At the 2026 World Motor Show, Kilow transforms La Bagnole into a real Swiss Army knife

Two years after its official launch in Paris, this small electric buggy from Haute-Savoie is back at Porte de Versailles with three new features. A range of 24 colors, a roof tent designed in collaboration with Decathlon, and a lineup tailored for professionals. These additions aim to turn La Bagnole into a true Swiss Army knife for electric vehicles.

Amidst the giant booths of established automakers and the twenty-plus Chinese brands present this year, Kilow focuses on simplicity. This young French brand, a subsidiary of the Savoy industrial group based in Cluses (Haute-Savoie), still offers only one model: La Bagnole. But it now intends to make it much more than just a quadricycle.

To recap, La Bagnole was unveiled as a prototype at the 2022 World Motor Show, then officially launched at the 2024 edition. A rugged competitor to the Citroën AMI, this small two-seater electric buggy can be driven by those aged 14 with an AM license in its L6e version, which has a speed limit of 45 km/h. An L7e version, capable of reaching 80 km/h, is also available.

KILOW Colors: Changing Cars as Easily as Shirts

The first novelty, and one of the most noticeable at the booth, is a palette of 24 colors inspired by nature. It includes solid colors with evocative names (La Vague, La Forêt, Le Feu, Le Turquoise…), gradients, and a series of speckled finishes called “Les Souvenirs”.

The concept goes beyond simply choosing a color at the time of order. Kilow will also offer interchangeable body kits, sold separately and to be installed after purchase. Thus, the same owner can own multiple of them and change their vehicle’s appearance depending on the season or usage.

KILOW Camping: The roof tent… available from 14 years old

The second novelty, developed in collaboration with Decathlon, is a roof tent specifically designed for cars. Its uniqueness lies mainly in its target audience. Since the license-free version is available from 14 years old, teenagers can go camping independently.

The tent is listed at 800 € including tax. Kilow also offers a complete camping kit: down jackets, a gas stove, a 10-liter water reservoir that doubles as a shower, two foldable chairs, a blanket, and kitchen supplies. The tent plus kit package costs 1,590 € including tax. It remains to be seen how La Bagnole’s range will handle the additional weight and trips away from power outlets.

KILOW Pro: La Bagnole gets to work

The third model, and likely the most interesting: the KILOW Pro. As its name suggests, this “utility” version is aimed at craftsmen, fleet managers, and professionals in the tourism or camping industry. At its booth, Kilow showcased a new enclosed cargo box that expands the customization options at the rear. The brand also introduced a customization tool that allows for direct printing of logos or visual identities on the vehicle’s body.

This way, the Bagnole can function both as a small electric utility vehicle and as a mobile advertising platform.

Growing Production Capacity

These announcements come alongside industrial expansion. Kilow now claims a production rate of 20 vehicles per week and a network of 15 dealerships in France. With 30 employees, the brand plans to deliver 600 units by the end of 2026. It is also expanding into Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy.

Editor’s Review

With these three new models, Kilow doesn’t change the core design of La Bagnole but expands its uses. Competing with the Citroën Ami or Aixam’s license-free vehicles, also displayed at Porte de Versailles, this Savoyard buggy continues to follow its own path: less urban-focused, more off-road oriented, and now also practical for utility purposes. What remains is to increase production speed to meet the goal of 600 deliveries this year. The Kilow booth can be found in Hall 7.1 of the Mondial de l’Auto until Sunday, October 18.