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.
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The FF 91, a long, low, futuristic SUV with a roomy interior has no handles, as doors will open as a driver approaches.
Faraday Future (FF), a Chinese-backed American start-up, rolls out a prototype FF91 electric auto in Las Vegas on January 3, 2016. In addition, the FF 91 is enabled for quick charging at up to 200 kW – which could bode well with EVgo’s now in construction charger capable of up to 350 kW.
However, a statement afterward from Faraday Future claimed it never halted work on the factory, but finished the first phase of construction, with plans to move into the second phase in this February.
Despite Bae’s confidence, if an actual driver did that in a parking lot, they’d likely incur the ire of everybody else trying to find a space and probably a few loud honks. While not part of this video, the company also successfully demonstrated the tech outside at CES.
FF just unveiled the “new species” of cars it’s calling the FF 91 during a livestream in Las Vegas, and here’s what we know so far. Faraday claims that the FF 91 can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.39 seconds, which would put it ahead of the Tesla Model S. This means a 0-60mph time of 2.39 seconds, putting it in the same league as the quickest hypercars ever made and making it 0.11 seconds quicker than the Model S P100D with Ludicrous. All of this power also can lead to a range of 378 miles. It’s faster than most of the cars built today.
And it’s not like the FF 91 wouldn’t be worth it. When shopping is finished, the driver can summon the vehicle to be picked up at a specific location. As for its release date, this has yet to be confirmed, and this is the biggest issue that skeptics have, as they believe we will never see this concept make it to production. Production of the FF 91 is planned for commencement in 2018. Faraday has yet to reveal a price, but with a 130-kilowatt battery, it is expected to cost more than $100,000.
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As things stand, Sampson said: “Despite all the naysayers and the sceptics we will persist”, adding that as of now interested customers can now place a deposit on the FF 91 for $5,000.
