Another Californian electric car start-up shows a new product.

The relentless pace of new electric vehicle company product announcements shows no sign of abating.

As the world is navigating its way out of lockdown, start-up electric vehicle companies are keen to leverage a sense of future by offering customers a clean break with legacy automotive technology.

The latest of these is Mullen Technologies, operating from Brea, California. Thanks to a new round of funding, Mullen is now keen on producing its very own electric vehicle, which is configured as a compact crossover.

As a design consultancy, Mullen had already assisted Chinese car brand, Qiantu, to develop its own Dragonfly K50, but the new venture will be an independent product, scheduled for introduction by 2022.

The name might rankle Mazda’s legal department a touch, as Mullen’s new battery-powered crossover is called the MX 05. That naming convention is uncomfortably close to Mazda’s iconic MX-5 sportscar, but a court will have to decide upon the merits and semantics of such a case – if it is ever filed.

Built on a skateboard-type electric vehicle platform, the MX 05 promises much potency. Its floor section is anchored by a 100 kWh battery pack, which is greater energy density than anything on offer from both Tesla and Porsche’s current electric vehicles.

Although the electric motor system’s power output is not disclosed, Mullen does claim performance and range figures for its MX 05. The compact crossover should be good for 0-100 kph in 3 seconds and deliver a very competitive 480 km worth driving range, on a single charge.

The MX 05’s single available product image shows a vehicle which is quite mature in its design journey, indicating that Mullen is committed that 2022 delivery date. It has also confirmed that a R2bn capital funding source has been secured, toward outfitting an assembly facility for production.

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