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Why are the most powerful cars electric?
And if the sports car perfect was an electric car? After all, what do you expect from a sports car?
Sensations, acceleration and speed, all in a sporty look. Did you know that, thanks to its crankshaftless motor and single-speed gearbox, the electric car offers maximum torque immediately available, enabling it to accelerate very, very hard. Admittedly, with its batteries, it is 30% heavier than its internal combustion equivalent. But it's also more powerful!
As a result, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S boasts 761 horsepower, while a 911 Turbo S can only release 560 of them and one Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 680bhp.
And the arrival of super-chargers Ionity 350 kilowatts will enable you to charge your electric sports car in the same way as a combustion engine in just a few minutes.
Does an electric sports car cost more than its internal combustion equivalent?
No surprises when it comes to price! An electric sports car is still a sports car, and therefore very expensive to buy. Only a select few will be able to afford a supercar for Christmas.
Is electric the easiest way to get power?
Today, it's easier to get power from an electric supercar than from its internal combustion equivalent. The reason is simple, Technically, it's much easier to combine several electric motors to increase power. In fact, the space/power ratio of an electric motor is much greater than that of a combustion engine, making it possible to accumulate several motors. The very first Mach-E of 1400 hp with 7 engines or, more sober, the e-tron S which has 3 (1 front, 2 rear).
The latest example is Mercedeswhich is struggling to develop the Mercedes-AMG Oneits hypercar powered by a Formula 1 engine. Petrol engines require greater investment and compromise, depending on how the car is to be used. It is also extremely difficult to assemble several of them, for reasons of space, cooling and transmissions.
When it comes to electric cars, this kind of construction game is much easier. An electric motor doesn't need a gearbox, and its volume is fairly compact. On high-performance models, manufacturers can combine them at will, to ensure all-wheel drive with no mechanical link or to increase power.
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What are the 10 most powerful electric cars?
Now that you know a little more about electric supercars! We've just compiled a list of the top 10 electric cars the most powerful in the world. How does that sound?
Aspark Owl
With over 2,000bhp, the Aspark Owl, first unveiled to the public in concept form at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2017, is currently one of the most powerful cars in the world.
The Japanese sports car has four electric motors, enabling it to reach speeds of up to 400 km/h. However, you can expect to pay 2.9 million euros for one of the 50 cars produced in collaboration with the Manifattura Automobili TorinoThe first deliveries are scheduled for the second quarter of 2020.
Cars capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in under 3 seconds can be counted on the fingers of one hand. The Bugatti Chironfor example, reaches this speed in 2.5 seconds, while theAgera RS achieves this in 2.8 seconds. But both of these cars have combustion engines, and it's the electrics that we need to look at, with the Aspark OWL of course capable of record acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.9 seconds.
- Power: 2,012 hp
- Autonomy 450 km (WLTP)
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%) : 80 min
- Price: €2.9 million
Lotus Evija
Lotus is best known for its ultra-lightweight sports cars, which boast a formidable power-to-weight ratio for top-level efficiency on the track. Lotus has also been known in the past for certain GT models such as theSpiritpopularised by James Bond and Richard Gere in Pretty Woman. Motorsport fans will also be familiar with the brand of Colin Chapman for his Formula 1 successes. But from now on, the Lotus name rhymes with electricity!
Since the Chinese of Geely have bought the small British manufacturer, the brand is moving towards electric technology and supercars. Last year, Lotus presented the Evija, a new sports car with a dizzying technical specification. With a powertrain comprising a total of four electric motors, the machine develops 2,000 round horsepower and an absolutely Herculean theoretical torque of 1,700 nm.
It will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than three seconds, and possibly even less than two seconds. Top speed, however, will be limited to 320 km/h in order to conserve the 70 kWh batteries.
Lotus has already announced that production of the Evija, scheduled for 2020, has been fully sold out. The manufacturer has not, however, specified the number of cars sold, nor the planned production for this year. But if you want to buy one of these machines costing over two million euros, you'll have to wait until at least next year.
