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Aiming to be the “Italian redefinition of electric mobility,” AEHRA is a new global ultra-premium EV mobility brand. After recruiting talent from Lamborghini and Ferrari, AEHRA looks to disrupt the auto industry with Italian design and world-class engineering. AEHRA is launching two new EVs, including an electric “supercar sedan” and an SUV.

Born in the US and raised in Italy, AEHRA’s founder and CEO, Hazim Nada, launched the new ultra-premium EV brand last June.

Nada aims to redefine ultra-high premium EV mobility by instilling the “very latest engineering, battery, and manufacturing technologies in a manner not yet achieved by any automaker.”

After founding Aero Gravity, Europe’s largest vertical wind tunnel, in 2015, NADA decided to use his advanced aerodynamics knowledge to reenvision the premium auto industry.

Nada realized “no automotive manufacturer was taking full advantage of emerging EV architecture to deliver a genuine step-change in vehicle aerodynamics, cabin space, comfort, and human journey experience.” Instead, he says, most automakers design and manufacture EVs like ICE vehicles.

To address this issue, AEHRA is optimizing its cars’ exterior and interior design based on Italian influence, including a dedicated EV platform.

The AEHRA team is led by Chief Design Officer Filippo Perini, former Lamborghini lead designer who oversaw the design of several iconic models, including the Murciélago LP 640, Aventador, Huracan, Centenario, and Urus.

In addition, AEHRA appointed Franco Climatti, who spent 32 years with Ferrari, as chief engineering officer earlier this year.

With a team of seasoned professionals from Lamborghini, Ferrari, Lotus, Alfa Romeo, and others behind it, AEHRA is releasing an electric SUV and supercar sedan.

AEHRA reveals its electric supercar sedan

After revealing the first images of its premium all-electric SUV last year, AEHRA said it would follow it up with a sedan model this year.

Holding true to its promise, AEHRA teased the first images of its electric sedan on Wednesday. AEHRA says the new sedan follows in the footsteps of the SUV version with “exquisitely beautiful flowing lines and exceptionally strong organic, muscular proportions.”

The company describes the profile and tapered rear design characteristics as something “that would typically be the preserve of a supercar show vehicle.”

Perini, head of design, explained:

At AEHRA, we do not believe in creating unrepresentative concept cars, so when we unveil the new Sedan at the Milano Monza Moving Motor Show on June 16th, the car will look virtually identical to the final production model that will arrive in 2026.

The electric supercar sedan will feature recyclable carbon fiber composite material and advanced engineering to deliver a unique all-electric driving experience.

AEHRA will begin production on the electric sedan in 2025, six months after the SUV, with deliveries following by 2026. Both are aiming for at least 800 km (497 miles) range. Perini told Autocar it was the “best vehicle” he has ever designed and “the exterior is amazing.”

To streamline production, the sedan will share 70% of its parts with the SUV, including a 3m-long monobody chassis and a 120 kWh battery. It’s also expected to be offered with two or three motors for up to 794 bhp output.

AEHRA plans to build 25,000 of each model, with a strategic global rollout scheduled in 2026, including North America, Europe, China, and the Gulf States.

Electrek’s Take

The company seems too good to be true – an all-electric premium EV brand led by a former Lamborghini designer and Ferrari Engineer.

Although the company has aggressive ambitions for the future, AEHRA says it has “substantial private funding in place” and a “clear roadmap to deliver on its unique transformative business model.”

We will learn more about the electric supercar sedan and the company’s plans during the model’s debut at the Milano Monza Moving Motor Show on June 16.

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Tesla’s Q2 results are in, and they are way, way down from Q2 of 2024. At the same time, Nissan seems to be in serious trouble and the first-ever all-electric Dodge muscle car is getting recalled because its dumb engine noises are the wrong kind of dumb engine noises. All this and more on today’s deeply troubled episode of Quick Charge!

We’ve also got an awesome article from Micah Toll about a hitherto unexplored genre of electric lawn equipment, a $440 million mining equipment deal, and a list of incompetent, corrupt, and stupid politicians who voted away their constituents’ futures to line their pockets.

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OpenAI says Robinhood’s tokens aren’t equity in the company

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OpenAI is distancing itself from Robinhood‘s latest crypto push after the trading platform began offering tokenized shares of OpenAI and SpaceX to users in Europe.

“These ‘OpenAI tokens’ are not OpenAI equity,” OpenAI wrote on X. “We did not partner with Robinhood, were not involved in this, and do not endorse it.”

The company said that “any transfer of OpenAI equity requires our approval — we did not approve any transfer,” and warned users to “please be careful.”

Robinhood announced the launch Monday from Cannes, France, as part of a broader product showcase focused on tokenized equities, staking, and a new blockchain infrastructure play. The company’s stock surged above $100 to hit a new all-time high following the news.

“These tokens give retail investors indirect exposure to private markets, opening up access, and are enabled by Robinhood’s ownership stake in a special purpose vehicle,” a Robinhood spokesperson said in response to the OpenAI post.

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Robinhood offered 5 euros worth of OpenAI and SpaceX tokens to eligible EU users who signed up to trade stock tokens by July 7. The assets are issued under the EU’s looser investor restrictions via Robinhood’s crypto platform.

“This is about expanding access,” said Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood’s SVP and GM of crypto. “The goal with tokenization is to let anyone participate in this economy.”

The episode highlights the dynamic between crypto platforms seeking to democratize access to financial products and the companies whose names and equity are being represented on-chain

U.S. users cannot access these tokens due to regulatory restrictions.

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BYD launches new discounts, offering +50% off smart driving tech

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Despite the warnings, BYD continues introducing new discounts. On Wednesday, BYD’s luxury off-road brand began offering over 50% Huawei’s smart driving tech.

BYD introduces new discounts on smart driving tech

After BYD cut prices again in May, the China Automobile Manufacturers Association (CAMA) warned that the ultra-low prices are “triggering a new round of price war panic.”

Although they didn’t single out BYD, it was pretty obvious. BYD slashed prices across 22 of its vehicles by up to 34%, triggering several automakers to follow suit in China.

BYD’s cheapest EV, the Seagull, typically starts at about $10,000 (66,800 yuan). After the price cuts, the Seagull is listed at under $8,000 (55,800 yuan).

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It doesn’t look like China’s EV leader plans to slow down anytime soon. Fang Cheng Bao, BYD’s luxury off-road brand, introduced new discounts on Huawei’s smart driving tech on Wednesday.

The limited-time offer cuts the price of Huawei’s Qiankun Intelligent Driving High-end Function Package to just 12,000 yuan ($1,700).

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BYD Fang Cheng Bao 5 SUV testing (Source: Fang Cheng Bao)

Buyers who order the smart driving tech in July will save over 50% compared to its typical price of 32,000 yuan ($4,500).

Earlier this year, Fang Chang Bao launched the Tai 3, its most affordable vehicle, starting at 139,800 yuan ($19,300). The Tai 3 is about the size of the Tesla Model Y, but costs about half as much.

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BYD Fang Cheng Bao Tai 3 electric SUV (Source: Fang Cheng Bao)

The Tai 3 will spearhead a new sub-brand of electric SUVs following the more premium Bao 8 and Bao 5 hybrid SUVs.

BYD’s luxury off-road brand sold 18,903 vehicles last month, up 50% from May and 605% compared to last year. Fang Cheng Bao has now sold over 10,000 vehicles for three consecutive months.

The Chinese EV giant sold 382,585 vehicles in total in June, an increase of 12% from last year. In the first half of the year, BYD’s cumulative sales reached over 2.1 million, a YOY increase of 33%.

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