Sketch: 2013 Infiniti EV

Infiniti just released a few details about its first luxury electric vehicle, including a sketch. Based on the the brand�s �Inspired Performance� motto, the Infiniti EV will be a stylish, compact, high performance, five-seat luxury car with an electric powertrain. The market lauch is confirmed for 2013.

�This future EV will play a major part of Infiniti�s �eco performance� strategy that will see a greater focus on hybrid and EV technology,� Infiniti Vice President Ben Poore said in a statement. �We are committed to applying the world�s best technologies to reduce emissions without sacrificing driving excitement or engagement.�

Infiniti will unveil the 2012 M35 hybrid sedan in November at the Los Angeles auto show. The M hybrid is based on the M sedan and will deliver V8 performance with 4-cylinder fuel economy from an estimated 302-hp, 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 50 kilowatt electric motor with estimated horsepower of 67.

Source: Infiniti


Press Release

Infiniti Releases Sketch of Future Luxury Electric Vehicle

� Infiniti�s �Eco Performance� Strategy Also Includes Upcoming Infiniti M Hybrid Sedan �

Mississauga, ON (Sept. 24, 2010) � Infiniti today released a sketch of its first luxury electric vehicle, which is set to launch in Canada and other global markets in 2013. Befitting the brand�s promise of �Inspired Performance,� the Infiniti EV will be a stylish, high performance five-seat luxury vehicle with zero emissions technology.

�This future EV will play a major part of Infiniti�s �eco performance� strategy that will see a greater focus on hybrid and EV technology,� said Wendy Durward, Director, Infiniti Canada. �We are committed to applying the world�s best technologies to reduce emissions without sacrificing driving excitement or engagement � a pledge that will become more evident soon with the upcoming introduction of our new Infiniti M Hybrid.�

The 2012 Infiniti M35h, which features Infiniti�s Direct Response Hybrid technology, makes its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The M Hybrid is based on the popular Infiniti M sedan and promises V8 performance with 4-cylinder fuel economy from a 302-horsepower (est.) 3.5-litre V6 supported by a 50 kW (67 horsepower est.) electric motor. Dubbed �the driver�s hybrid,� the M35h will be able to be driven on electric power alone at speeds up to 80 kilometers per hour. The compact Lithium-ion battery pack design also allows use of a spacious passenger cabin and ample trunk capacity.

�The new Infiniti M Hybrid changes the rules, achieving excellent fuel economy while delivering the exhilarating driving performance expected of a luxury sports sedan,� added Durward.

The Infiniti M35h will be available at Infiniti retailers in Canada in spring 2011.