INFINITI President Ronald Krueger has confirmed that INFINITI will launch an electric vehicle in the next three years during an interview with Autocar. Without away giving too much information, he noted that the new vehicle will not be a derivative of any current INFINITI but would be built on a new standalone platform.

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“We want it to have a unique INFINITI driving experience,” Krueger told the outlet. The new vehicle will maintain INFINITI's high standards of performance and handling, and at the same time, will rely on parent company Nissan’s electric vehicle expertise: “There are lots of engineering competencies we can tap into and utilize.” 

Early Inspiration

The automaker's first venture into electric hybrid cars came in 2012 with the LE concept vehicle. The 4-door sedan had a 24-kWh battery pack and a 130 horsepower electric motor with 240 pound-feet of torque. It also featured wireless inductive charging using a 50-kW DC charging pad. While the LE received positive reviews, INFINITI executives were not yet satisfied.

Tough competition

This latest INFINITI performance electric vehicle will compete with the likes of the Tesla Model S, the upcoming Porsche Mission electric sports sedan, and others. A prototype has already been driven by Krueger, who called it “very good.”

More future vehicles

Of course, the electric performance vehicle is only one of several concept vehicles INFINITI has in the works. Explore these other exciting future vehicles from the designers and engineers at INFINITI.

QX50 Concept

A highly refined crossover, the exterior of the QX50 Concept is as strong as it is beautiful. The Variable Compression Turbo engine offers the power you expect from a premium crossover paired with surprising fuel economy.

QX Sport Inspiration Concept

It’s more than just a powerful, progressive SUV design. The QX Sport Inspiration is a showcase of the automaker's daring vision of the future of the midsize SUV.

Q80 Inspiration Concept

The brand's first foray into the premium sedan segment is a bold concept that hints at future design and powertrain technology from INFINITI.

To learn more about the impressive technologies on display in the current INFINITI lineup, don't hesitate to call, contact us online, or visit us at 505 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516.

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