Karma’s New High-performance Platform Flexes Over 1,100 HP
New high-performance, fully-electric BEV ‘E-Flex Platform’ delivers four-motor, all-wheel-drive; and staggering speed and power.
Karma Automotive has always been on the leading edge of what is capable (and incredible) with hybrid and electric automotive technology. Their latest “E-Flex Platform” is no exception. Karma recently announced they have completed the development stage for their high-performance E-Flex Platform. This upgraded platform is the third in a series to show Karma’s in-house technology capabilities and demonstrate the E-Flex Platform initiative; a program offering mobility solutions through versatile EREV (extended range electric vehicle) and BEV (battery electric vehicle) modular platforms.
But above all else, this is the company behind the Revero GT. So we would expect nothing less than a high powered, high-performance beast with remarkable capability.
“Our latest E-Flex platform is well-suited for supercar configurations and is designed to be outfitted to high-performance vehicles such as Karma’s SC2 concept car,” said Kevin Zhang, Chief Technology Officer, Karma Automotive. “The goal of all of Karma’s E-Flex platforms is to offer our partners a multitude of electric mobility solutions with different drive motor systems and battery pack variants; our High-Performance E-Flex platform is among the most premium of these configurations, offering unprecedented performance results.”
Designed for high-performance, the E-Flex Platform is powered by front and rear mounted dual electric motors. The result delivers 1,100 HP at peak power, with 10,500 lb.-ft wheel torque. It is targeted to hit 0 to 60 mph acceleration in less than 1.9 seconds. Alongside Karma’s new Silicon Carbide (SiC) high-density inverter, the platform features a flat-floor battery for optimal weight distribution that could provide up to 400 miles of pure-electric range.
Other Karma E-Flex platforms recently announced include the company’s signature EREV platform and a BEV van equipped with SAE Level 4 autonomous technology, with applications ranging from high performance supercars to everyday economic vehicles for passengers and cargo. Additional demonstration platforms will be revealed in coming weeks, with over 22 different configurations. Karma plans to build its future Revero GTE; a full-BEV version of its award-winning Revero GT, on a dual-motor Karma E-Flex Platform.
Electric supercars have truly upped the game for the future; and they are fast, cool, and brilliantly designed. If only they were a little more in our price range!
Photos: Karma Automotive
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