Fastest Electric Car In The World

Feb. 3 - Shelby Supercars' Ultimate Aero EV will reach an extraordinary 208mph. The car, which is due to go on sale before the end of the year, will sprint to 60mph in just 2.5 seconds.

The firm has released details of its performance-driven electric vehicle, which will reach an extraordinary 208mph. The Ultimate Aero EV is powered by a 'revolutionary All-Electric Scalable Powertrain'. This twin motor system produces 1000 horse power and 800lb-ft of torque.

Once the Ultimate Aero EV's batteries are charged it will have a range of between 150 and 200 miles. According to Shelby, it will be possible to fully charge the batteries in just 10 minutes from the mains, thanks to an on-board system it is calling 'Charge on the Run'.

A Shelby Supercars spokesman said, "Being the world's fastest production car we decided the Ultimate Aero to be the perfect high visibility outlet to demonstrate our new green powertrain. "The Ultimate Aero EV will prove that electric-powered vehicles will not only match but also provide more overall performance than internal combustion cars."

The Shelby SuperCars company was founded by Jerod Shelby, who spent over seven years designing the Aero. The gasoline driven SSC Ultimate Aero TT is currently the fastest production car in the world, with a recorded top speed of 257 mph.