speed is 64 km/h (40 mph), with a range of 60–80 km (37–50 mi).
Since the end of 2010, the Mega e-City has also been available with a lithium-ion battery. Having the same top speed, the range was increased to 100 km (62 mi). [11] [12] The price of the model in Germany fell from €16,000 gross to less than €15,000 between 2010 and 2020. [13]
Electric variants of the Aixam Pro commercial vehicle range are also available. [14]
A sportier-looking version, the Aixam City GTO, has been added to the range. [15]
The e-Coupé is the electric version of the Coupé, with a claimed range of 75 km (47 mi). [1]
The Crossline and Crossover are crossover-inspired versions of the City. [16]
The Aixam Crossover GTR was tested in 2016 by Euro NCAP and received a rating of 1 out of 5 stars. [17]
The Mega e-Scouty is an electric quadricycle that will be launched in early 2023. Technically it is very similar to the Aixam e-City, having the same 6 kW (8 hp) motor in the front and a range of about 75 km (47 mi). [18]