WAE debuts new EVR electric vehicle platform

With its first public showing at the CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle Show, the new EVR concept aims to enable manufacturers to launch unique high-performance EVs based on a cost-effective platform drawing on WAE’s vehicle and powertrain engineering experience.

The latest iteration of WAE EV platforms, EVR is focused on the growing electric hypercar sector with a lightweight composite structure that mounts the high-performance battery system in the middle of the vehicle, optimising centre of gravity.

According to WAE, it can support a range of electric hypercar configurations from track-only vehicles where power-to-weight is maximised to roadgoing models, both open-roof Targa and fixed-roof GT architectures. This is made possible by the architecture’s central tub, designed to allow for such flexibility including open roof design, whilst featuring the latest performance technology such as active aerodynamics.

With a 85kWh battery and peak power of 1650kW, EVR enables sub-2.0 secs 0-100km/h acceleration and a top speed more than 400kmh (248mph) with a vehicle mass less than 1800kg. It also enables fast-charging capability of sub-20 mins and a range in excess of 450km (279 miles). All-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive layouts are supported through multiple e-motor configurations.