The Citroën E-Méhari is a limited-production electric

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subcompact SUV produced by the French car maker

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from 2016. Approximately 1,000 cars were planned to be produced in collaboration with the French electric car producer

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. Sales began in France in spring 2016 with pricing starting at excluding the battery leasing. It reaches a top speed of and accelerates in 6.4 seconds. The E-Mehari is based on the Bolloré Bluesummer, and references the original Citroën Méhari from 1968 in both name and design, featuring a fabric roof and hose down interior. Citroën were reported to be concentrating sales on the rental car market in

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, particularly around coastal areas.

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External links

Official website
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