The American company Atieva, invested by Chinese and Japanese partners, published a video where dregovom arrival Edna prototype not only opposes the Tesla Model S and the Ferrari California, but also wins confidently accelerate from zero to 96 kilometers per hour in 3.08 seconds.
Edna The prototype is based on wagon Mercedes-Benz Vito. Under the hood of his 900-strong power unit, which consists of two electric motors, two transmissions, two power electronics unit and a set of lithium battery capacity of 87 kilowatt-hours.
Atieva going to test various components settings, control electronics, cooling and heat recovery systems. The best option will be used for the first production model, it will be a premium sedan, the debut will take place in 2018.
This will be a direct competitor to Tesla Model. Following the «first sign» will be a couple of crossovers.
Recall, Atieva company founded in 2007. At its head — a former member of the board of directors Tesla Bernard Tse and former chief engineer of the project Tesla Model S Peter Rawlinson.
Photo: manufacturer
Photo: manufacturer
