Electric Opulence - In the world of luxury cars, there’s always room for something bold—something so daringly different that it makes you pause, squint, and ask, "Is this for real?" That’s exactly the kind of attention Dacora Motors seems to be chasing with its jaw-dropping debut: an ultra-luxury electric vehicle that looks like a love letter to 1930s elegance with a twist of sci-fi drama.
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Dacora’s bold ultra-luxury EV, crafted with Pininfarina, merges Streamline Moderne curves with electric power—like a gala-ready Beetle from another universe. (Picture from: Carscoops) |
Enter Dacora’s first-ever vehicle, a curiously retro-futuristic EV that’s as much a piece of moving art as it is a car. Designed in collaboration with the famed Italian studio Pininfarina, the vehicle is Dacora’s statement of intent—and it’s loud. Imagine the flowing lines of Streamline Moderne architecture meeting a high-performance electric powertrain, wrapped in a body that feels like an alternate-universe Volkswagen Beetle dressed for a gala. It’s not subtle, and that’s clearly the point.
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Dacora’s bold ultra-luxury EV showcases old-school glamour with circular headlights flanking a handcrafted wood hood, while bulging fenders and minimalist wheels blend vintage charm with futuristic restraint. (Picture from: TopSpeed) |
Despite Dacora's questionable claim of creating the first American-made ultra-luxury vehicle in nearly a century—something Cadillac Celestiq would quickly challenge—their debut effort is not just about headline-grabbing. Underneath that curvaceous wooden hood sits an electric drivetrain that reportedly pushes over 800 horsepower, launching the nearly 6,500-pound vehicle from zero to sixty in under four seconds. That’s no small feat. Dacora also estimates a range of around 400 miles on a single charge, which puts it on par with top-tier EV offerings.
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Dacora’s bold ultra-luxury EV, their first-ever vehicle, is a retro-futuristic creation that feels as much like moving art as it does a car. (Picture from: TopSpeed) |
Visually, the car is a parade of old-school glamour. Circular headlights flank a handcrafted wood hood. Bulging fenders and minimalistic wheels balance a vintage aesthetic with futuristic restraint. The rear end sweeps down in a dramatic slope, ending in afterburner-style taillights that wouldn’t look out of place on a spaceship. Covered rear wheels and an SUV-like 7.5-inch ride height add just enough quirk to keep you guessing whether it’s more luxury sedan or elevated cruiser.
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Dacora’s bold ultra-luxury EV offers a thoughtfully curated interior where woven wool, sustainable bioleathers, and warm woods replace cold plastics and screens, doubling as elegant surfaces for digital displays that disappear when not in use. (Picture from: Carscoops) |
Step inside, and you’ll find an interior that feels like it was curated rather than assembled. Gone are the cold plastics and screen overloads of modern cars. In their place: woven wool, sustainable bioleathers, and warm woods that not only look elegant but serve as canvases for projected digital displays that vanish when not in use. The entire cabin is modular, designed to be reimagined with the seasons. Think linen interiors in the summer, wool in the winter—like fashion, but for your car.
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Dacora’s bold ultra-luxury EV features a fully modular cabin designed to change with the seasons, like fashion—linen for summer, wool for winter. (Picture from: Carscoops) |
Dacora isn’t stopping at simple personalization either. Seating configurations range from a minimalist three-seat executive lounge to a more expansive seven-passenger layout. Console options include luxuries you didn’t know you needed: from humidors and espresso machines to a literal bonsai garden under a glass dome. There’s even talk of a biometric safe and a mini fridge, all seamlessly integrated to make the car feel more like a rolling penthouse suite.
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Dacora’s bold ultra-luxury EV features a dramatically sloping rear end that culminates in afterburner-style taillights fit for a spaceship. (Picture from: Carscoops) |
If full electrification isn’t your style, Dacora plans to offer a hybrid option as well, though they’re keeping those details tightly under wraps for now. What’s clear is that flexibility is part of the brand’s DNA—whether that’s in design, performance, or powertrain options.
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Dacora’s bold ultra-luxury EV features a dramatically sloping rear end that culminates in afterburner-style taillights fit for a spaceship. (Picture from: Carscoops) |
Each of these vehicles will be hand-built at Dacora’s 100-acre Hudson Valley Garage campus in New York, adding yet another layer of exclusivity. With a starting price of $500,000 and a required $50,000 refundable deposit, it’s targeting a niche market—one apparently eager to buy in, as Dacora claims reservations have already exceeded their initial production targets. Still, they’ve been suspiciously quiet about just how many cars that first run includes. | v8wZCkM14Ok |

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