DEUS VAYANNA - 2,200HP ELECTRIC HYPERCAR
The Deus Vayanne electric hypercar is a 2,200-horsepower, 248-mph machine developed by Austrian startup Deus Automobiles in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering and Italdesign. Unveiled at the 2022 New York International Auto Show, the Vayanne targets direct competition with the most powerful combustion hypercars on the planet, but does so entirely on electricity, with a projected 0-62 mph time of 1.99 seconds and a single-charge range of up to 300 miles.
What Powers the Deus Vayanne?
The Vayanne's twin-motor, four-wheel-drive powertrain produces more than 2,200 horsepower (approximately 2,169 bhp) and 1,475 lb-ft of torque. The 85 kWh battery pack, built around 21700 cylindrical lithium-ion cells, supports DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, reducing charge times to around 20 minutes for a meaningful range top-up. Williams Advanced Engineering, the technical arm of the Formula 1 team, brings battery and electrification expertise to the project, while Italdesign contributes the car's bodywork and its planned production at the Turin factory.
Design: The Infinity Concept
The Vayanne's exterior draws directly from the Mobius strip, the mathematical concept of a surface with no boundary. The front and rear are unified by a continuous loop of bodywork that expresses both motion and endlessness. Sitting just 120 mm from the ground, the car's proportions are extreme: a wide, low stance with aerodynamic surfaces designed to generate meaningful downforce without resorting to conventional wings. Inside, a fully digital instrument cluster and wrap-around infinity mirror trim reinforce the visual theme of a cockpit built around the driver.
Production, Exclusivity, and Customization
Production is capped at 99 units, each individually specified by its buyer. Deus Automobiles positions the Vayanne not merely as a performance machine but as a bespoke collectible: every car receives a unique paint finish and a custom interior. The price is expected to fall around $2.5 million. Initial delivery targets pointed to 2025, with production taking place at Italdesign's Turin facility. As with many low-volume hypercars, timelines for limited-production projects can shift, but the engineering collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering lends the program serious technical credibility.
How the Vayanne Compares to Other Electric Hypercars
The Vayanne is not the only electric hypercar targeting the apex of performance. Where other programs focus on either range or power, the Vayanne attempts to combine both: a 300-mile range claim alongside sub-2-second acceleration is an ambitious pairing. Its closest competitors in the electric hypercar space include purpose-built machines from small European and American firms, all exploring what high-voltage powertrain technology can deliver when the design brief has no mainstream constraint.
Electric Hypercars at TheArsenale
TheArsenale carries electric vehicles that push the performance boundary in different directions. The Nitid Trinity Electric Hypercar and the RAESR Tachyon Speed Electric Hypercar are both available, along with the Apex AP-1 Electric Sports Car for those seeking a track-focused electric experience. Explore the complete TheArsenale Electric collection for the full range of zero-emission performance machines. For full technical detail on the Vayanne, Autocar's specification breakdown and Italdesign's official project page are the authoritative sources.
Photo: Deus Automobiles
