Street-legal EVs aren't usually speedsters, but British automotive journalist Jonny Smith's invention is. His little yellow buggy recently set the world record in a drag race against the other top EV competitors, becoming the first ever street-legal EV to complete a quarter-mile in fewer than 10 seconds.
Dubbed the 'Flux Capacitor', Smith's car repurposed an Enfield 8000, which was a limited-release electric car produced in the 1970s. Beefing it up with a new powertrain, a total of 188 cells of Hyperdrive Innovation lithium-ion battery, and a lower gear differential, the street-legal EV can fly -- relatively speaking. At a 9.87 second quarter-mile, the car doesn't even come close to gas-powered vehicles. Nonetheless, the Flux Capacitor shows that eco-conscious speed demons don't have to be limited by their morals.
Drag Racing Electric Cars
The 'Flux Capacitor' is the World's Fastest Street-Legal EV
Trend Themes
1. Street-legal Evs - Developing faster and more powerful street-legal electric vehicles.
2. Hyperdrive Innovation Lithium-ion Battery - Advancing the technology and capabilities of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
3. Eco-conscious Speed Demons - Creating high-performance electric vehicles that prioritize sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Pioneering the development and production of high-speed electric vehicles.
2. Battery Technology - Improving the performance and efficiency of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
3. Sustainable Transportation - Innovating eco-friendly transportation options that offer both speed and environmental consciousness.