PININFARINA BATTISTA EV HYPERCAR DEVELOPMENT AND FORMULA-E TRAINING

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Fully Charged's Jonny Smith experiences the extreme performance of the Pininfarina Battista through a unique training program at Circuit de Calafat, Spain. The session, aided by Mahindra Racing's Nick Heidfeld, progresses from a Tesla Model S P100D to a GT-spec Model S, and culminates in driving a Gen 1 Formula-E car. The Battista, boasting 1900 hp and 1696 lb/ft of torque, is highlighted for its immense power and improved WLTP range of 500 km (311 miles) thanks to aerodynamic refinements, particularly at the front. While the Battista is positioned as a hypercar, its GT-like comfort and practicality for daily use are emphasized, contrasting with traditional hypercars. The video underscores the close R&D connection between Automobili Pininfarina and Mahindra Racing, leveraging Formula-E technology for road car development. Smith expresses awe at the Battista's capabilities, noting its significant performance advantage over the Formula-E car, and praises the purity of its design and the immersive, physical driving experience, even in the race cars.