Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Detroit Electric launches SP:01: A Tesla rival

Detroit Electric's SP:01 is a pure electric car that boasts a 180-mile range and a high price.
The Detroit Electric SP:01: its lithium polymer batteries give the SP:01 a range of 180 miles (288 km), the company said.
The Detroit Electric SP:01: its lithium polymer batteries give the SP:01 a range of 180 miles (288 km), the company said. 
(Credit: Detroit Electric) 
 
Little-known -- but storied-brand -- Detroit Electric has launched its electric alternative to the Tesla.
The SP:01 is a limited-edition, two-seat pure-electric sports car, according to the company's announcement today. 

With its Lotus Elise-like design, the SP:01 boasts a top speed of 155 mph and goes from 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds. 

Other marquee features of the SP:01:
  • Electric motor: rear-wheel-drive with a mid-mounted 200 bhp electric motor made in the USA.
  • Body: carbon-fiber body, with a total weight of 1,070 kg (2,359 pounds).
  • Driving range: With a power rating of 37 kWh, the lithium polymer batteries deliver a range of 180 miles (288 km) when tested to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) standard. (Note: the Tesla Model S delivers about 208 miles.)
  • Infotainment: a smartphone application manages the car's infotainment system.
  • Transmission: Four-speed manual transmission.
  • Assembly: Michigan.
  • Price: Starts at $135,000 and will vary according to specification and local taxes. (Note: Tesla Model S starts at about $57,000.)
The SP:01 sports car will "spearhead a diverse family of all-electric production cars," including two other high-performance models that are scheduled to enter production by end of 2014, the company said.






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