Electric Italian hypercar to hit 200 mph under 10s

Fulminea (“Lightning Fast”) is a project by Automobili Estrema, a company founded in 2020 by entrepreneur Gianfranco Pizzuto and headquartered in Modena-Italy, home of many of the world’s most legendary automobile brands.

A World’s First
Fulminea will be the first car in the world to use an innovative hybrid battery pack that combines innovative Li-ion cells with solid-state electrolyte and ultracapacitors, achieving 100 kWh of energy to power the four electric motors with a total power output of 1.5 MW (2,040 hp).

The Fulminea marks the beginning of a new generation of electric cars: a machine with all the characteristics of a race car: high performance, cutting-edge technology, and premium materials including the latest-generation carbon fiber. But with the big exception that instead of a combustion engine the Fulminea features a world’s first fully electric powertrain with innovative solutions: it is the first car in the world to use a “hybrid” battery pack that uses solid-state cells produced by ABEE (Avesta Battery Energy Engineering) and ultra-capacitors, elements that provide the energy boost needed to unleash the power of the four electric motors. The Initial production is underway and will be capped at 61 cars with a ticket price of 1.961.000 Euros

The Mission:
The Fulminea will attempt a new lap record for an electric sports car at the famous Nurburgring track in Germany called the "Nordschleife," aka "The Green Hell" in September 2023. The first production model will be introduced in June 2023.

To support the costs involved with such an attempt, Automobili Estrema has launched a crowdfunding campaign to produce a documentary about the entire journey from inception until the race at Nordschleife. The viewer will be able to follow the making of Fulminea, a nine months nine episodes project, from February to October of 2023.

Technology
The battery pack is designed and produced in collaboration with IMECAR Elektronik. The power is distributed to the wheels by 4 electric motors that allow the Fulminea to accelerate from 0 to 320km/h in less than 10 seconds. The battery pack has a capacity of 100kWh with an expected range – according to the WLTP cycle – of 520km. Thanks to the use of prismatic solid-state cells, the hybrid battery can make use of cell-to-pack technology, achieving a record energy density of 500Wh/kg, equivalent to 1.2kWh/l, with a battery weight of just 300kg and a total weight in running order of 1,500kg.

In addition, thanks to the collaboration with Electra Vehicle, the BMS (Battery Management System) is supported by a software called “EVE-Ai” which constantly and actively optimizes the power demand between the two energy systems to maximize the efficiency and performance of the car by customizing the control strategy according to the operating environment, battery conditions and driving style.

Battery Technology
The innovative high-performance hybrid battery pack, will reach unprecedented performances in terms of energy density and power output aiming to contain the total curb weight of Fulminea within kg 1.500kg (3,307 lb)

Light E-motion
The Fulminea is maintaining its uniquely elegant design when it comes to defining new design and functionality features for the front and rear taillights.

4 ELECTRIC MOTORS

320KM/H (200 MPH) IN LESS THAN 10 SECONDS

1,5 MW TOTAL PEAK POWER

520+ KM EXPECTED WLTP RANGE

Engine

Power – 1.5MW (2,040hp)

AWD – Torque Vectoring

Weight – 1,500kg (3,300 lb)

0 – 320km/h (200mph) < 10s

Battery capacity > 100kWh

HPC DC Charge 10% – 80% < 15 min

Battery runtime (WLTP) < 520km (325mi)

Dimensions

Length: 4.683m

Width: 2.052m

Height: 1.148m