Pagani began developing electric technology in 2018, but it explains that batteries remain too heavy to power one of its supercars.
weighs around 3,700 pounds. The EV is quicker, but there's more to a supercar than flat-out speed.
Pagani plans to continue using a Mercedes-Benz-sourced V12 engine modified in-house for the foreseeable future. Interestingly, the brand revealed that Mercedes-AMG floated the idea of using a V8-electricdrivetrain during the Utopia's development process. Pagani held its ground and launched the car with a big V12."We, let's say, 'challenged them' to keep the V12 and they accepted," the company said.
What's next depends largely on regulations in various markets."We know that for small manufacturers can have [the V12] at least until 2035. But, we're not afraid of approaching another powertrain in the future. We just have to know what the rules are," Pagani told
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