As a startup , the emphasis has been on sustainability but also the cost of development . Looking at the project as an open brief , however , allows the designers to come up with something that fulfils the purpose of an EV of the future — despite the blockage faced as professionals that are used to working with constraints .
“ We were starting literally from a clean sheet ,” says Perini . “ The first thing we did was create our own package , because we know exactly how to do it . To have something that is 95 % functional .”
“ We imposed on ourselves the limitations and the timeframe to create a car , not just a concept .”
As mentioned by Serra , the team is not so concerned with the replication of its ideas , but would in fact take pride in the progress the car has led to in changing the development mindset of other manufacturers .
“ It may be refused , copied , we don ’ t know . But it fills us with pride to say that we ’ ve pushed some limits ,” Serra explains .
THE EV WITH HOPES TO SHAKE THINGS UP
Beyond its impressive , elegant design , the AEHRA SUV is set to be unrivalled in the automotive industry . One of its greatest features can be found under the paintwork . The EV uses carbon fibre SMC , which leverages an abundant material in the land of highspeed automobile manufacturing .
Using recycled carbon fibre not only reduces the weight of the vehicle — making it 50 % lighter and 10 % more air efficient — but also allows the vehicle to be recycled up to five times .
" THE FIRST THING WE DID WAS CREATE OUR OWN PACKAGE , BECAUSE WE KNOW EXACTLY HOW TO DO IT "
The car boasts an expected range of up to 497 miles ( 800km ) per charge , using a 120kW / h battery and achieving power between 550kW-600kW .
As built into the vehicle , the team brings forth a new experience with a cabin that ’ s capable of seating four NBA players comfortably while allowing the owner to enjoy a unique driving experience . Perini believes that the AEHRA SUV is a car to be enjoyed and brings new life to the EV industry , revalling the excitement of the sound , speed , and performance of fossilfuel-powered vehicles .
14 [ Jan 2023 ] EVMAGAZINE . COM