These amazing electric hypercars will blow your mind - Aspark Owl (2)

Representing Japan in the competition to build the world’s fastest electric car

James Howe

Last Updated: 12 Feb 2020

Performance is predictably impressive: Aspark is claiming a 0-62mph time of 1.69 seconds and a 0-186mph sprint in 10.6 seconds. Top speed is claimed as being limited to a shade over 248mph.

Aspark Owl (1)

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