The latest Karma EV platform delivers 1,100 hp and 0-60 acceleration in under 1.9 seconds

Karma Automotive continues to release new versions of the modular E-Flex platform.

The latest version, called High Performance E-Flex, was designed for use in battery-powered supercars. An example of its capabilities is the stunning SC2 concept car unveiled last November.

Karma's E-Flex platform is a highly modular design capable of creating battery-powered and longer-range EVs. Given the various battery and motor options offered by Karma, up to 22 configurations are possible, with the High-Performance configuration being the most attractive.

The High-Performance E-Flex platform features four independent electric motors for all-wheel drive and has a peak power output of 1,100 hp. According to Karma's claim, this will allow the car to accelerate to 60 mph in less than 1.9 seconds. Such performance is comparable to Tesla's redesigned Roadster and the C_Two and Battista electric hypercars from Rimac and Pininfarina, respectively.

The high-performance E-Flex platform also features Karma's unique high-density inverter technology and batteries with enough capacity to provide up to 400 miles of range in moderate driving.

Other versions of the E-Flex platform include the extended range configuration currently found in Karma's Revero GT and Revero GTS sedans. The battery version is scheduled to debut in 2021 in the form of the new Revero GTE sedan, which will have a range of 400 km in its maximum version. Karma also introduced the E-Flex platform with integrated automated driving technology.

Further applications of the E-Flex platform will be announced in the coming weeks. Karma has previously proposed applications in pickup trucks and SUVs.

"The goal of all E-Flex platforms from Karma is to offer our partners a variety of solutions for electric vehicles with different drive motor systems and battery pack variants. Our high-performance E-Flex platform is one of the most premium among these configurations and delivers unprecedented performance results," said Kevin Chan, Chief Technology Officer at Karma.

Karma is not the only company trying to sell both cars and technology in the EV sector. Competing EV startups Bollinger, Canoo, and Rivian also have platforms for sale; in the case of Canoo and Rivian, major automakers have already signed agreements to use these startups' platforms.