Lisbon Startup Amble Unveils Open-Air Electric Buggy for Short Trips

Amble, a Lisbon-based electric vehicle startup, introduced the Amble One, an open-air electric buggy intended for short neighborhood trips. The vehicle is being marketed first to hotels and resorts before a planned expansion to private buyers as a second household vehicle.

The Amble One features a 15 kW motor and an 11 kWh battery. It reaches a maximum speed of 40 mph, travels up to 62 miles on a single charge, and can be recharged from a standard wall outlet in five hours. The vehicle weighs under 450 kilograms to meet European L7e quadricycle regulations.

The vehicle is built without doors and includes folding front seats, a digital display, physical controls, and a front cargo rack. Rear seats fold flat for additional gear, and built-in mounts allow accessories such as baskets and mirrors. CEO Adrien Roose said the company aims to serve the second vehicle in households that already own a primary car for highway travel.

He stated that most European and American families average two cars and that the second vehicle is typically used for school runs and grocery trips.

Amble was founded by alumni from Apple, Audi, and Cowboy. Leadership includes founder and chairman José António Uva, design lead Julian Hoenig, and chief creative officer Michael Tropper. The company is headquartered in Lisbon and has partnered with an unnamed Tier 1 automotive supplier for manufacturing.

Customers can reserve the Amble One with a $100 deposit. The company has received over 1,000 reservations and targets a starting price of $25,000. Initial vehicles will be exported from Europe to the United States, with plans to establish U.S. manufacturing later.