This is the 2011 Varley EVR-450 (based on the Superlite SL-C), and it’s a project that was developed by the Brisbane-based division of the 125-year-old Varley Group, ‘Varley Electric Vehicles’, which, a privately owned Australian manufacturer that produces low-volume electric vehicles. During the development process of this car, it was considered to be ‘Australia’s first electric supercar’, and also, the first car with electric drive technology engineered and manufactured by Varley. The project was carried with the help of Australia based technology companies Tritium who developed the power inverter & Ultramotive, who was brought in to design and create the actual electric motor that would power the cars. Under the supervision and direction of Varley EV divisional manager, John Bettini, the team constructed a singular EVR-450 concept vehicle, which was reportedly hand-built around an all aluminum monocoque chassis, and was entirely funded by Varley themselves, with no government funding or assistance. The bright yellow scissor-doored EVR-450 planned to demonstrate some wildly impressive performance numbers, and technology, which ultimately never made it into production. The plan was to produce two separate variants, the EVR-450, a race-quality, high performance option, and or the EVS-450, which was essentially planed to be much more road-friendly version, with slightly less power. Other than the striking design, the EVR-450 was equipped with a number of unique features such as an IPhone/IPad vehicle control system, and a state-of-the-art IQcell battery management system. It’s unclear as to why the project wasn’t completed, but it’s safe to say Varley only completed one singular EVR-450 example, and never followed up with the road-friendly EVS.
How many made? 1 of 1
Engine: twin Ultramotive Technologies CARBON 3 Phase AC ironless core AC motors with Tritium Wavesculptor inverters - 420hp
Debut: 3rd annual Australian Electric Vehicle Conference - 2011
Top Speed: 112mph (claimed)
0-60mph: 3.8 seconds (claimed)
Photo Credit: Varley Electric Vehicles, Envious Car Care
Research: @rarecarsonly