Meet ‘America’s First Hypercar’—The Outrageous 1,903-HP Elation Freedom
Insane projected specs include a 1.8-second zero-to-60mph time and a top speed of 260 mph.
America will supposedly soon have an answer to Paganis, Bugattis and Koenigseggs of Europe with the Elation Freedom—and it’s a 1,903-horsepower EV.
![Elation Freedom (3)](https://www.maxim.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/elation-freedom-3.jpg)
That’s one of two outputs teased by San Jose-based upstart Elation Hypercars on its inaugural model in a four-motor configuration. Before that, a three-motor variant packing 1,414 horses under a carbon fiber monocoque chassis will debut with an interesting powertrain.
![Elation Freedom Promo](https://www.maxim.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/elation-freedom-promo.jpg)
![Elation Freedom (1)](https://www.maxim.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/elation-freedom-1-scaled.jpg)
According to Autoblog, Elation has partnered with Cascadia Motion, a company that’s contributed electric propulsion systems to everything from Formula E constructors to Isle of Man TT Zero race bikes and commercial vehicles.
The system the pair has come up with will feature two gearboxes: a single-speed unit for the front wheels, and a two-speed unit for the rear wheels. A 100 kWh batter pack arranged in a T-shape for optimal weight distribution will provide a maximum range of 300 miles, with a 400-mile pack available as an upgrade.
![Elation Freedom (2)](https://www.maxim.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/elation-freedom-2-scaled.jpg)
Bu that’s if the Freedom is driven efficiently, which is sort of a moot point in a hypercar—especially one that’s this fast. Speaking to Motor 1, founder and CEO Carlos Satulovsky said that they’re expecting a zero-to-60-mph time of 1.8 seconds and a top speed of 260 mph. It’ll also have a Formula One-derived double wishbone suspension, active aerodynamics and suspensions, allowing the Freedom to generate two Gs in the corners.
![Elation Freedom (5)](https://www.maxim.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/elation-freedom-5-scaled.jpg)
Less has been said about the interior, but it’ll be clad in “aviation-grade” leather and carbon fiber. Provided art shows a straightforward black-and-white colorway with simple button configuration on the steering wheel, a skinny center console and digital instrument gauges.
![Elation Freedom (1)](https://www.maxim.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/elation-freedom-1-1-scaled.jpg)
It’s worth mentioning that the Elation Freedom hasn’t been fully prototyped yet, but it’s scheduled to arrive in 2022 with a $2 million price tag. Curiously, another conventionally powered version with a 750-hp 5.2-liter V10 is also reportedly in the works, but it’ll cost $2.3 million. Offering way less power and tech for more money doesn’t seem practical, so we’ll see what becomes of that plan.