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French startup launches mini electric car 'iPop' for urban mobility
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French startup launches mini electric car 'iPop' for urban mobility

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • French startup L’Agence Automobilière has introduced the iPop, a mini electric car designed for daily urban mobility.
  • The iPop is available in two versions, with top speeds of 45 km/h and 90 km/h, and can be driven by individuals aged 14 and 16 with appropriate licenses.
  • Priced from 11,000 euros, the customizable vehicle features a modular design and a focus on high domestic production rates.

A French startup, L’Agence Automobilière, is set to launch the iPop, a compact electric vehicle designed for essential daily urban travel. Unveiled in spring 2026 at the National Automobile Museum in Mulhouse, the iPop aims to offer a simple, user-friendly, and low-cost mobility solution in an increasingly competitive European electric vehicle market.

Christophe Winkelmuller, President of L’Agence Automobilière, described the iPop as a pragmatic vehicle focused on transporting people and goods, eschewing unnecessary features. The name 'iPop' stands for 'Innovante et Populaire,' translating to 'innovative and popular.' The vehicle is classified as a light quadricycle, with two versions: the iPop 45, limited to 45 km/h and drivable by those 14 and older with an AM license, and the iPop 90, reaching 90 km/h and requiring a B1 license for drivers 16 and older.

Measuring just 3 meters long, similar to a Fiat 500, the iPop weighs only 500kg. Its design is boxy and minimalist, featuring an innovative system with motors directly integrated into the wheels. This design choice frees up interior space but may impact ride comfort due to reduced damping. The standard model lacks doors, but customizable options include half or full doors, a hardtop, and even a four-wheel-drive system.

Battery options include a 48V LFP battery providing a range of approximately 70 km for the L6e version and 135 km for the L7e. Charging takes 3-5 hours using a standard household outlet. A notable feature is the planned four-wheel-drive variant with a 'crab walk' function, similar to some off-road vehicles. Pricing starts at 11,000 euros for the base model, with optional features potentially increasing the price to over 18,000 euros. The company emphasizes the vehicle's high level of domestic production, with assembly, windshields, motors, and body parts manufactured in France.

Ô tô trước hết phải phục vụ việc chở người và hàng hóa, thay vì tích hợp quá nhiều tính năng không thực sự cần thiết

— Christophe WinkelmullerDescribing the pragmatic design philosophy behind the iPop.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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