The Lotus Evija, Pininfarina Battista, and Rimac Nevera all have something in common. These are some of the rarest, most ridiculous electric hypercars ever built. While electric hypercars still haven’t really taken off among enthusiasts, they all represent a potential future where high-powered EVs shatter traditional supercar benchmarks. There’s a new-ish entry into this rarefied air: The Aspark Owl.
Like its more-established rivals, the Aspark Owl is absurd in every metric. Its fully electric powertrain places it firmly within the ranks of electric hypercar greats, while its limited availability means it will be a collector’s item for years to come. Now, Japan’s first electric hypercar is set to become even more desirable.
Meet the Aspark Owl Roadster—the world’s quickest electric roadster. The droptop Owl makes 1,953 horsepower, has a “theoretical” top speed of 257 miles per hour (413 km/h), and it can sprint from 0 to 186 miles per hour (300 km/h) in less than 10 seconds. Those figures put it among the most extreme road-legal hypercars on the planet.
Naturally, that kind of performance and rarity comes at a price. Early estimates place the Owl Roadster’s base cost around $3.5 million (€3 million), which means only a handful of very wealthy EV enthusiasts will ever be able to get their hands on one.
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Under its carbon bodywork, the Owl Roadster follows the same blueprint as the coupe. Its powertrain consists of four independent electric motors that deliver a combined 1,953 hp and 1,416 pound-feet of instantly available torque.
These figures translate into extraordinary performance: 0–62 mph in 1.78 seconds, 0–124 mph in 4.76 seconds, 0–186 mph in 9.74 seconds. As noted, the car’s estimated top speed is 257 mph—still below the Rimac Nevera R’s 268-mph (431 km/h) top speed—though the Owl is electronically limited to 217 mph (350 km/h) for road use. Despite its extreme hardware and a sizeable 69.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack, the Roadster weighs just 4,189 pounds (1,900 kg), relatively modest for an EV in this segment.
A carbon monocoque chassis and double-wishbone suspension with adjustable ride height (80–160 millimeters) form the basis of its chassis, paired with carbon-ceramic brakes featuring 10-piston front calipers. Active aerodynamics include an adjustable rear wing designed to ensure stability even at very high speeds. The Roadster also offers multiple driving modes, ranging from Snow Mode to more aggressive performance-focused settings.
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The new open roof is central to the car’s identity. Aspark describes the experience as becoming “one with the road,” with heightened awareness of sound, airflow, and vibration.
As for the price, it remains officially confidential, but estimates suggest that each of the roughly 20 planned units will cost over $3.5 million (€3 million). This would make the Owl Roadster one of the most expensive EVs in the world, surpassing even the price of the Lotus Evija ($2.3 million).
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