Artega Scalo: Germany’s Electric Sports Car

During the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, a special model was spied among a sea of noteworthy exotics and supercars: the Artega Scalo, a new electric sports car from a newly relaunched German automaker.

Artega Scalo

Artega GmbH & Co. KG, the brand that created the lightweight Artega GT eight years ago, has been revived. The company appears to be busy with the introduction of two new models: the Karo quad bike and Scalo coupe, both of which premiered in Frankfurt. However, the 3,494-pound all-electric, rear-drive, two-seater sports car is likely the more intriguing option, as it is a direct successor to the GT model. Its name derives from a famous Westphalian stallion, so if you’re expecting the automotive equivalent in performance, rest-assured, this coupe has enough power to excite.

Artega Scalo

The Artega Scalo is equipped with two Voltabox high-performance electric motors that crank out 402 horsepower (300 kW) and 575 pound-feet of torque, thanks to a 37 kWh lithium-ion battery that allows for a driving range of 250 miles. Peak output is around 516 hp (390 kW) for about 2 seconds, and synthetic engine sounds generate a satisfactory roar as the vehicle sprints from zero-to-60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds, and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

Style is all part of its game too: the Artega Scalo’s sleek-looking body (made of polyurethane and carbon), distinctive LED head- and taillights, 20-inch forged rims, adjustable rear spoiler, and extendible flaps, are all part of its charm.

Artega Scalo

The interior features a nicely-designed yet simplistic layout with ambient lighting, a fully digital instrument panel, OLED touchscreen with Apple Carplay and in-vehicle information/controls, a multi-function steering wheel with gesture control, and an 800 W, 13-speaker sound system. What’s more, the seatbelt includes built-in microphones with voice recognition that is designed to make hands-free calling easier.

Charging the coupe will take about one hour with the available 64 kW DC quick charger. Otherwise, the 22 kW AC will do the job in around two hours. Or, worst-case scenario, a 16A AC household outlet will require about 10 hours.

The German automaker’s all-new Artega Scalo electric sports car will be available in Europe next year, limited to just 12 units, and offered with a starting price that is equivalent to approximately $192,000 USD, according to Gizmag.