German startup Vanwall is building an all-electric street-legal hatchback that it promises to launch later this year. Deep details are sparse for now but we’re getting an idea of what it looks like through a series of computer generated images, how much power it’ll make, and that it’s scheduled for delivery late this year.
Vanwall announced only a week ago that it
would go to Le Mans with its very own Vandervell 680 Hypercar. It’s going to be
the first time since 1961 that a car at the prestigious event wears a Vanwall
nameplate. Now, the team is bringing a pair of hatchbacks to the market called
the Vandervell S and the Vandervell S Plus. The S model gets AWD along with a
combined 320 hp and an estimated range of 450 km. Vanwall says that
it’ll sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. The S Plus model will
develop a total of 580 hp with a 420 km range and go from
0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.
Beyond those figures and what we believe
are renderings, we don’t know much about this sleek little five-door EV. It
certainly looks like it’ll stand out with 22-inch wheels, sharp geometric body
lines, and exposed carbon fiber elements. Vanwall says that deliveries will
begin in the third quarter of this year with a starting price of 128,000 Euros
or about US$ 138,000 before taxes in Germany. Customers can choose any paint color
they want along with “five complementary cockpit interior choices” and “Taylor
made options are also available on request.” It also says that it’s going to
make 500 of these cars but we’re still missing some big details. For instance,
while Vanwall says that “Light weight is another key element in achieving
exceptional performance,” we don’t have any idea of how much it weighs.
At the same time, it’s worth noting that Vanwall’s claim of a 420 km range for the Vendervell S Plus is about 86 km further than the range of the EV6 GT. On top of those questions, we’re wondering if any prototypes have been completed as of yet. Hopefully, Vanwall will clear some of these questions up for us and we can update you here shortly.
