We would have thought that by now there were enough six-figure all-electric sedans and SUVs on the market to satisfy those wishing to part with six figures stat, with Faraday Future still eyeing this fleeting demographic. But it appears there is room for one more challenger seeking to combine the SUV and sedan body styles into one. Say buongiorno to the Aehra SUV, which was first mentioned over the summer with the launch of the startup as a “global ultra premium electric automotive brand,” promising a sedan and an SUV by 2025. Based in Milan, Aehra seeks so combine the elegance of Italian design and American customer service with global engineering, in the company’s words. Read original article here.
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