The project founded by designer Umberto Palermo transforms the vision into productive reality, proposing a model of sustainable electric urban mobility, entirely Made in Italy and attentive to the regeneration of territories
Mole Urbana takes a decisive step today: with the inauguration of the new factory in Orbassano, the project founded by Umberto Palermo becomes a productive reality. The event was attended by local authorities, the Minister of the Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, representatives of institutions, industrial partners and members of the academic world. The meeting offered a shared reflection on the role of Italian manufacturing as a driver of innovation, territorial development and sustainability. Projects like Mole Urbana demonstrate how creativity, technology and production capacity can be integrated into a replicable industrial model, capable of enhancing local skills and strengthening the country’s competitiveness. Among those present, in addition to the minister Pichetto Fratin, Umberto Palermoexecutive president of Mole Urbana and president of Up Design, e Cinzia Maria Bossomayor of Orbassano, underlined the importance of industrial investments capable of regenerating abandoned areas and creating qualified jobs.
The words of the minister
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The presence of Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin gave the inauguration a significant institutional value. “The Mole Urbana project represents a concrete example of Italian industrial transition – explained the minister – where entrepreneurial innovation also finds space in peripheral territories. Here it is not just a question of producing electric vehicles, but of enhancing skills, know-how and national production capacity”. Picket Fratin framed the initiative in the broader context of Italian industrial policy: “Italy still has a great production capacity, especially in automotive components. Many brands may be foreign, but the cars often remain Italian. Defending this know-how means protecting the flexibility and creativity that allow us to compete on a global level.” According to the minister, Mole Urbana demonstrates how the ecological transition does not have to be imposed from above, but can arise from the skills and energy of the territories. The project therefore embodies a shared vision: Italian design, electric mobility and sustainable development can coexist in a replicable and concrete industrial model, capable of attracting investments and stimulating innovation.
Mole Urbana: a sustainable project
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Umberto Palermo described the Orbassano plant as a “nano-factory”, capable of transforming an abandoned industrial area into an innovative and sustainable production center. “We have rethought every phase of production – explained Palermo – reducing Co₂ emissions and water consumption, and using noble and recyclable materials such as aluminium, stainless steel, laminated marine wood and recycled ABS. The objective is to create useful, beautiful and truly sustainable vehicles, which meet the needs of those who live and work in the city”. Mole Urbana’s philosophy aims to combine design, functionality and sustainability, offering ethical and accessible urban mobility. Each microcar is designed and built entirely in Italy, with local, efficient and circular production.
- 4Seater – It is designed for those looking for space, practicality and comfort without sacrificing sustainability and design. 3300 mm long, 1700 mm wide and 1300 mm high, this four-seater microcar is ideal for families and for those who need to move easily around the city carrying children, shopping or work equipment with them. The 96 V version offers an 18 kWh battery with 173 Ah and a 15 kW motor, guaranteeing a range of approximately 160 km. Price: 17,500 euros.
- Sports GT – This is a model designed for those who want dynamism and compactness. Available in L6 and L7 lengths, with two seats, this model combines attractive design and small dimensions (2650 x 1700 x 1300 mm), perfect for fast and agile urban mobility. The model offers different battery and motor options: from the 48 V version with 7 kWh and 6 kW motor up to the 96 V with 17 kWh and 15 kW motor, with a range ranging from 75 to 160 km. The Sport GT is designed for those who want to move easily around the city, without sacrificing style and technology, with a versatile and captivating vehicle. Prices: from 12,100 to 18,400 euros.
- Torpedo – This model offers an intermediate solution between compactness and versatility, with three seats and dimensions of 3300 x 1530 x 1300 mm. The 96 V battery with 17 kWh and 15 kW motor guarantees a range of 160 km, sufficient for most urban and suburban journeys. Prices: from 15,500 to 18,500 euros.
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