German brand e.go has launched the e.wave x, its second production model, and the crossover variant of the e.go Life. Besides the adventurous bits, the angry-looking city car also offers more power, a longer driving range, and an updated interior.
The e.wave X features redesigned bumpers
with faux intakes, two extra rally-style lights, plus a front skidplate. The
crossover stance is enhanced by the wide fender flares, the side-sill
extensions, the 18-inch wheels, and a set of tiny roof rails. The latter are
not there for cosmetic purposes as they can hold a bike rack.
Instead of sharing the interior with its
sibling, the e.wave X gets a fully redesigned dashboard featuring a 23-inch
panel. The display houses the digital instrument cluster and the infotainment
touchscreen, with shortcut hard buttons positioned underneath it. Other
features in the four-seater cabin include vegan leather upholstery,
aluminum-style plastic trim, and a wireless charging pad on the center console.
The e.go e.wave X is fitted with a single
electric motor producing 107 hp, an increase over the e.go
Life’s 76 hp. The EV is rear-wheel drive, offering three
driving modes – Eco, Comfort, and Sport. A new battery provides it with a range
of 240 km in the WLTP urban cycle, which is more than double the
regular model’s 117 km, while it is also compatible with 11 kW
charging.
The e.wave X is already available for
reservations, with the first deliveries expected towards the end of 2022.
According to the official website, pricing starts from € 24,990 (US$ 26,427), which
makes it € 2,000 (US$ 2,115) more expensive than the regular e.go Life. Prices
include € 3,570 (US$ 3,775) worth of incentives and place the tiny EV against the Fiat
500.
