Vanderhall Motor Works has shown its new Edison2 at
the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Originally unveiled last year, the
model is essentially a Venice which has had its turbocharged 1.4-liter
four-cylinder engine replaced by an electric powertrain that consists of a 30
kWh lithium-ion battery pack and two electric motors.
The front-wheel drive model has a combined output of
180 hp and 325 Nm of torque. This enables the Edison2 to
accelerate from 0-60 mph in four seconds before hitting a top speed of 105 mph
(168 km/h). Thanks to the combination of lightweight construction and a large
battery, the model can travel in excess of 200 miles (321 km) on a single
charge.
The Edison2 comes equipped with LED headlights and
heated seats. The model also features an aluminum chassis, a composite body,
and a handful of components sourced from General Motors. However, the model
pays tribute to an electric vehicle developed by Thomas Edison and Henry Ford
so it can be "painted any color the customer wants — so long as it is
black."
Vanderhall is currently accepting orders and pricing
starts at US$ 34,950. The first deliveries are slated to occur in the second
quarter of 2018 and reservations only cost US$ 250.
