Russia Introduces Ugly First Electric Vehicle 'Amber'

Russia claims that it will be made only from Russian components, and on a chassis from the Lada Vesta, saying it will “compact and affordable,” since the battery can be rented rather than purchased, and expensive technology will not be required to manufacture the body. Almost certainly that's a lie and it will be made mostly from Chinese components as Western sanctions make it difficult otherwise. Mass production to begin in early 2025.

It's fair to say that the response online in Russia has been underwhelming so far, with most calling it godawful and ugly, some calling it a worthy competitor to the Fiat Multipla, often called the ugliest car ever made.

Source: New Voice of Ukraine

Moscow Polytechnic University unveiled the prototype of the Russian electric car Amber on Dec. 18, sarcastically dubbed the "Tesla Killer" on social media.

Its development was reportedly commissioned by the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad, known for producing cars from BMW, Ford, KIA, and Hyundai until Western sanctions prompted a shift to this new venture.

The plant will have to settle for this "monster" now.

While the introduction of this electric car horrified many Russian citizens, most users saw it as an opportunity to mock the long-suffering Russian automotive industry.

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