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Rinspeed Budii Concept 21.6 kWh (170 Hp) Electric
Overall Rating
Rinspeed Budii:
Rinspeed Inc. is a Swiss concept car manufacturer founded in 1979. Rinspeed often show their designs at CES in Las Vegas and the Geneva Motor Show.
Rinspeed Inc. was founded in 1979 by Frank M. Rinderknecht and by the 1980s, Rinspeed had become the exclusive Swiss importer of AMG and AC Schnitzer vehicles. Rinspeed became synonymous with launches at the Geneva Motorshow, their first unveiling was, a turbocharged, modified Volkswagen Golf GTI with squared grille and headlamps. In 1981, Rinspeed returned to the show with a more heavily modified Golf called the Aliporta, featuring gullwing doors similar to those on the DeLorean. In the following years, Rinspeed showed concept Porsche's at the Geneva Motorshow including a heavily modified 930 Turbo known as the Rinspeed R39, at the time becoming a unique convertible 911 Turbo that was not in mainstream production and a R69 Turbo concept, a 911 Turbo coupe inspired by the Ferrari Testarossa. It is estimated 12 of the R69s were produced....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Concept Overview:
Rinspeed Budii (Concept). With a weight of 1310 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.2 s). The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a pure concept vehicle, the Rinspeed Budii Concept was not subjected to Euro NCAP crash testing. Safety features are theoretical and not independently verified for production standards.
21.6 kWh (170 Hp) Electric Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers brisk acceleration for an electric concept, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, making it agile for urban and suburban driving, though top speed is limited to 150 km/h.
Fuel Economy
The 21.6 kWh battery provides an estimated 200 km range, which is modest by modern EV standards but acceptable for a 2015 concept focused on urban mobility and technological demonstration.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Innovative autonomous driving concept
- • Futuristic design and advanced technology integration
- • Comfortable air suspension system
- • Eco-friendly electric powertrain
- • Unique and personalized driving experience
Cons:
- • Limited electric range compared to modern EVs
- • Not a production vehicle, theoretical performance
- • Unknown real-world reliability and maintenance costs
- • High cost if ever produced, not market-ready
- • Practicality as a 2-seater SUV is limited
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Rinspeed |
| Model: | Budii |
| Generation: | Concept |
| Modification (Engine): | 21.6 kWh (170 Hp) Electric |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.7 kg/Hp, 129.8 Hp/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1310 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4008 mm mm |
| Width: | 1905 mm mm |
| Height: | 1620 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 235/45 R19; 255/40 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 19; 9J x 19 |
| Front suspension | Air suspension |
| Rear suspension | Air suspension |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 21.6 kWh |
| System power: | 170 Hp |
| All-electric range: | 200 km |
| Electric motor power: | 170 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 250 Nm |
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