Ferrari is Offered Performance and Looks by Aussie Electric Supercar

by Zack Colt

It is common knowlegde nowadays that an electric motor can equal or even outperfom its internal combustion rival, reason for which we are really glad to see that more and more automakers decide to build electric cars.

The latest creation is the evR450 prototype from Australian firm Varley Electric Vehicles, which is a very exotic looking machine. It will star at the 2011 Australia Electric Vehicles Conference taking place this week in Brisbane.

Being entirely based on Australian technology, its early indications of performance are outstanding. According to Varley, it will accelerate from 0-60mph in below 3.8 seconds, having a limited top speed of 124 mph (to help preserve battery life), and a driving range of about 90 miles in standard trim or 186 miles with an additional battery pack.

Its batteries are lithium-ion cells rated at 24Kwh and are used to power two electric motors developed with fellow Aussie company Ultramotive. Even though most of the specs are stil kept secret, it is believed that the electric motors each develop around 200 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque.

Well, what makes this car to achieve such performances is its lightweight construction, which is comprised mostly of carbon fiber and other advanced composite materials. The electric motors, too, are believed to feature a new lightweight design that enables them to weigh just 88 pounds (excluding inductors).

The evR450 prototype from Australian firm Varley Electric Vehicles is expected to go on sale sometime in 2012, and pricing for it will be below $215,000.

Source: MotorAuthority

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