Pristine luxury, fused with unparalleled performance is what defines the Pininfarina Battista, an automotive excellence crafted in perfection. This engineering marvel is all set to assert its authority in the luxury hypercar segment with its unrivalled equilibrium of extremes, powered by an all-electric powertrain. This elegant masterpiece has proved itself to be more than just a car, coming out as a redefinition of archetypes in the realm of luxury, setting benchmarks for the same in the future of automotive design.

Dubbed the world’s first electric hyper GT, the Battista’s birth marks the manifestation of Automobili Pininfarina’s unprecedented diligence in innovation, aligning with the Pininfarina family’s longstanding aspiration of striking near perfect balance between robust performance and zero-emissions to unprecedented levels. The beast which comes with a mighty purely-electric powertrain, churns out a humungous 1900 horses, allowing the Battista to reach unprecedented speeds of 350 km/h. The engine is also notable for its outrageous acceleration, attaining the 0-100 km/h mark at an ever-quick 1.86 seconds, all thanks to individual motors.

Above all, the 120kWh battery ensures stellar range of 476 km. As a result, the vehicle bagged the title of the most powerful Italian car ever made, even surpassing Formula 1 standards pertaining to its precise engineering combined with its exquisite Italian design.

The attractively symmetrical interiors of this hypercar are no less than splendid. Being situated at the summit of sheer Italian craftsmanship, the seats of the Battista are meticulously-crafted beyond excellence. Shrouded in sustainably-sourced leather, they also emphasize on sustainable luxury. The accurately-placed peppy infotainment system comes integrated with an e-sim, promising highly-functional real-time navigation across 50 countries around the world. This, clubbed with robust NAIM speakers, ensures unmatched crystalline sound quality matching live opera standards.

As mentioned before, the Battista is also well-renowned for its opulent design, a design inspired from the splendid curves of the ageless supercars of the 60s, in process synonymizes Pininfarina to the purest of Italian car aesthetics. The highly-customizable hypercar allows its owners to personalize their own Battistas right from its front to tail with contrasting colours and immaculate jewellery packs, further adding to its timeless appeal.

The Battista is now available to select few in two different trims, namely the “Battista” and “Furiosa” with the latter being an amplified version of the former. With the sky set as limit, the Battista remains a timeless masterpiece and an inspiration for many to dream big.

Written by Advaith Krishnan