The new Detroit Electric SP:01 is a 155mph, 0-62mph 3.7 seconds, 180 miles per charge (after 4+ hours of waiting around) US$135,000 (£90,000) electric car that looks great, and is a real flier.
The self-appointed 'Detroit’s fourth carmaker' (the city is home to the US’ ‘big three’; GM, Ford and Chrysler) is trying to do a very difficult thing - make money out of manufacturing a sports car, and an electric one at that.
The production run will be 'limited' to 9999. Hmm. I am usually a big supporter of EVs, not least because it is tough to start any business, never mind take on a global automotive industry. But like Fisker, these guys may find the going tough - although in Detroit Electric, they have a truly authentic brand with a great story. Only the British bluebird brand is stronger in my opinion.
