Faraday Future takes on Tesla with FF 91

US startup Faraday Future has upped the ante in the EV market with the FF 91, its debut electric car that can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.39 seconds.

Unveiling the FF 91 at CES in Las Vegas, the company showed off some of the vehicle’s key technology, such as driverless parking and a ‘summon’ mode that can be scheduled via an app. These autonomous features are enabled via an extensive sensor suite that includes 10 high definition cameras, 13 long and short-range radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and a retractable 3D lidar device on the car’s bonnet.

The supercar-like acceleration comes courtesy of a multi-motor powertrain that allows variable all-wheel power distribution. Peak motor output is 783 kW, equivalent to 1050 horsepower. All this is powered by an enormous 130 kWh battery - over twice the size of the Tesla Model S base-level battery of 60 kWh – giving a range of around 380 miles.