One electric city car. Two ways to move.

HAWTAOC1

Compact by design. Confident by nature. Meet the two-seat electric microcar shaped for everyday European life.

C1 · L6eC1 Max · L7eBuilt for the rhythm of the city
MILANO · HAWTAO C1 OFFICIAL RELEASEEICMA 202603–08 NOVEMBER · HALL 24 · STAND S52

HAWTAO C1

More city in every metre.

At 2.28 metres long, C1 is designed to make tight streets, compact parking spaces and everyday electric travel feel effortless.

Red HAWTAO C1 shown in side profile
Compact dimensions. Full-weather cabin. Two seats.
2,280mm length
1,570mm wheelbase
3.5m turning radius
2seats

C1 or C1 Max

One form. Two city characters.

C1L6e

Easy-going urban mobility.

A light, approachable configuration for short daily journeys and low-speed city environments.

Top speed
45 km/h
Battery
6.6 kWh
Wheels
13 inch
Vehicle weight
425 kg*
C1 MaxL7e

More pace for wider horizons.

Higher performance for drivers who need their urban vehicle to reach beyond the immediate neighbourhood.

Top speed
85 km/h
Battery
6.6 kWh
Wheels
14 inch
Vehicle weight
450 kg
Shared C1 capabilityUp to 100 km

Source test at 35 km/h without air conditioning. Actual range varies with version, conditions, driving style and equipment.

*L6e source weight excludes the traction battery. Specifications are pre-release and subject to final market homologation and configuration.

See every angle

Designed to be looked at. Built to be lived with.

Exterior · cabin · controls · detailsCGI and pre-production imagery

Colour preview

A different energy for every city.

Explore the visual direction for the C1 palette. Final colour names and market availability will be confirmed before release.

Pulse Red

C1 CGI preview in Pulse RedCGI preview

Purpose in every detail

The essentials, thoughtfully resolved.

Everything in sight
Connected cockpit

Everything in sight

A clear 7-inch display, Bluetooth connectivity and USB-C charging keep the essentials within easy reach.

Small outside. Comfortable inside.
Two-seat cabin

Small outside. Comfortable inside.

A focused two-seat layout makes everyday city travel simple for driver and passenger.

Easy to place
City confidence

Easy to place

A compact footprint and 3.5-metre turning radius help C1 move naturally through dense urban streets.

Designed around the driver
Everyday control

Designed around the driver

Air conditioning, electric windows and a reversing camera support calm, practical daily use.

Rear three-quarter view of the red C1

From programme to product

Certified. Production-ready. Milan-bound.

Hawtao confirms that certification work is complete and preparation for series production is in place. The official C1 release is planned for EICMA 2026 in Milan.

CertificationProgramme completed
ProductionSeries-production preparation complete
ReleaseNovember 2026 · Milan
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