Mullen Five Electric Crossover Promises 325 Mile Range And 1.9 Second 0-60 MPH Time

Mullen has used the Los Angeles Auto Show to introduce their all-new Five.

Billed as a premium compact electric sport utility vehicle, the Five features a sleek but slightly generic design. The company didn’t go into many specifics, but the crossover coupe has slender headlights, flush-mounted door handles and up to 23-inch wheels.

The generic styling continues in the cabin as the model has a small digital instrument cluster and a freestanding infotainment system. We can also see flowing wood trim and barely any switchgear. Three different trims will be available, with the mid-level Touring featuring two individual rear seats that recline and are separated by a full-length center console.

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Speaking of equipment, the crossover features active noise cancelation and facial recognition technology. The latter promises to recognize you as you approach the vehicle, so it can automatically open the door for you while also adjusting vehicle settings to your liking. The company also revealed the Five will crib from the Tesla playbook with their own take on Sentry and Dog modes.

Mullen didn’t go into many details, but the base model will apparently have a 95 kWh battery pack and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system that allows for a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time of 3.2 seconds. The crossover is slated to have a range of 325 miles (523 km) and the company said we can expect a fast charging capability that will deliver an 80% charge in 21 minutes.

Drivers looking for more power can get the performance-oriented RS variant. Bound to annoy Audi, the model is slated to feature carbon components and carbon ceramic brakes. Mullen also claimed the Five RS will be able to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 1.9 seconds, before hitting a top speed in excess of 200 mph (322 km/h).

Pricing starts at $55,000 and climbs to $75,000 for the Touring, before factoring in incentives. The company is currently accepting reservations for a $100 refundable deposit, but it will be years before the crossover arrives as Mullen said “production validation is currently scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2023” and deliveries aren’t slated to occur until the second quarter of 2024. Of course, that will only happen if things go according to plan and Mullen didn’t inspire a lot of confidence with today’s amateurish unveiling.

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