Faraday Future, a California-based electric car start-up, unveiled its first consumer model, the FF91, at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Faraday Future, a California-based electric car start-up, unveiled its first consumer model, the FF91, at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
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The FF 91 is the company's first production model. Fitted with a 130 kWh battery, Faraday Future says the car has a range of 378 miles (608 kilometers).
The FF 91 is the company's first production model. Fitted with a 130 kWh battery, Faraday Future says the car has a range of 378 miles (608 kilometers).
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Faraday Future drew crowds of admirers at the CES in 2016 with the futuristic FFZERO1 concept car.
Faraday Future drew crowds of admirers at the CES in 2016 with the futuristic FFZERO1 concept car.
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Attendees of the launch watched a video of the FF 91 electric vehicle racing a Tesla Model S. Faraday Future claims the FF91 can go from 0-60 mph in 2.39 seconds, marginally quicker than the Tesla S -- which does it in 2.5 seconds.
Attendees of the launch watched a video of the FF 91 electric vehicle racing a Tesla Model S. Faraday Future claims the FF91 can go from 0-60 mph in 2.39 seconds, marginally quicker than the Tesla S -- which does it in 2.5 seconds.
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The company also showcased the car's "Driverless Valet" parking feature. Owners would also be able to summon the vehicle to pick them up at a specific location and time.
The company also showcased the car's "Driverless Valet" parking feature. Owners would also be able to summon the vehicle to pick them up at a specific location and time.
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Attendees inspect the 4-door electric sedan, which Faraday Future executives called "a new species." <br /><br /><a >READ: CNN Money's report on the FF91 launch</a>
Attendees inspect the 4-door electric sedan, which Faraday Future executives called "a new species."

READ: CNN Money's report on the FF91 launch
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Critics have suggested Faraday Future could be in financial trouble.<a target="_blank" target="_blank"> Reports of debts and missed payments </a>have dogged the company in recent times.
Critics have suggested Faraday Future could be in financial trouble. Reports of debts and missed payments have dogged the company in recent times.
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Faraday Future's "Variable Platform Architecture" (VPA) is a powertrain system designed to be flexible. The chassis and body are a single form which improves the overall vehicle rigidity, safety and handling of the car, the company says.
Faraday Future's "Variable Platform Architecture" (VPA) is a powertrain system designed to be flexible. The chassis and body are a single form which improves the overall vehicle rigidity, safety and handling of the car, the company says.
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The FF 91 combines the performance of a supercar with an interior designed for comfort and luxury, the company says.
The FF 91 combines the performance of a supercar with an interior designed for comfort and luxury, the company says.
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The car is expected to cost upwards of $100,000.
The car is expected to cost upwards of $100,000.
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Buyers can reserve a FF 91 with a deposit of $5,000.
Buyers can reserve a FF 91 with a deposit of $5,000.
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Faraday Future is also involved in Formula E, the all-electric racing series, partnering with Dragon Racing to form the Faraday Future Dragon Racing team for the 2016-17 world championship season.
Faraday Future is also involved in Formula E, the all-electric racing series, partnering with Dragon Racing to form the Faraday Future Dragon Racing team for the 2016-17 world championship season.
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"We're creating technology that has never existed before," Nick Sampson, a senior vice president, said at the CES launch.
"We're creating technology that has never existed before," Nick Sampson, a senior vice president, said at the CES launch.
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The first FF 91 cars are expected to be delivered in 2018 at the earliest.
The first FF 91 cars are expected to be delivered in 2018 at the earliest.
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