Infiniti's First Electric Vehicle Set to Arrive in 2020
Infiniti is already testing an early prototype for its electric vehicle.
Speaking to Autocar, Infiniti boss Ronald Krueger confirmed he has driven an early prototype of Infiniti’s EV, saying that it is “very good.” Although we wouldn’t expect him to say anything else in describing a future model, Krueger did add that the automaker has a goal of making sure the EV has “a unique Infiniti driving experience.”
While details are still light, he also revealed that the EV will be built on a new platform, suggesting that it won’t be based on an existing model and will be a dedicated EV built from the ground up with that intention.
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Given Nissan’s expertise with electrification, particularly with its Leaf, don’t be surprised to see Infiniti borrowing technology from Nissan. “There are lots of engineering competencies we can tap into and utilize,” he said.
It’s been nearly five years since Infiniti previewed an all-electric car. The LE Concept was actually built off the Nissan Leaf, so it’s unlikely we’re seeing a production version of the LE Concept. In terms of performance, the concept boasted 134 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque.
[Source: Autocar]
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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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