Evetta

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Evetta
Artega Karo at IAA 2019 IMG 0888.jpg
Artega Karo at the 2019 IAA
Overview
ManufacturerElectric Brands
Also calledArtega Karo
Production2023–present
AssemblyGermany
Body and chassis
Class Quadricycle
Body style 2-door microcar
Powertrain
Battery 16.2 kWh
Range234 km (145 mi)

The Evetta is a small Isetta-inspired electric car produced by the German company Electric Brands. It was presented to the public at the 2022 International Motor Show Germany. [1]

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History

The vehicle was originally designed by Artega Automobile in 2019 and was called the Karo. [2]

In 2022 Artega was acquired by German company Electric Brands, [3] who had introduced their Xbus electric truck in 2021. [4]

In February 2024 Electric Brands went into insolvency protection, and the future of the company and its models became unclear. [5]

Overview

The non-commercial versions have a maximum battery capacity of 16.2 kWh, with an autonomy of 234 km (145 mi). [1]

Electric Brands aimed to start delivering the Evetta by the summer of 2023, priced at €19,540 including German taxes. [1]

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