Topic: Taiwan's answer to Tesla by way of the Thunder Power Sedan has a 650-km range

[Autos_Editor]

The Thunder Power sedan is Taiwan's answer to Tesla - designed by Zagato


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[pcsp]

Competition is good.

[EV Dan]

So did the lead moved from the battery into the car paint? 
P.s. re: pics. Love the smoke, need some mirrors.

[redman]

I'm confident with electronics from Taiwan vs mainland China. That being said the fail here for me is in the styling.

Seems like a lot of effort was placed in the technology of this car, maybe "Thunder Power" should consider outsourcing design and stop using Honda's marketing team (earth dreams  )

[redman]

To much 1961 Gyron inspiration !!

[jyarkony]

Unless that front grille is a Time machine, there is no excuse. still fascinating as a project. 

[Northernridge]

Thunder Power 

[PJungnitsch]

Is yes! 

http://www.qsl.net/ah6hy/japlish.html

Just goes to show that not every European designer you hire is a Peter Schreyer

[Triple Bob]

Ewwwwwww.......  Looks like it just sucked a lemon!

[Sir Osis of Liver]

[Snowman]

Competition is good.

Until it makes you redundant 

[ChaosphereIX]

I expect a lot more from one of the most artistic bodywork companies in the business.

Nice drivetrain, the body is just no.

[Ontariodriver]

I still think hydrogen is the future. This is a nish market car. No Jo blow can afford this. But it's interesting.

[johngenx]

Looks like total VapourWare and I would only believe any range/engineering claims in a real world test.  It's hideous, yes.

[Noto]

I would only believe any range/engineering claims in a real world test.

The Thunder Power sedan was revealed as a rear-drive EV, capable of travelling a minimum of 650 km or 404 miles on a full charge.

I'm calling BS, semantic or otherwise.

Either the claim is that the final range 'figures' are TBD, but in any event will be at least 650km, or the claim is that every driver will get a minimum of 650km of range no matter how it's driven.

Whatever the case may be, I'm a-gonna have to see it to Belieb it.  I'm not a Belieber yet (or likely ever).

[Guy]

I still think hydrogen is the future. This is a nish market car. No Jo blow can afford this. But it's interesting.

It sure does not look like it now with daily announcement of new players in the EV market. Meanwhile, Hyundai and Toyota can't lease out their Hydrogen cars.

[Ex-airbalancer]

I still think hydrogen is the future. This is a nish market car. No Jo blow can afford this. But it's interesting.

It sure does not look like it now with daily announcement of new players in the EV market. Meanwhile, Hyundai and Toyota can't lease out their Hydrogen cars.

If you live and never left the LA area this would be great
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/tucsonfuelcell/

[ronniefung]

I'm hoping the production model will have a more mainstream looking front.

That racecar looks great! Aggressive as hell. I dig it.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

I still think hydrogen is the future. This is a nish market car. No Jo blow can afford this. But it's interesting.

It sure does not look like it now with daily announcement of new players in the EV market. Meanwhile, Hyundai and Toyota can't lease out their Hydrogen cars.

If you live and never left the LA area this would be great
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/tucsonfuelcell/

I couldn't imagine a worse fate.

[Guy]

I still think hydrogen is the future. This is a nish market car. No Jo blow can afford this. But it's interesting.

It sure does not look like it now with daily announcement of new players in the EV market. Meanwhile, Hyundai and Toyota can't lease out their Hydrogen cars.

If you live and never left the LA area this would be great
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/tucsonfuelcell/

I couldn't imagine a worse fate.

Who has time to wait?

It takes less than 10 minutes to fully fill the Tucson Fuel Cell, compared to current EVs, which require up to 3 hours with a 240V charge, or up to 14 hours with a 110V charge

Hum.. They conveniently forgot to mention that it takes about 20 minutes on a DC Fast charger.