[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/electric-automobili-pininfarina-battista\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/electric-automobili-pininfarina-battista\/","headline":"Electric Automobili Pininfarina Battista","name":"Electric Automobili Pininfarina Battista","description":"0-62mph in less than 2 seconds… It\u2019s been a strange week; first there was the news that safety pioneers Volvo plan to restrict the top speed of their cars to 112mph, and then there was news of the Automobili Pininfarina Battista all-electric car with an insane 0-62mph of less than 2 seconds and a top speed of 217mph \u2013 and it\u2019s street-legal. The Automobili Pininfarina Battista hypercar produces an eye-watering 1,873bhp and 2,300Nm torque. You would think just accelerating would […]","datePublished":"2019-03-07","dateModified":"2019-03-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Electric-Automobili-Pininfarina-Battista-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Electric-Automobili-Pininfarina-Battista-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/electric-automobili-pininfarina-battista\/","about":["Cars","HYPERCAR","LATEST CAR NEWS","SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":471,"keywords":["Electric Automobili Pininfarina Battista","Electric Hypercar"],"articleBody":"0-62mph in less than 2 seconds…It\u2019s been a strange week; first there was the news that safety pioneers Volvo plan to restrict the top speed of their cars to 112mph, and then there was news of the Automobili Pininfarina Battista all-electric car with an insane 0-62mph of less than 2 seconds and a top speed of 217mph \u2013 and it\u2019s street-legal.The Automobili Pininfarina Battista hypercar produces an eye-watering 1,873bhp and 2,300Nm torque. You would think just accelerating would drain the battery, yet the 120kWh lithium-ion liquid cooled battery is hoped to achieve a maximum of around 280 miles before it needs recharging; though I\u2019m sure that\u2019s without pushing this car to its limits.The chassis is mated to a carbon-fibre monocoque along with an aluminium and carbon-fibre subframe at the rear. The impressive powertrain has been developed in a co-partnership with Rimac Automobili, those Croatian specialists in all things electric hypercar.Should you be thinking of getting a Pininfarina Battista you might, naturally enough, be interested to know a little bit more about the braking and stability. Carbon-ceramic brakes and 6-pot calipers will attempt to tame this beast of a hypercar and adjustable suspension and an active rear wing will help to make sure the car stays where it\u2019s supposed to be \u2013 the battery pack is configured in a T-shape too, to help with balance and weight distribution.We can expect to see the Pininfarina Battista in 2020, but only 150 units will be made available \u2013 that\u2019s 50 each for the USA, Europe and the Middle East. Prices will figure in a range as equally eye-watering as the Battista\u2019s speed and torque at an estimate of between \u00a31.5 million and \u00a32 million. What you will get for such a sum will be the ability to fine-tune to your personal preferences, from upholstery right through to your stereo requirements. Ambient interior LED mood lighting and twin infotainment screens are likely to be part of the standard furniture in all cars. Attendees at this year\u2019s Geneva Motor Show were privileged to see three examples of the Battista. A striking Blu Iconica model with a tan leather interior was surely most eye-catching, though the two slightly more subtle satin grey and pearlescent white models could hardly be categorised as unnoticeable, especially with striking dark chrome trim.The arrival of the blistering Automobili Pininfarina Battista in 2020 along with Volvo\u2019s announcement for model year 2021 sees the motor industry being as schizophrenic as ever. There remains a desire for automobiles that allow you to live a heart-stopping driving life close to the limits, while the ever-safe Volvo sees the concept of pushing boundaries as something entirely different. Can both these polar-opposite ideals live alongside each other? Yes, they can \u2013 but for how much longer in an increasingly safety-conscious world?Images: autoexpress.co.uk"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Electric Automobili Pininfarina Battista","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/electric-automobili-pininfarina-battista\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]