β You know that electric vehicles are finally becoming mainstream when new automakers begin to appear from (seemingly) nowhere.
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Liux crossover from Spain. This is the AEHRA crossover SUV from Italy, just announced (above). And every few hours, one crossover or luxury EV emerges from Chinaβthis week, itβs the HiPhi Z.
Not to worry, thereβs space for all of them here at speedster.news, beginning with the AEHRA.
Atypical name? Check. Gimmicky forged carbon aero inserts? Check. A cab so far forward youβd swear itβs a mid-β00s Chrysler? βοΈοΈοΈβοΈοΈοΈβοΈοΈοΈ
At least theyβre starting strong: thereβs no denying AEHRAβs SUV (itβs called the AEHRA SUV, officially) is a striking-looking electric vehicle. Coupe-like in profile, with four upward-folding doors (front butterfly, rear gullwing), the SUV is said to accommodate βfour full-size NBA playersβ.
Iβm now wondering: In Europe, can you get 1/2 size NBA players??
β’ via AEHRA
The design was led by Filippo Perini, a talented former design director at Genesis Motors; before that, he worked at Alfa Romeo, Audi, Lamborghini, and Italdesignβall brands that are known for projecting a strong presence while on the road. When its front and rear active aerodynamics are deployed, I bet AEHRAβs first model here will look quite striking irl.
Its Cd is quoted as a strong 0.21βthough weβre the first to admit a single Cd figure is never the whole story.
β’ via AEHRA
Inside the SUV, a rising screen separates the car from driving mode and theatre mode. Four or five-seat versions are plannedβ¦and thatβs about all I can tell you about the interior so far.
Looks are one thing, what are its specs? I can only go by what has been quoted: range of more than 800 km, a top speed limited to 265 km/h, up to 600 Kw of power (~800 horsepower), and a price of at least $160,000 Usd.
In its press release, AEHRA touts itself as βsubstantially self-funded so far, and is finalizing its first external investors roundβ so this project is by no means a done deal. Still, itβs nice to see new brands and seasoned automotive pros put their own spin on the same old SUV.
