New Aehra SUV arrives with next-gen technology and aircraft-inspired interior

Italian-American startup Aehra has unveiled fresh images of its striking-looking electric SUV.

Incorporating a three-metre wheelbase, the Aehra’s cabin has been designed to maximise space and is said to accommodate ‘four full-size NBA players’, as well as offering five- and four-seater configurations.

However, when the SUV is parked, the driver can extend the screen upwards to create a home theatre-style screen.

Fillippo Perini, Aehra chief design officer, said: “With the screen fully extended, the occupants can relax and enjoy a movie, perhaps when the car is charging or when a parent is waiting to pick up a child from school or a party. And for those who have work to do, the screen and the spacious interior afford the perfect solution for video conference calls.

The Aehra uses a ‘yoke-like’ steering wheel which takes inspiration from the aerospace industry, with the company’s founder Hazim Nada a keen pilot and skydiver.

Inside, there’s plenty of aluminium, recyclable carbon fibre composite and leather, while the seats are said to provide the same level of comfort as ‘first-class aircraft accommodation’.

Aehra said recently that the SUV will be capable of returning up to 500 miles on electric power alone, while three electric motors will produce up to 794bhp. It’s expected that further details about the car’s powertrain – and its price – will be revealed shortly.