Vega EVX

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Vega EVX
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Overview
ManufacturerVEGA Innovations
Also calledVega EVX Supercar
Production2022 (expected) 25 units.
Designer Dhash M Gunaratne
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupe
Layout 4 motor torquing all-wheel drive
Powertrain
Transmission Automatic
Hybrid drivetrain Permanent AC Synchronous 4 Motor torquing all-wheel drive system
Battery LFP Pouch cell 540V , Liquid cooled. 50 Cells per Module, 12 Modules 480kg.
Electric range 300 km (186 mi)
Plug-in charging Offboard charger
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,846 mm (112.0 in)
Length4,532 mm (178.4 in)
Width1,970 mm (77.6 in)
Height1,220 mm (48.0 in)
Curb weight 1,900 kg (4,200 lb)

The Vega EVX is an all-electric battery-powered two-seater AWD sports car developed by Sri Lankan automobile manufacturer Vega Innovations and is planned to enter production in 2022. [1] This car is the first sports car to be manufactured in Sri Lanka and the first all electric sportscar to be manufactured in South Asia.

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Development

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Vega Innovations logo

In 2013 Vega Innovations was founded by Dr. Beshan Kulapala and co-founder Dr. Harsha Subasinghe. By 2015 Vega Innovations introduced the first prototype of Vega EVX capable of generating over 900 horsepower (671 kW; 912 PS) and reaching 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds. In 2017 the first Vega EVX prototype was built with the company expecting commercial production to begin over the coming years. The Production is only limited to 25 units.

Introduction

The serial version prototype of the Vega EVX was to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2020 [2] but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] However, the car was unveiled in a live stream at the Geneva Motor Show in 2020.

Specifications and Performance

The car weighs 2,090 kg (4,610 lb) out of which, the battery is responsible for 480 kilograms (1,060 lb). [4] Vega EVX prototype has two 300-kilowatt (402 hp; 408 PS) electric motors each positioned on the front and rear axles, providing it with all-wheel drive and allowing it a cumulative power of 600 kW (805 hp; 816 PS) and 760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft; 77 kg⋅m) of torque. [5] The EVX initially receives a small LiFePo4 (lithium iron phosphate) battery with a capacity of 55 kWh (200 MJ), placed in the rear center position, allowing it a range of 300 kilometres (190 mi), before the arrival of a larger battery of 130 kWh (470 MJ) increasing its autonomy to 250 kilometres (160 mi). [5] and from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 240 km/h (150 mph).

VEGA Innovations has described the production version of the Vega EVX can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in less than two seconds, and achieve a top speed of 380 km/h (240 mph) with a 750 kilometres (470 mi) battery range. [6]

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Vega EVX prototype at 2020 Geneva Motor Show

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