2008 British International Motor Show: Aixam Mega unveils new-look electric variants of the Mega City

29 July 2008

French automaker, Aixam Mega is showcasing its newly-launched four-seater version of its electric Mega City ultra-light urban vehicle, and the newly re-styled two seat model, at the 2008 British International Motor Show.

At the Motor Show, Aixam Mega will also be displaying the Mega Multitruck electric van, one of its market-leading range of electric ultra-light commercial vehicles. Manufactured from ABS acrylic and aluminium, Mega Multitrucks are finding a ready market amongst local authorities, groundscare operators, urban delivery businesses and a host of other businesses looking for a lightweight, cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional light commercials.

Both the Mega City and the Mega Multitrucks ranges are virtually 100-per cent recyclable at the end of their working lives.

With fuel costs soaring, electric cars and other alternate fuel vehicles are in great demand globally. The Mega City is now being made available throughout the UK. The vehicles are manufactured in France and imported into the UK by Aixam Mega Ltd. In London,

Together, the silent-running two and four seat versions of the Mega City offer cost-conscious, environmentally-aware urban motorists an eye-catching and effective way to reduce their fuel bills, while also lightening their carbon footprint, and cutting CO2 emissions and noise pollution.

Manufactured from ABS acrylic mounted on a rigid aluminium chassis and safety cage, the Mega City is just 3m in length and well-suited to parking in small spaces in busy areas. With a top speed of 40 miles per hour and a range of around 40 miles between charges, depending on road conditions and driving style, it is ideally suited to town centre motoring.