Vega EVX


The Vega EVX is an all-electric battery-powered two-seater sports car developed by Sri Lankan automobile manufacturer Vega Innovations and it's planned to enter production in 2022.

Development

In 2013 Vega Innovations was founded by Dr. Harsha Subasinghe and co-founder Dr Beshan Kulapala. By 2015 Vega Innovations introduced the first prototype of Vega EVX capable of generating over 900 hp and reaching 100 km/h 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.

Introduction

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

Specifications and Performance

Vega EVX prototype has two 300 kW 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 and 760 Nm of torque. The EVX initially receives a small LiFePo4 battery with a capacity of 55 kWh, placed in the rear center position, allowing it a range of 300 km, before the arrival of a larger battery of 130 kWh increasing its autonomy to 250 km. and from 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 240 km.
VEGA Innovations described the production version of the Vega EVX can accelerate from 0–100 km/h less than 2.0 seconds, and achieve a top speed of 380 km/h with a 750 km battery range.