EV start-up Mean Metal Motors reveals India’s First Electric Supercar ‘AZANI’, built around skateboard aluminium chassis

Bengaluru-based Mean Metal Motors has introduced a brand new Azani model as India’s first-ever all-electric hypercar. Built around a skateboard aluminium spaceframe chassis, the all-new Azani model has a futuristic design and boasts performance figure. According to the automaker, the Azani can sprint from 0-97km/h in 2.1 seconds, thanks to its 1,000hp electric powertrain.

The car features a two-door coupe with a closed grille, a sloping roofline, flared wheel arches, sleek headlights as well as taillights, and blacked-out multi-spoke alloy wheels.

Mean Metal Motors is using modular components for the new model of Azani, aiming to set up micro-facilities to manufacture its product and use Artificial Intelligence at various levels to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

The model has claimed a top speed of 322km/h and can accelerate from 0-97km/h in just 2.1 seconds. Moreover, the hypercar will offer a range of up to 523km per charge, thanks to its 120kWh battery pack.

The automaker has revealed that the vehicle will have Augmented Reality Displays, Advanced Morphing Seat, and an Electronic Power Steering. No timeline has been set yet for the release of the car but the first prototype is expected to arrive in the second half of 2022. The automaker aims to price the hypercar at around $120,000 (roughly INR 89 lakh).