The future is in clean energy – this has long been understood by everyone, including large automobile companies. Different concepts of electric vehicles have been around for a long time, but it is in the last 10 years that the industry has taken a significant step forward. Modern electric cars are about refined style, mind-blowing speed, maximum comfort and premium quality. Naturally, you have to pay for everything good, and for the best you will have to pay a decent amount.
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-EQ EQS – $102,310
German luxury electric car with record-breaking aerodynamic performance. The air resistance coefficient is only 0.20 – a record among production cars. The cruising range of the car is 780 km, the engine power is 385 kW (they promise to increase this figure to 560 kW over time). The car battery charges quite quickly – 15 minutes of DC charging is enough for a power reserve of 300 km. An interesting feature of the body design is that some of its components are developed using modeling tools used by game designers. This made it possible to create fundamentally new parts and make the car as light as possible.
Tesla Model S Plaid – $130,000
Elon Musk’s new high-speed four-door sedan. The Model S Plaid is driven by 3 electric motors with a total capacity of 1020 horsepower. The drag coefficient is 0.208, the maximum speed is 320 km / h, and the car accelerates to a hundred in 1.99 seconds, which Musk himself confirmed before the presentation on the test track. Inside, the driver will not see any extra levers and buttons – only a U-shaped steering wheel and a huge interactive panel. The driving mode switches automatically – based on the readings of sensors that analyze the situation.
Audi RS E-Tron GT – $139,900
Concept electric car assembled on the J1 platform (together with the Porsche Taycan). The car is driven by two engines – one for each axle of the chassis. Together, they produce 590 horsepower, which allows the car to accelerate to hundreds in 3.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 240 km/h. There are two ways to charge the RS E-Tron GT battery: using a cable and wirelessly. In 20 minutes at the fast charging station, the car will receive enough energy to overcome 320 km. With the 11 kW Audi Wireless Charging system, the car is fully charged overnight.
💡 Interesting fact: The Audi RS E-Tron GT is completely eco-friendly, with no animal-derived components and mostly recycled materials.
Porsche Taycan Turbo S – $185,000
All-wheel drive production car with the best speed in the company’s lineup. On the front and rear pillars of the chassis is located on the electric motor with a large amount of copper in the stator, which greatly increased the power output. The Taycan Turbo S puts out up to 761 horsepower when Launch Control is activated. The maximum speed is 260 km / h, the cruising range is 412 km. The car is equipped with a smart energy saving system: it analyzes the driving style over the last 600 km and adapts the battery to the route and weather conditions. A separate pride of Porsche is the innovative two-speed automatic transmission. The first provides a powerful start from a standstill, and the second guarantees the most efficient and comfortable driving at high speed.
Tesla Roadster – $195,000
According to Elon Musk, this is the fastest accelerating production car ever created. The characteristics of the new Tesla Roadster are truly impressive. The groundbreaking Maximum Plaid acceleration mode, combined with three electric motors, allows the car to accelerate to an insane 400 km / h. A powerful 200 kWh battery provides a range of 1000 km without recharging. The car can accommodate up to four people, although the rear passengers will have to make some room. Separately, it is worth mentioning the steering wheel – it is made in the spirit of Formula 1 in the form of a U-shaped steering wheel.
💡 Interesting fact: an important feature of the Tesla Roadster is a fully glass removable roof, which, if desired, can be removed in the trunk and ride in a convertible.
Drako GTE – $1.2 million
Limited electric car from the Californian company Drako Motors. It is equipped with four engines – one for each wheel, which provide all-wheel drive and a total power of 1217 horsepower. The maximum speed declared by the manufacturer is 331 km / h. The main feature of the car is maximum controllability. Each engine is controlled separately, resulting in better traction and stability when driving at high speeds. The design of the Drako GTE is emphatically sporty: flowing lines, predatory headlights and an impressive hood, under which a huge V12 engine is usually hidden in gasoline models.
Nio EP9 – $1.48 million
Chinese supercar assembled at the JAC factory. The model is equipped with four electric motors (one for each wheel) with a total capacity of 1360 horses. The maximum speed is 313 km / h, and acceleration from zero to hundreds takes 2.7 seconds. The power reserve is 400 km, the time for a full charge of two lithium-ion batteries is 45 minutes. By the way, the batteries are removable – they can be replaced in just 8 minutes. There are 4 displays in the cabin: on the steering wheel, on the dash, one each on the front headrests. The car is suitable for public roads, and also shows itself perfectly on the race track. He set several production car speed records: 6:45.90 at the Nürburgring and 2:40.33 in self-driving mode at the Circuit of the Americas.
Hispano Suiza Bespoke Electric Hypercar – $1.93 million
The Spanish automotive brand has recently returned to the game with a new electric car. The appearance immediately catches the eye – a clear reference to the previously popular Hispano Suiza Dubonnet Xenia, created in the 30s. The power plant is atypical – two electric motors with a total capacity of 1020 horses, which are located on the rear axle. The electronically limited top speed is 250 km/h. The liquid-cooled 80 kWh lithium-ion battery provides 400 km of driving on a single charge. The circulation of the supercar is limited to 24 copies. All of them will definitely be unique, since the manufacturer offers 1904 different combinations of car personalization.
Lotus Evija – $2.3 million
Premium minimalist electric car from a British company, produced in a limited edition. Each of its wheels is driven by an individual Electrical Drive Unit, which consists of an electric motor, gearbox and inverter. In total, 4 modules give out 2000 horses. The maximum speed is 320 km / h, and acceleration to hundreds takes about 3 seconds. Not the most impressive figure, but from standstill to 300 km / h the car accelerates in less than 9 seconds. The motors are powered by a 70 kWh lithium-ion battery. It is enough for 400-434 km of measured driving or 7 minutes of racing at maximum speed.
💡 Interesting fact: this electric car even got its own “voice”. According to European law, pedestrians must hear the sound of an approaching car. In Lotus Evija, the sound of the 1967 Formula 1 car, the Type 49 F1, is pre-recorded and processed by the sound producer for the roar of the engine.
Rimac Nevera – $2.4 million
Unmanned supercar designed and manufactured in Croatia. The creators position it as a worthy answer to Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster. True, in a different price category. Lightweight aluminum body combined with a power plant of 4 electric motors with a total capacity of 1914 horsepower allow Rimac Nevera to enter the top of the fastest production cars. The supercar has not yet entered the Book of Records, but in several unofficial races it was able to overtake the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and Tesla Model S Plaid. A 120 kWh battery is responsible for powering the power plant. It will last for 650 km – it takes less than an hour to fully charge. A total of 150 units are planned to be released and, despite the crazy cost, they are all already pre-ordered.
Source: Trash Box
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