Meet the Worlds Fastest EV on Ice: Electric RaceAbout – Video
It has been almost two years since we first heard about the Electric RaceAbout (E-RA), but it appears that this research project by the Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is now the fastest electric car on ice.
Equipped with Nokian Tyres, the E-RA headed out to the frozen Lake Ukonjärvi in northern Finland and hit an average speed of 156.67-mph (252.09-km/h). Behind the wheel was Nokian Tyres’ test driver Janne Laitinen and the E-RA had actually topped out at 161.63-mph (260.06-km/h) on its record-setting run.
The E-RA is equipped with a 33-kWh Altairnano lithium-titanate battery, powering four electric motors with a peak output of 378-hp and a ridiculous 2,360 lb-ft of torque. Weighing in at 3,747 lbs, the prototype electric vehicle can go about 124 miles on a single charge. The E-RA also holds the record on the Nürburgring for a street-legal electric vehicle.
Watch a video of the Electric RaceAbout after the break.
[Source: Nokian Tyres]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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