- Power: 2,000 hp
- Range: 400 km (WLTP)
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%) : 12 min
- Price: €2 million
Pininfarina Battista
Pininfarina is no longer just a coachbuilder; the Italian firm now wants to become a genuine brand. Its first model, the Battista, marks a new era for the brand, whose technical specifications are enough to make a Bugatti Chiron green with envy.
The car is named after the founder of the Italian firm, and 150 examples will be produced. With its four electric motors, this coupé boasts over 1,900 bhp! Enough to rival a Bugatti Chiron with its 1,500 bhp.
With a 0 to 100 km/h time of less than 2 seconds, a 0 to 300 km/h time of less than 12 seconds and a top speed of more than 350 km/h. The performance of this Pininfarina Battista is unprecedented, despite its considerable weight.
- Power: 1,900 hp
- Range: 450 km (WLTP)
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%) : -
- Price: €2 million
Nio EP9
The Chinese start-up NextEV specialising in electric cars, took part in the electric minivan championship Formula E and following this experience, the manufacturer decided to translate its accumulated experience in this discipline onto the road. The result in 2016 will be the NIO EP9, which will be the first electric supercar from the Chinese brand to be introduced in London.
The Nio EP9 is officially a limited series of 16, with a base unit price of around 1.4 million euros.
The supercar boasts 1 megawatt of firepower, on a par with that offered by a Koenigsegg Agera One 1. The four electric motors, accompanied by four gearboxes, also deliver 1,480 Nm of torque.
That's enough for a 0-100 kph time of 2.7 seconds, a 0-200 kph time of 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 313 kph. Aided and abetted by aerodynamics with a maximum of 24,000 Newtons at 240 km/h, and a lateral force of up to 2.53 G, the supercar is particularly at ease on the racetrack.
- Power: 1,360 hp
- Range: 427 km (WLTP)
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%) : 45 minutes
- Price: €1.4 million
Rimac C-Two
Despite an entry price of €1.7 million and the possibility of increasing the price to €2.2 million with options. The 150 examples of the C-Two electric supercar from Croatian Rimacon display at the Geneva Motor Show in 2018, went straight out of stock.
The C-Two is powered by four electric motors developing no less than 1,915 bhp and a maximum torque of 2,300 Nm.
What's more, Rimac's supercar can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.85 seconds, with a top speed of over 400 km/h. Powered by battery with a capacity of 120 kWh, the vehicle can travel up to 650 km on a single charge. The car also has a carbon-fibre monocoque and a carbon sub-frame, keeping the weight down to 1950 kg.
- Power: 1,300 hp
- Range: 650 km (WLTP)
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%) : -
- Price: €1.7 million
Faraday FF 91
Revealed in early 2017 at the CES in Las VegasThe FF 91 is Faraday Future's first electric car.
The Faraday FF 91 is powered by a 100 % electric powertrain capable of delivering up to 1050 horsepower. Its architecture is based on the VPA (Variable Platform Architecture) platform presented by the manufacturer at the beginning of 2016 on the FF Zero1 concept. In terms of performance, Faraday Future has announced a 0-100 kph time of 2.39 seconds.
- Power: 1,050 hp
- Range: 480 km (WLTP)
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%) : -
- Price: €200,000
Tesla Roadster
La Tesla Model S Performance already offers some very impressive accelerations. But we'll have to wait until 2022 to discover the Californian manufacturer's first real supercar, the second-generation Roadster. On paper, this machine has everything it takes to beat a Bugatti Chiron: it will be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in two seconds and reach a top speed of 400 km/h.
Towards 0 to 100 km/h in just one second? Well, according to Elon Musk in person, the rocket system will enable the car to propel itself from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) much faster. Slav Popovski estimates that, with the rockets, the car will be able to do 0-60mph in just 1.1 seconds. This should give a 0 to 100 km/h time of 1.2 or 1.3 seconds. His virtual model shows this terrifying acceleration on video. See you in 2022 to see just how far Tesla can go in terms of acceleration!
