All electric roadster by Faraday Motor Works

Galatea

Creation of Galatea

• Galatea was born out of an idea of creating an affordable all electric roadster completely out of off-the shelf parts to improve reliability and cut cost of ownership.

• To improve driver experience Galatea uses all electric propulsion together with aesthetic body of the historic XJ13 Jaguar.

Design of Galatea

• The body for the Galatea was selected to be a replica of the famous Jaguar XJ13

• In 1967 XJ13 was Jaguar’s first V-12 platform and answer to the challenge to remain competitive in the LeMans racing circuit.

• Aesthetic appeal of XJ13 was so strong that Jaguar discontinued its production for fear that it will cannibalize sales of then successful model E-type

• Only one XJ13 was ever build.• The famous Jaguar now resides at Jaguar Daimler

Heritage Trust Museum, attracting attention and visitors from all over the world.

XJ13 Reborn

• Although XJ13 is not available for private ownership, replica version of the body is now available in a kit form from a number of suppliers.

• Galatea combines the body of XJ13 with all electric propulsion system.

• All of the Galatea components and subassemblies are available in catalogs.

Construction of Galatea

• Unlike the original XJ13 that was build as a prototype to race once, the body of Galatea was redesigned using modern materials and manufacturing techniques for an extended use, safety and durability.

• Addition of an all electric propulsion drive further enhances performance and energy efficiency.

Comparsion between XJ13 and Galatea

• Jaguar XJ13:• Top speed: 175 mph

(at MIRA)• Engine: Quad overhead

cam 4.993L Jaguar V-12 – mid engine

• Max HP: 502 @ 7,600 RPM

• Max Torque: 386 lbs ft @ 6,300 RPM

• Galatea:• Top speed: 150 mph • Engine: 312V AC

electric motor • Max HP: 105• Max Torque: 325 lbs-ft @ 0

to 8000 rpm

• Unlike piston engines that have low torque at low rpm an electric motor maintains constant torque over a wide range of rpm

Electric Advantage

• Zero emission! Galatea produces no harmful emissions of any kind.

• Low cost of ownership. Electric cars need very little maintenance compared with gasoline counterparts. 2c /mile compared with 10 c/mi for typical gasoline engine.

• High efficiency: Electric car gets an equivalent of 230 mpg.

• Completely constructed from off-the shelf parts to cut cost and lead time

• Cost $60000• Lead time <3 weeks

Galatea

• When a creator falls in love with his work, it comes alive.

Jean-Léon Gérôme