Super-fast hypercar breaks record to become world’s fastest EV after reaching breakneck speed

A HYPERCAR has broken the record for becoming the world’s fastest EV after reaching breakneck speeds.

The mental monster of 1985 left Rimac Nevera, who previously held the crown, in the dust.

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In an impressive performance at the Automotive Testing Papenburg (ATP) track in Germany, the Aspark OWL won the title by a huge margin.

The OWL was first introduced in 2017 and put into production in 2020.

Only 50 were made, with the standard version costing £2.4 million.

The Japanese company also produced an ultra-limited edition with a full carbon fiber body for £2.9 million each.

In his successful world record attempt, the sprinter was clocked at an impressive 436 km/h on June 8.

This surpassed the mark set by the Nevera, which reached 410 km/h in November 2022.

However, Rimac still manages to maintain the fact that your car remains at the top of the mountain when it comes to the fastest speed set in reverse.

OWL achieved the feat just weeks after collecting two other records in the UK.

It took the gongs as the fastest EV over an eighth of a mile and a quarter of a mile at Elvington Airfield in Yorkshire.

Aspark CEO Masanori Yoshida said: “We wanted to show that the Owl is not only a beautiful machine, but can also demonstrate incredible acceleration and speed provided by its powerful engines.”

However, despite its impressive feat, the Owl still lags behind in the overall fastest car chart when internal combustion models are taken into consideration.

That title is currently held by the Bugatti Chiron Supersport 300+, which was clocked at 304 mph before being discontinued this year.

That record could also fall, as Danish manufacturer Koenigsegg claims its Jesko Absolut model can break the long-sought 310mph barrier.

It comes after an iconic sports car worth £200,000 was found after being left to rot in a barn for almost 30 years.

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