The Tesla Roadster is now available to reserve, with prices starting at €172,000. A deposit of €43,000 is required to ensure delivery of the vehicle as soon as it goes on sale.
- Power: 1,000 hp
- Range: 1000 km (WLTP)
- Rapid recharging (0 to 80%): - -
- Price: €215,000
LUCID MOTORS AIR
After North America, Lucid opens pre-orders for the Air in several European countries, including France. This suggests that the marketing of the luxury electric saloon, the Californian manufacturer's first vehicle, is finally on track. According to the company, the opening of reservations on the Old Continent was scheduled for 2021, but high demand has prompted it to speed up the process.
To pre-order an Air in France, a refundable deposit of €900 is required. The other European countries chosen to be the first to welcome the Air are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Lucid says it has selected these markets for their charging infrastructure and commercial demand.
The equipment and price of the Lucid Air remain to be announced, as do its definitive specifications. During the vehicle's development, the manufacturer announced a top-of-the-range version with 1,000 bhp, a top speed of over 320 km/h and a range of over 640 km.
- Power: 1,000 hp
- Range: 640 km (WLTP)
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%) : -
- Price: -
Genovation GXE
Le Genovation GXE is an unprecedented supercar powered by an electric motor that is none other than a Chevrolet CorvetteThe V8 has been swapped for two electric motors. The Genovation GXE develops a whopping 800 bhp. In other unexpected news, it is available with a manual gearbox, which is highly unusual for an electric car.
This electric Corvette breaks all the codes. The V8 engine that has made its reputation for many years has been replaced by two electric motors capable of sending more than 800 bhp to the rear wheels, with a phenomenal 950 Nm of torque. Enough to take the wind out of anyone's sails!
- Power: 800 hp
- Range: 280 km (WLTP)
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%) : -
- Price: €750,000
Porsche Taycan
La Porsche Taycan is the carmaker's first electric car. Available from €181,152 in its fastest Turbo S trim, the Taycan also has an entry-level trim from €108,632.
Available in three trim levels: 4S, Turbo and Turbo S. It develops up to 761 bhp and 1,050 Nm of torque in the Turbo S trim. This trim also offers an overboost function to maximise its performance on the road.
Thanks to this function, the Taycan Turbo S can easily accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds.
In terms of range, the manufacturer has announced a maximum range of 412 km for the Turbo S trim level. It will also be possible to reach a top speed of 260 km/h, while maintaining the promised range.
- Power: 761 hp
- Range: 412 km (WLTP)
- Fast recharge (0 to 80%) : 27 min
- Price: €108,632
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Lagonda All-Terrain Concept
Presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2019, the concept car called Lagonda All-Terrain Concept is set to be the talk of the town over the next few years!
This concept SUV of the future has been conceived as "a first glimpse of the first production model" from Lagonda. It is intended to inspire future Lagonda luxury vehicles, which are due to go into production in 2022. While the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept is entirely electric, no information has been released about the technical characteristics of its powertrain.
Aston Martin preferred to focus on the interior of this Lagonda All-Terrain Concept during the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, rather than talk about its specific features. Crafted using soft, noble materials (cashmere, ceramic, silk, etc.), the concept's cabin allows us to imagine what luxury could be like in the future. Inspired by the world of yachts, the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept dominates the road. It offers four separate seats. The two front seats can swivel to face the rear passengers during autonomous driving.
As for the centre console, it is fully touch-sensitive and has been placed within easy reach of the driver and front passenger. A screen has also been integrated into the steering wheel to display key driving information. Another special feature of the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept is that the key takes the form of a disc that levitates thanks to electromagnets when the SUV is being driven. So there you have it, a promising electric car. All we can do now is wait for more information.
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