Iconic Concierge Winter 2022/23

THE TESLA MODEL 3 HEARSE
No, you can’t buy this from Tesla. It is made by Netherlandsbased
hearse maker, Derks. Hearses are actually perfect for
electrification: They cover relatively small distances, and
they generally have plenty of time to charge between drives.
According to Derks, the Tesla Hearse 3, built with a
powered tailgate and a 100% composite, lightweight body,
is equipped with small side doors with storage spaces
behind them and an extendable box floor. It has electric
curtains, LED lighting in the box area, and an optional starry
headliner ceiling.
THE DRAKO DRAGON
According to its manufacturer, the Drako
Dragon is “the most powerful, quickest and
fastest production hyper-luxury SUV in history.”
Like Drako’s Fisker-based GTE, the Dragon
was designed by Drako Chief Designer Lowie
Vermeersch and his Italian GranStudio team. As
for the performance ... Drako claims a top speed
of over 320 km/h, a sprint to 100 km/h in 1.9
seconds, and a 9.0-second quarter-mile time.
The battery pack has a 500 kW fast-charging
capability that allows for an 80% charge in 10
minutes with a maximum range of 540 km.
The Dragon will be built in America, with
production and deliveries planned for 2026.
US$290,000. www.drakomotors.com
THE MASERATI GRANTURISMO
Yes, you can now order an all-electric GranTurismo.
The Folgore coupe has a 92.5 kWh battery with an
800V architecture that allows up to 270 kW charging.
A tri-motor 760HP system offers plenty of
power, beating its counterparts’ performance with
a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 2.7 seconds (versus
3.5 for the Trofeo and 3.9 for the Modena) and the
same 320 km/h top speed as the Trofeo.
Price: tba.
www.maserati.com
THE NIU KQi3 MAX
Chinese electric mobility startup NIU introduces
the KQi3 MAX, touted as a long-distance electric
scooter with up to 65 km on a single charge.
A rear hub motor with a peak power output of
450 watts and a 608.4 Wh (13A h) battery pack,
combined with four riding modes, guarantees a
climbing capability of up to 25 degrees of gradient,
and a top speed limited to 25 km/h.
www.niu.com
THE ESCEND
ALPHA
E-BLADES
Designed by Escend
out of the
UK, “The World’s
First Electric Inline
Skates” are
powered by a
5.2Ah battery pack in
each blade, connected
to 400-watt hub motors,
powering the rear wheels.
www.escendblades.com
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