This is the super sleek, super fast electric car which its maker claims is the world's fastest electric motor and quicker than a Ferrari.
The Detroit Electric SP:01 is a limited edition, two-seat sports car inspired by the Lotus Exige’s design.
But instead of a conventional petrol engine, engineers have fitted the electric blue SP:01 with a compact, mid-mounted 201 bhp electric motor.
This gives the eco-friendly sports car a 0-62mph time of just 3.7 seconds - making it quicker than a Ferrari California, Porsche 911 and Audi R8.
The Detroit Electric SP:01 is a limited edition, two-seat sports car inspired by the Lotus Exige’s design.
But instead of a conventional petrol engine, engineers have fitted the electric blue SP:01 with a compact, mid-mounted 201 bhp electric motor.
This gives the eco-friendly sports car a 0-62mph time of just 3.7 seconds - making it quicker than a Ferrari California, Porsche 911 and Audi R8.
Motorists wanting to experience its top speed of 155mph will have to get in line as only 999 models will be made.
There isn’t currently a UK price for the SP:01 although in America it will be retailing at $135,000 (£89,000).
But a £5,000 grant will lower the eye-watering price for British customers as they will be eligible for the grant which is part of a government’s scheme to encourage motorists into alternative fuelled vehicles.
Despite incentives such as this electric cars are yet to take off in the UK with just 3,000 cars registered.
Potential owners have been put off by high prices and ‘range anxiety’, where they worry they will run out of electricity.
The SP:01 has a range of 190 miles and takes 4.3 hours to fully charge, emitting zero carbon dioxide when it is being driven. The Tesla Roadster Sport manages a more impressive 245 miles.
Albert Lam, Detroit Electric’s chairman and group CEO described the SP:01 as "exclusive, luxurious and technologically advanced".
He added: "The car will allow us to demonstrate to the world our ability to build an exciting and innovative product, one that displays outstanding performance coupled with strong green credentials, and which delivers an exhilarating driving experience."
Production for the sports car will begin at the firm’s factory in Detroit, USA, in September and will be arrive to the UK at a later date.
But a £5,000 grant will lower the eye-watering price for British customers as they will be eligible for the grant which is part of a government’s scheme to encourage motorists into alternative fuelled vehicles.
Despite incentives such as this electric cars are yet to take off in the UK with just 3,000 cars registered.
Potential owners have been put off by high prices and ‘range anxiety’, where they worry they will run out of electricity.
The SP:01 has a range of 190 miles and takes 4.3 hours to fully charge, emitting zero carbon dioxide when it is being driven. The Tesla Roadster Sport manages a more impressive 245 miles.
Albert Lam, Detroit Electric’s chairman and group CEO described the SP:01 as "exclusive, luxurious and technologically advanced".
He added: "The car will allow us to demonstrate to the world our ability to build an exciting and innovative product, one that displays outstanding performance coupled with strong green credentials, and which delivers an exhilarating driving experience."
Production for the sports car will begin at the firm’s factory in Detroit, USA, in September and will be arrive to the UK at a later date.
This is really good that we can find an electric car, which is more faster than Ferrari. It is hard to believe but now because of technology, this thing can happen.
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