Vanda Electrics, unveiled the all-electric Dendrobium hypercar

THE DENDROBIUM IS AN ORCHID VARIETY AND MORE, IT IS AN ELECTRIC HYPERCAR DESIGNED FOR ITS TIME

Inspired by nature and rooted in technology, the Dendrobium fuses a respect for the environment with a design-driven approach to engineering. The Dendrobium’s design challenges the visual sense of viewers while drawing out intrigue among discerning ones. The delicate marriage of lines and curves casts dramatic shadows, reflecting the soothing texture of aluminium, carbon fibre and glass.

Impossibility to Endless Possibilities

The Dendrobium has a stand out design, with unique features including an automatic synchronized roof and doors, resembling a fully-opened dendrobium flower, a genus of orchids native to Singapore. The tear drop shape that forms around the cockpit and ends in the tail is a design feature that has remained a key part of Dendrobium from the initial sketches.

Dendrobium hypercar developed in collaboration with Williams F1 Advanced Engineering

Singapore electric mobility experts, Vanda Electrics, unveiled the all-electric Dendrobium hypercar at the Geneva Motor Show, with Williams Advanced Engineering playing an important role as technical partner.

In this partnership, Williams Advanced Engineering, the technology and engineering services division of the Williams Group, has helped take this ground-breaking design to dynamic concept. The Dendrobium was built at Williams’ facility in Grove, utilising its core capabilities in aerodynamics, advanced lightweight structures, electrification, vehicle integration and low volume production.
The fully electric sports car concept, a high performance halo project for Vanda Electrics, targets exceptional performance with a top speed in excess of 200mph and 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds. The vehicle layout focusses on driver experience, with a head-turning design and a synchronised door mechanism inspired by a genus of orchids native to Singapore.

 Speaking about the project, Craig Wilson, Managing Director of Williams Advanced Engineering, said: “We were delighted to be a technical partner for the development of Dendrobium. With this project, Vanda has really pushed the boundaries of automotive design and Electric Vehicle technology. As technical partner we were able to utilise our core capabilities to deliver the concept and look forward to its reception in Geneva.”

 
Larissa Tan, Vanda Electrics CEO added: “Dendrobium is our interpretation and expression of what pushes the boundaries in the development of an electric performance car. We have engaged some expert partners to help us achieve this such as Williams Advanced Engineering. With its skills in electrification, aerodynamics, lightweight structures, vehicle dynamics and integration – and even low-volume build – we could not think of a more appropriate partner.

“We are looking forward to seeing the world’s reaction to Dendrobium. This electric hypercar may just be a concept for now, but we have every intention of putting it into production. It sits at the top of our range and the production version will be a fitting showcase for the best in design and e-technology.”

Performance

The Dendrobium has a top speed “in excess of 200 mph and 0-60 mph acceleration time of 2.7 seconds.”, featuring the latest lithium-ion battery and electric powertrain technology. Vanda expects to hit production in 2020.

 The motorsport theme is continued in the materials used. In order to meet its target weight of 1,750kg, Dendrobium features a composite monocoque chassis, carbonfibre body panels, carbon ceramic brake discs and lightweight alloy calipers inside 20-inch front and 21-inch rear alloy wheels, wrapped in Michelin high performance tyres. 

The Interior

The interior is designed for the driver as the absolute centre of attention. Contrasting with the predominantly black carbon fibre interior. The bright red body-hugging sports seats feature stitching and motifs inspired by muscle fibres.

Sources: http://dendrobiummotors.com/ and  http://vandaelectrics.com/ and http://www.williamsf1.com/advanced-engineering/news/williams-advanced-engineering-supports-vanda-electrics-with-dendrobium-launch-at-geneva