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Rapido C66i motorhome launch and VW Multivan lease deal spotlight German family vehicle market
German motorhome maker Rapido unveiled the C66i for the 2027 season. The integrated vehicle is 6.99 m long, 2.19 m wide and packs two single beds, a separate bathroom with shower and a face‑to‑face seating area, all within a compact under‑seven‑metre footprint. The model was tested on public roads in Normandy and Brittany.
A CHIP comparison of family‑friendly electric cars highlighted six models that balance range, charging speed, interior space and safety. The guide notes that state subsidies of up to €4,000 are available for households earning €60‑80 k with two or more children, and lists options such as the Kia EV5, Kia PV5, Tesla Model Y and VW ID. Buzz.
Volkswagen’s Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is being offered on a 36‑month lease for €395 per month, including a €1,095 provision and a €3,000 plug‑in‑hybrid subsidy. The plug‑in version can travel up to 93 km on electric power alone, provides seven seats in a 2‑2‑3 layout, 3,672 L of cargo space with seats removed and a maximum trailer load of 1,570 kg.
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CHIP · Rapido · Rapido C66i · VW Multivan · Volkswagen
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Volkswagen offers a lease for the Multivan eHybrid 4Motion at €395 per month for 36 months, 10,000 km per year. www.netzwelt.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Rapido C66i measures 6.99 meters in length and 2.19 meters in width. reisemobil-international.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Rapido C66i includes two single beds, a separate bathroom with shower, and a face‑to‑face seating group. reisemobil-international.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] CHIP evaluated six electric cars for families, focusing on range, charging time, space and safety. www.chip.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] State subsidies of up to €4,000 are available for families earning €60,000‑80,000 with two or more children. www.chip.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Multivan eHybrid provides up to 93 km of electric range. www.netzwelt.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A €3,000 subsidy for plug‑in hybrids is included in the Multivan lease offer. www.netzwelt.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Rapido C66i is slated for the 2027 model year. reisemobil-international.de