UK-based Ariel presents its fully electric E-Nomad concept car

28 August 2024 - 16:46 By Motoring Staff
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The capabilities of the rear-wheel drive E-Nomad range from a 3.4-second 0-100km/h time to offroad rock crawling and conquering rally stages.
The capabilities of the rear-wheel drive E-Nomad range from a 3.4-second 0-100km/h time to offroad rock crawling and conquering rally stages.
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Ariel Motor Company, known for its low-volume production of specialised vehicles, has revealed the E-Nomad, an electric version of its Nomad sports car.

The E-Nomad is designed to replicate the performance of its combustion-powered counterpart, accelerating from 0-100km/h in a mere 3.4 seconds.

Despite its electric drivetrain, the vehicle retains the original Nomad's famed off-road capabilities. It weighs 896kg and features bodywork made from recyclable biocomposite materials, aimed at improving aerodynamic efficiency and boosting its driving range to a maximum of 240km.

This electric variant was engineered and built at Ariel's headquarters in Somerset, UK.

Based on the recently introduced Ariel Nomad 2, the E-Nomad is powered by a 41kWh battery operating at 450 volts. The battery supplies energy to a motor integrated with the gearbox and inverter, which together produce a peak power output of 210kW. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a single-speed gearbox, providing 490Nm of torque, which ensures strong performance on both paved roads and rough terrain.

The E-Nomad's development involved partnerships with Rockfort Engineering and Bamd Composites. It was also supported by a grant from the UK's department of trade, facilitated through the Advanced Propulsion Centre and Niche Vehicle Network.

Want to buy one? Well, for the time being you can't, as the Ariel E-Nomad exists purely as a working prototype — a representation of the British firm's exploration of future vehicle technologies and production methods in the context of low-volume manufacturing.


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