The LIUX Animal arrives: these are the first images of the Spanish electric car in motion

A while ago, information began to circulate about the LIUX Animal, a high-end car that promised not only good road behaviour but also manufacturing with biosustainable materials. All of this sounded very promising and raised some questions about its viability. The launch date was planned for the year 2024, so we soon had to see something tangible about the vehicle.

The LIUX Animal was presented in Madrid last year, at an event where what could be nothing more than a mock-up was shown, which is normal while the vehicle is still under development. Now, several months later, the Spanish brand has released a video showing the first road tests of the model, so we can breathe easy: the prototype is already functional and is undergoing its first tests.

The first tests

These first tests have made it possible to verify the soundness of the body made from flax-fibre biocomposite, the structural strength of the chassis, with special attention paid to the torsional stiffness of the frame, the powertrain, the new modular batteries and the UI/UX software.

According to the information provided by the company, this is an electric car that will feature a modular battery pack, with two to four batteries. Each of these modules will have a capacity of 23 kWh, which allows a range of 150 kilometres. It will be manufactured in two plants, and the company expects to produce 50,000 units over five years.

The entry-level version will have two battery modules, that is, 300 kilometres of range. The electric motor’s output equals 190 CV, and its price is expected to be 39,000 euros. The top-of-the-range model, meanwhile, will fit four battery modules and reach a range of 600 kilometres. In this case, the price will be 48,000 euros.

For now we can see these images of the LIUX Animal in motion, which gives plenty of hope that the project will come to fruition.

https://youtu.be/94NklAf7Azk