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Microlino Spiaggina Is An Electric Beach-Ready Bubble Car

  • Microlino unveiled the Spiaggina EV at the Paris Motor Show, offering 110 miles of range and open-air design.
  • The retro-inspired Spiaggina EV features a fabric roof, no side windows, and vegan leather for moisture resistance.
  • With 17 horsepower and a 10.5 kWh battery, the Microlino Spiaggina First Edition starts at $27,300 in Europe.

Microlino introduced the Spiaggina concept at the 2022 Paris Motor Show and now they’ve returned to the 2024 event to unveil the production model. It’s being billed as an exclusive summer car that draws inspiration from the Citroen Mehari and Fiat 600 Jolly.

Designed for the beach, the Spiaggina follows in the footsteps of the regular model but adopts an open air design that lacks side and rear windows. The car also sports a fabric roof that can be rolled back or completely removed in a β€œfew simple steps.”

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The compact EV will be launched in First Edition guise, which features a two-tone exterior in White and Portofino Blue or Black and Sardinia Sage. Buyers will also find a two-tone interior with vegan leather that is β€œparticularly resistant to moisture.”

The two-seater also has a faux wood floor, a digital instrument cluster, and a three-spoke steering wheel. They’re joined by a small trunk that can hold 8.1 cubic feet (230 liters) of luggage.

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Power is provided by a 10.5 kWh battery pack, which feeds an electric motor developing 17 hp (12.5 kW / 17 PS). This enables the model to travel up to 110 miles (177 km) on a single charge and hit speeds of up to 56 mph (90 km/h).

Pricing for the Microlino Spiaggina First Edition starts at €24,990 (about $27,300 at current exchange rates) and the first deliveries are slated for the spring of 2025. While the model is aimed at Europeans, the company hinted at U.S. availability in the future.

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