Italian carmaker Lancia has unveiled its latest concept car, the Pu+Ra HPE (High Performance Electric). The vehicle draws design inspiration from the Pu+Ra Zero concept and the iconic Stratos model. The name Pu+Ra is derived from the words 'pure' and 'radical.' The car features a new Progressive Green color scheme that signifies the sustainability aspect, all while looking into the future.
On the design front, the Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept follows the brand's new-age philosophy. Paying homage to the iconic Flaminia Azzuro Vincennes model, the concept car features a sharp-looking front fascia with an arrowhead-shaped element, bumper-mounted LED headlights, an aggressive front air splitter, cameras in place of ORVMs, and designer wheels. Circular LED taillamps are available at the rear end. Swivel Caster Wheels Heavy Duty
On the inside, the Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept looks radical and futuristic with various rounded design elements. It gets a four-seater cabin made using a sustainable material called MARM \ MORE. It consists of marble dust waste and recycled fabric dipped in natural colors. The vehicle also packs a round coffee table on the center console and round carpets made out of natural wool.
Lancia is yet to disclose the technical details of the Pu+Ra HPE concept. However, the carmaker claims that it envisioned the vehicle delivering a driving range of over 700km on a single charge.
Industrial Castors The production-specific models based on Lancia Pu+Ra HPE will likely be underpinned by Stellantis's STLA modular EV platform. The architecture is capable of supporting three electric drive modules. The Stellantis group is working with Foxconn on infotainment, telematics, and cloud service platform development for future vehicles. The company will also be using nickel-based battery packs, due to their higher energy density.