Electric automobiles can decrease the overall cost of car ownership in half by reducing gasoline expenses to pennies. For the most part, this is a positive thing, but some individuals are willing to spend a higher price for something far more elegant and fancy.
Electric automobiles are quicker, plusher, grander, and more gold-plated than other types of vehicles on the road, making them far more appealing. So, what are the world’s most costly electric cars?
We’ve compiled a list of the five most costly electric automobiles, and it’s no surprise that Tesla, which is owned by Elon Musk, is included.
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Lotus Evija
It’s the first all-electric British hypercar in the world. With a starting price of $2.8 million, it is the world’s most expensive electric car.
The hypercar’s four electric motors — one for each wheel — produce 1,972 horsepower. It has a peak speed of nearly 200 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds. The car isn’t street legal in the United States, and it’s only made in very small quantities. The Lotus Evija has a range of 250 miles (400 kilometres) thanks to a 70 kWh lithium-ion battery.
PRICE- $2.8 MILLION
Rimac Nevera
Rimac Nevera is called after a strange storm that erupts spontaneously over Croatia’s open sea. This automobile is valued at about $2.44 million.
It features four permanent magnet motors that provide 1,914 horsepower (HP) and 1,740 lb-ft (2,360 Nm). Nevera’s zero-to-60 mph (0-100 kph) sprint takes only 1.85 seconds, according to Rimac, and he can reach speeds of 258 mph (412 kph). The vehicle is powered by a 120-kilowatt-hour battery pack that is also part of the vehicle’s frame and is kept cool by water.
PRICE- $2.44 MILLION
Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne
The third place goes to Hispano Suiza, a boutique carmaker from Spain with a nearly 120-year history. The firm, which began operations in 1904, has a distinguished history of producing luxury automobiles, aviation engines, trucks, and armaments.
In 2020, Hispano Suiza will debut the Carmen Boulogne, an electric super luxury car. Four permanent magnet synchronised motors in the rear axle provide 1,114 horsepower, while an 80 kWh lithium-ion battery produces 1,160 Nm of torque. It has a range of 249 miles and can go from 0-60 mph (100 kph) in less than 2.6 seconds (400 km). The hyper-luxury car starts at roughly $1.93 million and goes up from there depending on personalization.
PRICE- $1.93 MILLION
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive
With its Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive model, which costs $544,000, the German luxury automaker Mercedes occupies sixth spot.
The car debuted in the summer of 2013 as a limited-edition electrified version of Mercedes-combustion-powered Benz’s SLS AMG model. Four motors with a combined output of 544 KW (740 horsepower) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Newton) power the vehicle. The car accelerates from 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in 3.9 seconds with that much power on all four wheels.
A 400 V lithium-ion battery with a 60 kWh capacity powers the Electric Drive SLS AMG, giving it a range of 160 miles (250 km).
PRICE- $544,000
Roadster | Tesla
For the past couple of years, Tesla’s website has been collecting reservations for the new Roadster. The firm also received 1,000 bookings, making it a viable collector’s item. The Tesla Roadster Founders Series costs $250,000. The vehicle was unveiled in 2017, but the Tesla Roadster is expected to hit the streets by 2023.
The Founders Series Tesla Roadster, according to Elon Musk, would accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0-96 kph) in 1.9 seconds, reach a peak speed of nearly 250 mph (402 kph), and have a range of 620 miles (997 km) per charge thanks to a 200 kWh battery. They’re referred to as “basic specifications” by Musk.
Price-$250,000
