Photo: Roman Miah on Instagram
Very recently, Ferrari decided to support its reluctance to a more heartedly embracement of EV powertrains by claiming that battery technology isn't yet at a level suitable for supercars.
A few vehicles and manufacturers would like to disagree (the Croatians at Rimac, for starters), but Ferrari can say whatever it wants and nobody will think any less of the iconic Italian carmaker. Plus, you might think of several Maranello models more as GTs than supercars, in which case the statement becomes a lot more valid since range would still be a problem for that kind of vehicle.
Lamborghini is keeping a lot quieter on the subject and letting its product range do more of the talking. It's been less than a year since Lambo introduced the Sián, its first-ever hybrid model, and that came with a puny 34 horsepower electric motor to complement the 785 hp produced by the V12. So, the electric bit accounts for about 4.5 percent of total power output, making the electric motor something of a glorified starter.
If the heads of the company aren't in any hurry to align their brand with current trends, some of the fans seem more open to the idea. Enter Roman Miah, an automotive design student at Coventry University and self-proclaimed Lamborghini admirer. The Supersonico project (spelled Supersónico) represents his BA Thesis and, one could say, the most important part of his resume since he's now looking for employment.
The vehicle is unlike anything Lambo has made so far, and that's not just because of the all-electric powertrain. The closest thing that comes to mind is the Egoista concept revealed back in 2013, but despite sharing some features - both are track-only one-seaters with designs inspired by the field of aeronautics - they look nothing alike.
The Supersónico's destination is made much more obvious by the exposed suspension elements - much like a Formula 1 car, or should we say Formula E? - as well as the overall shape. We're not entirely sure how some ultra-light panels covering those bits wouldn't help with aerodynamics, but we will agree it looks rather cool this way.
According to its creator, the Supersonico is 100 percent solar-powered, but he doesn't specify whether it all happens on-board (doubtful, considering there aren't any solar powers in sight), or it comes with a solar-powered charger that can store energy quickly enough to replenish the hypercar's batteries completely.
Frankly, it doesn't really matter. Any detail surrounding the car is nothing more than background noise for its stunning visuals. If we were to raise one objection it would be that it doesn't necessarily feel like a Lamborghini. On the other hand, nobody knows what an electric Lambo looks like, so it's up to anyone's imagination.
Lamborghini is keeping a lot quieter on the subject and letting its product range do more of the talking. It's been less than a year since Lambo introduced the Sián, its first-ever hybrid model, and that came with a puny 34 horsepower electric motor to complement the 785 hp produced by the V12. So, the electric bit accounts for about 4.5 percent of total power output, making the electric motor something of a glorified starter.
If the heads of the company aren't in any hurry to align their brand with current trends, some of the fans seem more open to the idea. Enter Roman Miah, an automotive design student at Coventry University and self-proclaimed Lamborghini admirer. The Supersonico project (spelled Supersónico) represents his BA Thesis and, one could say, the most important part of his resume since he's now looking for employment.
The vehicle is unlike anything Lambo has made so far, and that's not just because of the all-electric powertrain. The closest thing that comes to mind is the Egoista concept revealed back in 2013, but despite sharing some features - both are track-only one-seaters with designs inspired by the field of aeronautics - they look nothing alike.
The Supersónico's destination is made much more obvious by the exposed suspension elements - much like a Formula 1 car, or should we say Formula E? - as well as the overall shape. We're not entirely sure how some ultra-light panels covering those bits wouldn't help with aerodynamics, but we will agree it looks rather cool this way.
According to its creator, the Supersonico is 100 percent solar-powered, but he doesn't specify whether it all happens on-board (doubtful, considering there aren't any solar powers in sight), or it comes with a solar-powered charger that can store energy quickly enough to replenish the hypercar's batteries completely.
Frankly, it doesn't really matter. Any detail surrounding the car is nothing more than background noise for its stunning visuals. If we were to raise one objection it would be that it doesn't necessarily feel like a Lamborghini. On the other hand, nobody knows what an electric Lambo looks like, so it's up to anyone's imagination.
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