I downloaded the PDF spec sheet on the SP1.
The weight is listed at 2,590 lbs for the Performance version that does 0-60 in 3.7, same as the Roadster Sport. So it is slightly lighter than a Roadster.
Battery capacity is listed as 37kWh, significantly less than the Roadster.
The "Calculated Electric Range (NEDC)" is shown as 288km or 179 miles. That range test has been heavily criticized as being extremely unrealistic compared to what can be achieved in real world conditions. The car's EPA range will surely be much less. That is a concern.
No mention in the spec sheet of what charging standard it uses, or what the charging rate is. Is that information available somewhere?
I remain puzzled by the use of a 6-speed manual transmission in the Performance version. The last thing I want to do in an EV is shift gears.
I hope this company makes it. More EVs are a good thing. But it remains to be seen whether the SP1 is overall a significant improvement on the Roadster, 7 years after the Roadster went into production.
The weight is listed at 2,590 lbs for the Performance version that does 0-60 in 3.7, same as the Roadster Sport. So it is slightly lighter than a Roadster.
Battery capacity is listed as 37kWh, significantly less than the Roadster.
The "Calculated Electric Range (NEDC)" is shown as 288km or 179 miles. That range test has been heavily criticized as being extremely unrealistic compared to what can be achieved in real world conditions. The car's EPA range will surely be much less. That is a concern.
No mention in the spec sheet of what charging standard it uses, or what the charging rate is. Is that information available somewhere?
I remain puzzled by the use of a 6-speed manual transmission in the Performance version. The last thing I want to do in an EV is shift gears.
I hope this company makes it. More EVs are a good thing. But it remains to be seen whether the SP1 is overall a significant improvement on the Roadster, 7 years after the Roadster went into production.