- Epic Electric Vehicles unveils its new three-wheel EV.
- The Epic EV Torq measures 162 inches long.
- A 24-to-30-kWh lithium/iron phosphate battery pack powers the 200-plus horsepower electric motor.
SAN DIEGO — Epic Electric vehicles has taken the wraps off its three-wheeled Torq all-electric roadster.
With a similar look to the KTM X-Bow, the roofless vehicle measures 48 inches high, 87 inches wide and 162 inches long. The wheelbase is 111 inches, which is approximately 18 inches wider than the X-Bow.
A 24-to-30-kilowatt-hour lithium/iron phosphate battery pack will power a 200-plus-horsepower electric motor. Acceleration figures should be impressive considering the vehicle's minimal curb weight of 1,700 pounds. The interior is sparsely populated with creature comforts, and includes only a digital display on the dash, two cupholders and a dock to mount your smartphone.
Further details will be released as the vehicle gets closer to launch.
Inside Line says: Its quirky design would definitely take some getting used to — on the road and track. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
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mrgold78 says:
09:04 AM, 09/08/2010
Wow! What a UGLY car. Doesn't matter how much electric power it has when it looks like this! Not to mention 3 wheel designs are generally pretty bad in the handling department. Gonna be a EPIC FAIL!
cmike2780 says:
12:13 PM, 09/07/2010
This is what happens when you let engineers design cars instead of designers. It may function as intended, but does little to inspire intrigue.
compressor says:
09:35 AM, 09/07/2010
I find it hilariously ironic that it has a dock for a smartphone.
k55 says:
09:18 AM, 09/07/2010
and the CEO is in 12th grade..........if this would be anymore "deliberately spartan" I would be watching the "300". I mean really...........
goaterguy says:
07:49 AM, 09/07/2010
Where is the Aptera?
windsor5 says:
08:20 PM, 09/06/2010
this has to be a test mule. It has to be on the other hand i bet it has some epic power to weight ratios i wonder what the torque is?
Is that a bycycle speedometer they are using???
mopar910 says:
04:00 PM, 09/06/2010
not really liking the Cadillac CTS headlights they used
deathtollwrx says:
10:00 AM, 09/06/2010
Looks like a high school science project. Seriously!
emanates says:
08:07 AM, 09/06/2010
It's attractive if you just so happen to be turned on by large-scale origami
ed124c says:
07:58 AM, 09/06/2010
I wonder if there is even room to carry an umbrella.
A "car" like this, without a top, doesn't need a long driving range. Who would want to stray too far from home with no weather protection?
And it certainly does look cobbled together by 13 year olds.