Mullen Automotive is looking to make a name for itself with a high-performance take on its handsome SUV that it will unveil on Sunday, August 20. To try and capture the public’s attention, the new model, dubbed the Five RS, will have a top speed of 322 km/h. Powered by a 1,100 hp all-electric, AWD powertrain, the high-performance crossover will also be capable of reaching 96 km/h in just 1.9 seconds, thanks in part to a two-speed gearbox.
More than just a drag-strip wonder, the
automaker says the Five RS will be capable of handling racetracks thanks to a
performance-oriented suspension, big 325/35R21 front and rear tires, and brakes
developed specifically for its needs. So that there is no confusion about the
Five RS’s intentions, it is set to be unveiled as part of Mullen’s “Strikingly
Different” U.S. tour, which will take place at the Circuit of the Americas, in
Austin, Texas.
Mullen says that because of the
performance of the “fully race prepped” vehicle, guests at the event will not
be able to drive the Five RS yet. However, they will be able to ride along with
a professional racecar driver to understand how intense of an experience it
will be able to provide. Further details are expected on the 20th, when the new
model is fully unveiled. However, Mullen claims that the standard Five will
have a 95 kWh battery that offers drivers a range of up to 523 km,
and seating for five.
In addition to the Five, Mullen is also
working on electric commercial vehicles for fleet operators. The Three, a
14-foot Class 3 truck, started production on August 10 at its Tunica,
Mississippi plant.
