“This is the most authentic and exciting automotive story imaginable,” said Michael Perschke, Automobili Pininfarina CEO. “The Battista is the hypercar of the future, inspired by a legendary past. It combines true inspiration and innovation in its technical achievement and emotional appeal. Electrification unlocks the door to a new level of performance and a zero-emissions future, whilst a passion and respect for automotive history will define how this landmark car looks and feels. We aim for the Battista to be a future classic and automotive icon, writing its own page in automotive history books.”

The Battista incorporates Race-to-Road technology transfer through its partnership with Mahindra Racing and expert advice from race car drivers including former Formula One driver Nick Heidfeld. The Battista will combine extreme engineering and technology in a zero emissions hypercar performance package.

The Battista will have a range of 450 kms on one charge. Only 150 of the fully carbon fibre monocoque Battista’s will be hand-built at Pininfarina in Turin, Italy starting in 2020. The car is named after Battista ‘Pinin’ Farina, who founded the Carrozzeria Pininfarina coachbuilding company in 1930.

Automobili Pininfarina have recruited an impressive list of technology specialists. The result is that the Battista will arrive next year having been developed through the expertise and inspiration of a team that have been integral to the launches of cars such as the Bugatti Veyron and Chiron, Ferrari Sergio, Lamborghini Urus, McLaren P1, Mercedes AMG-Project One, Pagani Zonda and Porsche Mission E.

2020 is also the 90th anniversary of the Pininfarina SpA design house. They have followed the the design principle of form and function in harmony. Their designs include classic Pininfarina cars like the Cisitalia 202 in 1947 to the more than 100 Ferraris, the most recent of which was launched this decade.

The Pininfarina Battista’s place in automotive history is defined by its name. Delivering on a long-held family dream that has been carried by founder, Battista, his son Sergio, and his grandson, the current Pininfarina SpA Chairman, Paolo.