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Ecotricity Nemesis

Lotus-based electric car delivers thrilling pace

Ecotricity Nemesis

By Matt Joy

January 2011

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Is this the greenest electric car yet? Powered solely by wind-
generated energy, the Nemesis has been produced by Ecotricity – the world’s largest supplier 
of wind turbine electricity.

As with the Tesla Roadster, the Nemesis has Lotus underpinnings. It is based on the Exige, but is 900mm longer to make room for the electric powertrain and allow more cabin space. The looks
have been updated by McLaren F1 designer Peter Stevens.

Twin electric motors producing a claimed 330bhp drive the rear wheels, and while kerbweight is up to 1,166kg – around 300kg more than for a regular Exige – 
performance is fierce. Ecotricity claims 0-100mph in 8.0 seconds – and with 600Nm of torque available from a standstill, on the road the Nemesis feels very fast.

The lack of gearchanges 
means that the Nemesis offers 
a seamless push all the way up 
to the 170mph claimed top speed. And as well as the 
shocking acceleration, the 
car delivers a sensational jet fighter-like soundtrack.

Its range is impressive, too. The Nemesis should do between 100 and 150 miles on a charge depending on driving style. That means it’s an ideal weekend toy, but travelling longer distances and recharging en route might make it more difficult to find 
a wind-generated supply and maintain zero-emissions status.

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FIRST OPINION

    At first glance, the Nemesis may seem like a simple electrification of an existing car, but a closer look reveals the detailed engineering and clever thinking behind it. The performance, handling and looks all impress, even though it is not finished to production standard. While it’s primarily designed as a prototype for future cars, it shows the potential for a truly capable electric performance model. As with the Tesla, though, its huge price is very difficult to swallow.

 

AT A GLANCE

    Price: £100,000 (est) 
    Engine: Twin 125Kw electric motors, 330bhp
    0-62mph: 4.0 seconds (est)
    0-100mph: 8.0 seconds
    Top speed: 170mph
    Range: 100-150 miles
    CO2: 0g/km
    Equipment: Electric windows, air-conditioning, alloy wheels, leather sports seats, exterior graphics, CD stereo
    On sale: Now
     
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