WWW.BOATINTERNATIONAL.COMBOAT LIFENOVEMBER 2017EMotion
Price: $129,900
Range: 400 miles
Battery power: 145 kWh
Top speed: 161mphHenrik Fisker is at it again and
this time his new car concept
is electrifying, says Brett Berk
Pure EMotion
enrik Fisker, the Danish born, Los Angeles
dwelling entrepreneur and designer,
has penned some iconic vehicles in his
time – and has no intention of pulling
over just yet. Not content with drawing such
masterpieces as the BMW
Z8, Aston Martin Vantage
and Aston Martin DB9,
and founding a hybrid
gas and electric green
lifestyle car company
(Fisker Automotive) as
well as a red-blooded
muscle car company
(VLF), Fisker has returned to the stage with a newly
revamped namesake company, the California-based
Fisker Inc, and a new flagship electric vehicle.
This is the EMotion, a pure electric luxury car with
which Fisker hopes to rival Tesla. Initial plans to use
quick charging, high-energy-density graphene batteries
produced in collaboration with Nanotech Energy have
been scrapped and the EMotion will instead use cells
made by LG Chem. Fisker remains confident that the
EMotion will still be capable of receiving a 125 mile
charge in nine minutes, and having a range of 400 miles.
The EMotion capitalizes on the advantages offered
by an electric powertrain. The motors at each corner
readily provide all wheel drive so, without a big engine
up front, or complex four-wheel-drive mechanicals
underneath, the front and rear wheels can be pushed
to the edges of the car, the hood can be shortened, and
the passenger cabin lengthened and deepened to allow
more interior room on a smaller platform.
Surrounding all of this is a space age medley of
bubble top roof, exaggerated wheel arches and low
prow. Wing-like front and rear doors, and glass that can
electronically vary its transparency complete the
futuristic design.The EMotion’s sophistication is not just skin deep.
Its substructure is comprised of strong yet lightweight
carbon fiber and aluminum. Integrated into its front
end is a laser-based Lidar system, which will help
support semi-autonomous operation, once processing
power, regulation and indemnification make such a
thing possible. And there will be screens, at least one
for each occupant, so no one misses out on any of their
pressing work, texts or binge watching.
Like Tesla, Fisker will allow consumers to spec and
purchase their vehicles online. Servicing will take place
via a growing network of franchised electric vehicle
technicians coordinated through the Hybrid Shop.
First deliveries have yet to be set.Surrounding all of this is a space
age medley of bubble top roof
and exaggerated wheel archesH
ALL SEAT DRIVE
Driver and
passengers in the
Fisker EMotion
will have their
own screens with
access to all the
infotainment options65