5 Luxury Electric Cars

Although the current car with petroleum fuels still dominate the streets around the world, the era of electric cars expected soon. High oil prices soared causing an electric-powered cars become a realistic option for most people.

Car manufacturers began to anticipate the popularity of electric cars by creating an eyecatching vehicle design and high performance. The result is cars that grace and speed of no less than four-wheeled vehicles with fuel oil. Five electric cars are considered to have attractive design and great strength are:

1. Rimac Concept One 

By carrying out the design style of Ferrari and Lamborghini supercars, Rimac Concept One does have a fierce performance. Just imagine the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h only takes about 2.8 seconds and a maximum speed of 306 km/h. That was coupled with a distance range capable of reaching 600 km for all rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

A quantity of cars that made his debut at the inaugural event last year's Frankfurt Motor Show that has the energy equivalent of 1,088 PS. Prowess is only surpassed by Bugatti Veyron and the SSC Tuatara. The ability of the four electric motors produce torque 3,800 Nm which is only surpassed by the Audi R8 e-tron (4,500 Nm). 

Rimac Concept One. (Picture from: http://carsconcept.info/)

Therefore, Automobili Rimac made cars are regarded as hypersport car of the future. Amazingly, will be produced in 2013 exclusively as many as 88 units.

2. PG Elektrus

This car is as fierce as the Rimac Concept One can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds. Similarly, the velocity through the numbers claimed 300 km/h. Design basis is the Lotus Elise which faces a manpower strength of an electric car with a phenomenal 272 hp with a torque of 350 Nm.

Elektrus as its power source is equipped with solar panels placed behind the driver. Its function is to convert energy from the sun to add power. The main engine driven machine with a small electric power comes from lithium-ion batteries. 

PG-Elektrus. (Picture from: http://www.technobuffalo.com/)

PG maker plans to build Elektrus 667 units with prices starting U.S. $ 312 thousand or Rp. 2.87 billion.

3. Tesla S Signature

Tesla Motors is one of the pioneers of high-speed electric car maker helped enliven the competition by presenting Tesla S Signature edition of 2012. 

This model is a development from the previous S series and equipped with high-powered electric motor so as to accelerate the car up to a maximum speed of 201 km/h.

Cars produced as many as 1,000 units that have no less remarkable acceleration in comparison to its competitors that speeds of 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. 

Tesla S-Signature. (Picture from: http://www.hanzoautobuzz.com/)

Tesla claimed S Signature has been booked by fans electric cars in the U.S.

4. Rolls Royce Phantom 102EX EV 

Since its introduction at the Geneva Motor Show last year's first electric car made in the presence of Rolls-Royce is already attracting the attention of the luxury car enthusiasts. One reason for the design of 102EX is still inherited the Phantom Rolls Royce-style luxury character, but with an environmentally friendly propulsion.

So far the Rolls Royce is still reviewing production plans electric car is the pride of England. However, if produced would seem to lure the wealthy millionaires to order. Moreover Rolls Royce Phantom 102EX EV offers driving pleasure with a great engine of 389 hp from two electric motors.

Rolls Royce Phantom 102EX EV. (Picture from: http://www.automobilefutures.com/)

Because of its convenience to the main concepts, not too overlooked the acceleration 0-100 km/h in 8 seconds and a maximum speed of 160 km/h. 

5. Fisker Surf

After successfully developing an electric sports car design, Fisker Karma company now turned its attention to luxury station wagon variants. The car is being developed in Finland it will make its debut early in September at the Paris Motor Show 2012. Nevertheless, the leak has been widely circulated in cyberspace.

Fisker Surf to name its new variant that uses the design of a crossover between sports car and a station wagon. The concept that combines luxury, style, utility, and economic factors with an emphasis on the use of renewable resources.

Fisker Surf. (Picture from: http://www.motorward.com/)

As its driving force is the electric motor from the battery via the rear wheels. If the battery runs out, turn the engine 2,000 cc turbocharged four-cylinder that is used as an engine of a car. *** [OVI | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 09032012]

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