# Battery-Powered Roadsters The SP:01 Electric Roadster Offers a Combination Of Speed and Torque By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-roadster References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/detroit-electric-sp01-begins-production/40195/) & [detroit-electric-group](http://detroit-electric-group.com/) When [Detroit Electric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detroit-bikes-electric-dbe) first announced the development of the SP:01, a lot of eyebrows were raised. Now however, the SP:01 battery-[electric sports roadster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedster-ev) has been updated and is in the midst of a production run in Detroit. In fact, Detroit Electric has begun taking pre-orders and is expected to start shipping the vehicles soon. This vehicle is essentially the [world's fastest two-seat electric car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt). Some of the specs of this vehicle are simply mind-boggling. For one, it is capable of zipping from zero to 100 km/h in only 3.9 seconds, and is capable of attaining a top speed of 249 km/h. This is thanks to the inclusion of an electric motor that pumps out 285 horsepower and 207 pounds-feet of torque via a single-speed automatic transmission. Ultimately, the SP:01 electric roadster is revolutionizing the electric car and proving that you can have sporty fun in an electric vehicle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Roadsters:** The SP:01 electric roadster is revolutionizing the electric car market by offering speed and torque. - **Battery-powered Sports Cars:** The development of the SP:01 battery-electric sports roadster showcases the potential for high-performance electric vehicles. - **Fast Electric Cars:** The SP:01 is the world's fastest two-seat electric car, demonstrating the advancement of electric vehicle technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The production and popularity of the SP:01 electric roadster drive advancements in the automotive industry. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The SP:01 showcases the potential for high-performance electric vehicles and fuels innovation in the electric vehicle manufacturing industry. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The SP:01 electric roadster offers a combination of speed and torque, contributing to the growth of sustainable transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Electrified Retro Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-sports-car.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [Electric Sporty Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-v.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider.md)