CES 2017: Faraday Future Unveils An Electric Supercar

Tesla gets some serious competition in the US.

Chandrakant 'CK' Isi
15:47 04th Jan, 2017

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Faraday Future (FF), an electric car company bankrolled by the Chinese brand Le Eco has unveiled its first production vehicle FF 91. Faraday Future promises to offer a fine blend of supercar's performance, precise handling, and luxury in its car.

The FF 91 is based on FF's monocoque vehicle structure, in which the chassis and body are a single form. With its all-wheel drive system, the vehicle offers greater traction, control, and precise power distribution. In terms of design, the car seems straight out of a science fiction movie. It has a sleek rounded front fascia and curved back to aid the aerodynamic efficiency.

The seats offer massage, heating, and ventilation for cooling. FF 91’s roof includes smart dimming glass technology. It is also the first car that does not need a key. Owner can unlock the car using the face recognition technology. It can even sense your mood and play music accordingly.

FF 91’s powertrain features a multi-motor setup, enabling real-time torque vectoring to the rear wheels. Peak motor power is 783 kW, equating to 1050 HP, delivering a record-breaking 0-60 mph time of 2.39 seconds. To put things perspective, the FF 91 can generate power that's equivalent to a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport. FF 91’s 130 kWh battery achieves a range of 700 km. The high density battery is made in partnership with LG Chem. The system’s compact design enables more cabin space. The company claims that using its charging station, the battery can be charged for 500 miles in an hour. The bundled home charger is relatively slower. It charges 50 percent in under 4.5 hours at 240V.

Faraday Future's vehicle is high on security. It features complex sensor system including 10 high definition cameras, 13 long and short range radars and 12 ultrasonic sensors. Fused with a powerful CPU, the system can quickly extract data from all those sensors and correct driving decisions. The standard rearview mirror has been replaced by a high definition display that merges the live feed from the side mirrors and rearview camera into a single image. The camera placement is made to eliminate the blind spots. The car also features a driverless parking feature.

Farady Future will begin accepting reservations for FF 91 through its official website FF.com. Reservations are $5,000 and are fully refundable. However, there's no word on the actual cost of the car. The first 300 orders will have the opportunity to upgrade to an exclusive launch series, the Alliance Edition, in March 2017. The production of FF 91 is planned to start in 2018.