Detroit electric sp 01. It is powered by an air cooled lithium polymer batteryits maximum speed and acceleration are comparable to those of the tesla roadster. With the competency of touching 100kmph mark from standstill in just 37 seconds the vehicle has a top speed of 249kmph. This is not it has to.
Detroit electrics vision is simple. On the top end the sp 01 will max out at 155mph enough to warrant track conversions for racing enthusiasts. Detroit electric the electric sports car will then be followed with models aimed more at the mass market just as tesla did with the model s and x after the roadster.
When it was first announced. The rear wheel drive sp01 features a compact mid mounted 201bhp electric motor a lightweight purpose designed battery pack and all new carbon fibre bodywork. Our first production vehicle delivers on this promise and spearheads an exciting future in pure electric mobility.
To create the most exhilarating drive ever experienced. The detroit electric sp 01 can accelerate to 60mph in under 37 seconds a blistering speed for an all electric sports vehicle. To accommodate for this output the company wants to expand its 400 strong team and site in leamington spa.
Detroit electric claims that the sp01 will be the worlds second fastest production electric sports car faster than the telsa roadster and the telsa model s but not the model s p85d. Detroit electric aims to be selling 100000 electric vehicles worldwide by 2020. The sp01 weighs in at 2590 lbs and will have a 278 horsepower and 207 ft lbs of torque mid mounted electric motor.