Vega EVX
The Vega EVX is an all-electric battery-powered two-seater sports car developed by Sri Lankan automobile manufacturer Vega Innovations and it's planned to enter production in 2022.[1]
| Vega EVX | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | VEGA Innovations |
| Production | 2022 (expected) 25 units. |
| Designer | Dhash M. Gunaratne |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | 4 motor torquing all-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Permanent AC Synchronous 4 Motor torquing all-wheel drive system |
| Battery | LFP Pouch cell 540V, Liquid cooled. 50 Cells per Module, 12 Modules 480kg. |
| Electric range | 750 km |
| Plug-in charging | Offboard charger |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2846 mm |
| Length | 4532 mm |
| Width | 1970 mm |
| Height | 1220 mm |
| Curb weight | 1900 kg |
Development
In 2013 Vega Innovations was founded by Dr. Harsha Subasinghe and co-founder Dr Beshan Kulapala. By 2015 Vega Innovations introduced the first prototype of Vega EVX capable of generating over 900 hp and reaching 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds. In 2017 the first Vega EVX prototype was built with the company expecting commercial production to begin over the coming years.
Introduction
The serial version prototype of the Vega EVX was to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2020[2] but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] However, the car was unveiled in a live stream at the Geneva Motor Show in 2020.
Specifications and Performance
Vega EVX prototype has two 300 kW (408 hp) electric motors each positioned on the front and rear axles, providing it with all-wheel drive and allowing it a cumulative power of 600 kW (816 hp) and 760 Nm of torque.[4] The EVX initially receives a small LiFePo4 (lithium iron phosphate) battery with a capacity of 55 kWh, placed in the rear center position, allowing it a range of 300 km (187 mph), before the arrival of a larger battery of 130 kWh increasing its autonomy to 250 km (155 mph).[4] and from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 240 km (150 mph).
VEGA Innovations described the production version of the Vega EVX can accelerate from 0–100 km/h less than 2.0 seconds, and achieve a top speed of 380 km/h (236 mph) with a 750 km battery range.[5]
References
- "VEGA - Sri Lanka's and South Asia's first all electric super car!". www.vega.lk. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
- Yann Lethuillier (8 January 2020). "Vega EVX - La supercar électrique venue du Sri-Lanka". insideevs.fr. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- Virginie Lenk (28 February 2020). "Le Salon de l'automobile de Genève est annulé".
- "EVX : le missile venu de Vega". 21 February 2020.
- Vega EVX unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show 2020, retrieved 2020-03-05
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