Upstart Tesla Motors was the first automaker to seamlessly blend performance and zero-emissions motoring, but the California automaker will soon have some stiff competition. Dodge is moving forward with a Tesla-esque electric sports car and even Lotus plans to get into the EV game. Add one more name to the hat as Switzerland’s Protoscar has announced its electric vehicle plans.
Although Protoscar is a very small up-start company – employing only 14 workers – the electric car firm plans to take on the big names in the EV world. Protoscar will start that quest with the Lampo concept, set to debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show.
The Lampo will be powered by two electric motors – one for each axle – with a combined output of 268 horsepower and a stout 325 lb-ft or torque, the latter available from 0 rpm.
Juice for the Lampo’s twin motor setup will be provided by a series of lithium-ion batteries. Range is said to be about 125 miles, with charging duties taken care of by a household outlet and the Lampo’s regenerative braking system.
Protoscar is keeping mum on other details – including any production plans and performance figures – but we expect to hear more on the Lampo closer to its March reveal.
