The all-new Fisker EMotion electric car is set to make its world premiere at the Consumer Electrics Show in Las Vegas next week. This funky-looking EV’s claim to fame is its state-of-the-art graphene solid-state batteries that can receive 200 km of charge in under nine minutes.
Company boss, Henrik Fisker told Autocar that the ultra-fast charging is possible, because the employed batteries apparently have the highest energy density in the world, or 2.5 times that of lithium ion batteries. Fisker said that this technology will one day enable ranges of more than 800 km on a single charge and charging times as low as one minute – that’s faster than filling up a gas tank!
As for the battery’s construction, Fisker’s technology allows the packaging of bulk three-dimensional solid-state electrodes with 25 times more surface area than flat, thin-film solid-state electrodes, thus enabling fast charging and cold temperature operation.
The EMotion is also said to have a top speed of 260 km/h and features fully autonomous driving. It’s unclear at this point how extensive the self-driving system will be, but LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) will be fitted to the car. LIDAR is hidden in the foremost section of the car, in a darkened glass area just below the badge. It’s capable of mapping the EMotion’s environment in 3D.
As for the car itself, Fisker claimed that clever packaging allowed the team to maximise leg room and interior space. “The entire cabin has been moved forward very much, and we lowered the bonnet of the vehicle to get better aerodynamics. Because of the better packaging of an EV model, we have been able to create a more dynamic and sporty design but the leg room is on par with large luxury saloons,” he told the British publication.
Fisker, who designed the EMotion, said that he decided to “take a risk to change the proportions” of the car, so that the design is as original as it can be. “It’s a risk because people aren’t used to it,” he explained.
At launch, the EMotion will be the first model introduced by Fisker Inc. The new company is not to be confused with Fisker Automotive – defunct in 2014 – which produced the Fisker Karma. The EMotion will be an expensive low-volume model with a carbon-fibre and aluminium structure, while the graphene battery pack will be stored under the floor.
The car will be built by VLF, a manufacturing company Fisker partly owns. The hardware and software relating to the autonomous driving tech will be developed and supplied by external companies, streamlining costs and maximising efficiency at the same time. The luxury EV also boasts all-wheel drive and constant data connection. Its base price starts from USD $129,900 (RM521k).
Fisker also told Autocar that there will be a second, higher volume and lower cost model to follow. “Production for that will be handled by an established carmaker, because the established car brands have really mastered high-volume, high-quality car production,” said Fisker. There’s no details to go by this mode, but he said the car will be built upon a modular EV platform. “It will be scalable, so more models can be created from it in the future,” he explained.
With more models planned for the future, Fisker Inc could well be a rival to established electric car manufacturers such as Tesla, BMW i and Mercedes’ new EQ sub-brand.
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Despite all the good points, more than 95% of Malaysian cannot afford one & that is a fact.
Greentech made EV reachabke to the Msian masses.
https://paultan.org/2016/11/08/tesla-model-s-greentech-malaysia-begins-first-deliveries-full-details-on-leasing-scheme-for-the-ev/
Are U implying leasing means M’sian can afford one ?! Do U know how expensive it is to lease one ?!
The firm may not able to survive by end of 2018.
The back is too high & too short. Almost like shoot brake instead of coupe.
Great!! 9 minutes for a full-charge!!
And then there’s heating problem.
A lot of us is missing the main point that battery is made from graphene which will likely to cost less than USS100 per kwh for electricity storage. It is the holy grail breakthrough. Even if they back down on the charging time to 18 minutes to prolong the battery life span it is still a great break through!.
Putting all that electrical current into a battery will need a special charger and connection fro the grid.
Much better to pay £1.5 million to fund the development of H2 Rotary Engine-generator and Hydrogen On board Unit (US prototype and Proof of Concept Will not need monumental funding for BEV systems and Battery factories. Existing Engine Plants are paid for leading to Affordable Zero Emissions EVs The need is for a Family Zero emissions EV and whilst his looks super the speed limits mean that anything over 100 mph is sheer waste of money.