Australia is getting in on the current eco-friendly trend with its first Australian electric supercar, which was unveiled at the third Australian electric vehicle conference in Brisbane, Australia, on October 26, 2011. The evR450 will go on sale as early as January 2012, and there is a remote possibility that it will be available for export to other markets. The evR450 has a similar style and price as the Telsa. It even matches the Roadster’s performance: The evR450 can do 0–60-mph acceleration in about 3.8 seconds and top out an an electronically limited top speed of 124 mph. Unfortunately, it will have a shorter range than the Tesla. The evR450’s base package has a range of about 95 miles, and for those who would prefer a longer range, Varley Electric Vehicles will also offer a 185-mile battery option. In comparison, the Tesla Roadster can go up to 245 miles per charge.

According to GTSpirit, the evR450 is believed to be running two 200-hp Ultramotive electric motors, offering 385 lb-ft of peak torque. It also states that the motors weigh about 88 pounds each, so the total output of 400 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque will have little car to move.

Varley’s Electric Vehicles Divisional Manager John Bettini states “the evR450 is expected to be hand built in limited numbers but will make an exception if customer’s interest dictates production volumes.” The evR450’s estimated retail price is below $200,000 AU (or approximately $213,000 U.S).

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