DeLorean returns with electric Alpha5 car and reservation queue requires cryptocurrency payment (Instagram @deloreanmotorcompany)
DeLorean Motor Company is returning to the market with the Alpha5 EV, an electric reinterpretation of the famous DMC-12, immortalized in the “Back to the Future” films.
The new model retains the iconic style of the original, has a range of about 480 km, and accelerates from 0 to 96 km/h in under three seconds.
Developed by Italdesign, responsible for many classic cars, the vehicle was first revealed in 2022 but is still in the production phase, with expectations to hit the roads in North America and Europe in the coming years.
To secure a spot in the reservation queue, interested buyers must pay the equivalent of $2,500 in cryptocurrency, a non-refundable amount. They must create a digital wallet and register on the brand’s official marketplace to make a reservation. Nearly six hundred people are already on the list, and the final price of the car has not yet been announced, though rumors suggest it could exceed $100,000.
The original DeLorean, which had a short life in the 1980s before the company went bankrupt, became a cultural icon thanks to the movie franchise and its futuristic design. After years of operating solely with replacement parts, the automaker is now attempting to revive its legacy with a modern electric model aimed at nostalgic and exclusive sports car enthusiasts.
Source: Gizmodo | Photo: Instagram @deloreanmotorcompany | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
