World's Cheapest Electric Supercar? Young Innovator From Prayagraj Unveils 'Thunder'
While the current model, named ‘Thunder’, runs at 80 kmph and was built at a cost of Rs 16 lakh, its final version is expected to reach a top speed of 250 kmph with an estimated market price of up to Rs 50 lakh
A young innovator from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh has designed what could possibly be the world’s cheapest electric supercar. While the current model, named ‘Thunder’, runs at 80 kmph and was built at a cost of Rs 16 lakh, its final version is expected to reach a top speed of 250 kmph with an estimated market price of up to Rs 50 lakh.
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At the two-day startup summit organised by Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT)’s Innovation and Incubation Hub, the supercar, designed by Abhishek Vairagya, grabbed the attention of not only technocrats but also car manufacturers.
Industry promoters showed keen interest in the electric supercar, enquiring about its technical details. Abhishek, the designer of ‘Thunder,’ has named his company AV Automotives. Speaking to Local18, he revealed that once fully charged, the car’s battery will provide a range of 200 km. While the current speed is 80 kmph, modifications are expected to boost it to 250 kmph.
Abhishek Quit BTech to Build His Dream Car
Abhishek left his BTech studies to pursue his passion for automobile design. After completing Class 12, he enrolled in a BTech programme in Delhi in 2018. However, dissatisfied with the course, he dropped out within a year and returned home.
Since 2019, with the support of his brother, Akhilesh, he has been working on the idea of building a supercar. It took him nearly four years to finalise the design. To keep costs low, he used second-hand materials, completing the prototype for Rs 16 lakh with financial assistance from friends and family.
Speaking to Local18, Abhishek said his dream is to make an affordable supercar. He is actively seeking investors to bring his vision to life. Currently, no Indian company manufactures supercars, with developed nations such as the US, Russia, Germany, and Japan dominating the industry. Their high prices make supercars unaffordable for the middle class. If Abhishek’s plan succeeds, budget-conscious buyers may finally get a chance to own a supercar.
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