The electric car produces 281 horsepower, which is comparable to internal combustion engine models.
- Ariel has unveiled an all-electric version of the Nomad as a production concept.
- The E-Nomad has a more aerodynamic body and a custom 41 kWh battery pack.
- A single electric motor produces 281 horsepower and 361 pound-feet of torque, powering the rear wheels.
The UK-based company has unveiled a fully electric version of its all-terrain model shortly after the debut of the Ariel Nomad 2 last month. The Ariel E-Nomad is still a concept car, but it previews a production electric vehicle that will be launched in 2026.
The E-Nomad is clearly distinguishable from its combustion engine counterparts thanks to a redesigned body made from a biocomposite made from recycled flax fibres. The new panels developed by Bamd Composites are 9% lighter than carbon fibre and produce 73% less CO2 emissions during manufacturing.
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Furthermore, the E-Nomad has 30% less drag than the Nomad 2, without compromising downforce. This was achieved by covering the tubular chassis and adding a sleeker roof that integrates a full-size spare wheel.
More importantly, the E-Nomad replaces the Nomad 2’s Ford turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine with a zero-emission powertrain. The BorgWarner eDM engine produces 281 hp (210 kW / 286 PS) and 490 Nm (361 lb-ft) of torque, sending power to the rear wheels with the help of a limited-slip differential. Performance is said to be equivalent to the ICE version, with the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint done in 3.4 seconds.
Comparison of the Ariel E-Nomad Concept (left) and the Nomad 2 (right)
The drivetrain consists of a Cascadia Motion IDM90 combined motor, gearbox and DX inverter drive unit, weighing 92 kg (203 lb). The E-Nomad features Ariel’s new ABS system with selectable drive modes and regenerative braking.
Energy comes from a 450V battery pack with a capacity of 41 kWh, which was developed specifically for the Ariel E-Nomad by Rockfort Engineering. The battery is installed behind the dual cockpit and weighs 300 kg (661 lb). It is composed of high-density Pegasus V3 modules and has an integrated cooling and heating system.
According to Ariel, the E-Nomad weighs 896 kg (1,975 lbs) and has a range of 150 miles (240 km). In addition, the battery pack is compatible with DC fast charging, which can charge from 20% to 80% in 25 minutes.
Simon Saunders, Director of Ariel, said: “While the E-Nomad is a concept car, it does demonstrate the car’s production intent and hints at a small part of Ariel’s future. Once it passes our usual rigorous testing, we may have the option to launch the E-Nomad alongside its ICE Nomad 2 sibling, so we’re very interested in customer feedback on this concept car.”
The Ariel E-Nomad concept will be officially unveiled at Cenex Expo 2024 on September 4 and will continue to undergo testing. The production version will reportedly be available in 2026. According to Autocar, the price of this electric car is estimated to be about 10,000 pounds ($13,236) higher than the internal combustion engine version of the Nomad 2, which starts at 67,992 pounds ($90,023).
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