5. Italcar
- Parent/owner: Italcar
- Brand established: circa 1980s
- 2024 MSRP: $35k/Mini-BUGGY e-BEACH
Company With A Conscience
Italcar, founded in the hazy eighties, started out manufacturing electric golf carts. Since then the brand has added several small, electric, street-legal vehicles to its line-up. With a commitment to innovation and environmental consciousness, Italcar provides eco-friendly transportation solutions for urban commuting or leisurely cruising on the golf course. Italcar offers practical, environmentally conscious alternatives to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, with reasonable price points. Though the Italcar lineup is not as lux as some on this list, the ergonomic design of the vehicles’ interiors places occupant safety and comfort at the top. Priced within reach, Italcar is definitely an Italian car brand to try.
6. Maserati
- Parent/owner: Stellantis
- Brand established:1914
- 2024 MSRP:$215k/ Folgore (electric) GranTurismo
Racing Ahead
Maserati, the quintessence of Italian luxury and performance, has been crafting exquisite automobiles since 1914. Founded by the Maserati brothers, the brand boasts a fusion of Italian craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, offering a range of models, including sedans, coupes, and convertibles that exemplify Italian style, from the iconic GranTurismo to the luxurious Quattroporte. Most recently, Maserati has continued its legacy of performance and innovation with the introduction of their Folgore (English Thunderbolt) line of electric luxury automobiles. With an estimated MSRP of 215k, the 2024 Folgore GranTurismo is one of the pricier additions to the e-car line-up.
7. Pagani
- Parent/owner: Pagani Automobili S.p.A.
- Brand established: 1992
- 2024 MSRP: $3.5 million
Dreamers Gonna Dream
Pagani has been crafting some of the world’s most exclusive hypercars since 1992. The brand has a reputation for pushing the boundaries of design and performance. From the iconic Zonda to the awe-inspiring Huayra, Pagani blends cutting-edge technology with meticulous attention to detail. The multi-million dollar price tag makes owning a Pagani little more than a dream for most of us. I say we row on. Life is but a dream.
8. XEV
- Parent/owner: XEV Ltd
- Brand established: 2016
- 2024 MSRP: $13,500/YoYo
Last But Not Least
XEV is an Italy/Hong Kong microcar brand. The brand’s focus is on electric cars. The EV in XEV stands for Electric Vehicle. XEV produces compact, eco-friendly electric vehicles including the XEV YoYo, the world’s first mass-produced 3D-printed electric car! Best described as adorable, the YoYo is a compact electric car designed for short city trips. The YoYO has a top speed of 50 mph ( 80 kph) and a range of 90 miles (150 km) per charge. XEV, founded in 2016, is the future of zero-emission automobiles.
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