EV Rivals: Faraday Takes Aim at Luxury Brands
It has been a full half-decade since Faraday Future unveiled its high-output electric automobile at CES, the globally renowned Consumer Electronics Show. The California-based start-up has now finally announced that the FF 91 Futurist is officially in the process of being produced.
To state that it has been a difficult and eventful journey for the carmaker is an understatement, along with extending timelines, financial misfortunes, and deceitfulness on the part of certain staff. Optimistically, commencement of operations at the manufacturing plant in Hanford, California, means that its woes have been put to rest, and we are ultimately able to centre our attention on the manifold qualities of the FF 91. This, undoubtedly, is an all-electric three-motor automobile with 1,050 horsepower and reaching 0-60 mph in merely 2.27 seconds.
Positioned as a leading-edge vehicle, the FF 91 is set to roll out in both the American and Chinese markets. As production kicks into gear, a concluding launch celebration is scheduled for April 26th.
The inception of assembly relates specially to the FF 91 Futurist Alliance, a peak-level model that is restrained to 300 variants globally. It boats with distinctive 22-inch Aero rims and solely two paint finishes.
“I am immensely grateful to all the stakeholders of FF, including our dedicated staff, our faithful investors, our suppliers, and our partners who have been on this journey of tenacity with us,” said Xuefeng Chen, Global CEO of Faraday Future. “It’s a momentous occasion to witness the product of years of toil, with the sole objective of launching the FF 91 Futurist Alliance – a combination of Ultimate Intelligent TechLuxury.”
Boasting searing speed, the FF 91 Futurist comes with an EPA-authorised reach of 381 miles when completely energised. The interior boasts ultimate luxury, back seats that can totally recline and an entirely digitized instrument cluster. Abundant high-class materiel is apparent and second row passengers have the privilege of viewing a 27 inch cinema screen that can be extended from the ceiling, similar to those in the BMW 7 Series and i7 models.
The business boldly foresees the motor vehicle as a trailblazer in the stratospheric luxury field, such as Bentley, Ferrari, and Maybach. Whether shoppers will be willing to exchange their Mercedes-Maybach GLS crossovers for a FF 91 Futurist is still uncertain, yet those wishing to do so must spend approximately $180,000.
The FF ieFactory California, where the new EV is being constructed, is a staggering 1.1 million square feet and is equipped with “leading-edge automation to rival the top luxury automakers in the world.” Just like Tesla, FF will offer a direct sales model where customers can easily place their orders online. Additionally, there will be showrooms and experience centers available for those who want to get a closer look at the company’s vehicles.
This time around, US sales will launch first in the Greater Los Angeles Area, prior to stretching out to the San Francisco Bay Region and the Big Apple.
Shipments of the FF 91 will commence in April.