Recent from its acquisition of Bollinger earlier in September, fellow U.S. electrical car startup Mullen final week introduced plans for a model of its upcoming 5 crossover with efficiency to rival Plaid variations of Tesla’s Mannequin S and Mannequin X.

First proven on the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Present, the Mullen 5 is a small crossover designed to go up in opposition to the Tesla Mannequin Y and Volkswagen ID.4. Nonetheless, Mullen is creating a 5 RS flagship that can boast over 1,000 hp, or sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in 1.9 seconds, putting it in the same league to Tesla’s Plaid fashions, in addition to Rimac’s Nevera hypercar.

The 5 RS is slated for a reveal subsequent spring. Different confirmed specs embrace a prime pace of over 200 mph, made doable by a 2-speed transmission, in addition to an 800-volt electrical system, which ought to allow fast cost occasions when utilizing a DC quick charger.

“From the inception of Mullen, it has been my mission to convey an ultra-high-performance EV to market,” David Michery, Mullen’s chairman and CEO, mentioned in a press release. “The 5 RS is meant to be one of many quickest autos on the planet, competing with a number of the greatest and most well-known and regarded automotive marques.”

Mullen plans to construct the 5 crossover at a plant in Tunica, Mississippi. The usual model will begin at about $55,000 and include a spread of 325 miles and sufficient horsepower for 0-60 acceleration in 3.2 seconds and a prime pace of 155 mph. The corporate has beforehand pointed to 2024 for the beginning of deliveries.

Mullen has additionally beforehand proven a sports activities automobile referred to as the Dragonfly K50, although timing for this mannequin is unclear.

With its current acquisition of Bollinger, Mullen plans to launch electrical business vans below the Bollinger model. It’s going to additionally revive plans for Bollinger’s B1 and B2 electrical SUV and pickup truck.

Mullen will current the 5 and new 5 RS throughout a promotional tour throughout the U.S., generally known as the Strikingly Completely different tour. Particulars of the tour shall be introduced at a later date however Mullen has confirmed it should have an IndyCar racing driver readily available to showcase the efficiency of the 5 RS and supply rides to the general public.