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[NEW2elec]

Wavelet, I guess I was thinking of the ID4 release.
And yes I did a little small time VC myself and it is a very rosy picture that gets painted.  But would you want someone to say "meh it's ok I guess"?  No money for that guy.

On Lucid:
There are several EV news type videos about the Dream Air and all quote a 113 kWh battery pack for the 517 mile range.
If that isn't good enough I guess they can be contacted but I'll go with their press release until shown otherwise.
They credit this 150ish mile increase over the old S P100D due to "hyper efficient" compact motor, large focus on aerodynamics, batteries of course, and their 900 volt operating system.
They also say it will charge 300 miles of range in 20 mins on a 350kW Electrify America DC fast charger.

I used them as an example of how a company can leap frog the competition (if just briefly) in this new EV world.

It is this type of big jump in specs that makes me feel Damon very well can achieve most if not all of their goals.
It's an exciting and interesting product that people do "want" now it's a matter of getting it out.

[Richard230]

My thought is that there is a big difference between designing a motorcycle concept and actually mass producing, marketing, selling and providing after-sales service and parts. (Just ask Lightning and many others.) That requires big bucks and a lot of very good business sense - along with some understanding investors with deep pockets. 

[Crissa]

Yeah, those Saudi Fund guys who were courting Tesla went into Lucid big.

-Crissa

[NEW2elec]

Well the test ride application option is up and running.

Go to Damon.com
Setup an account.  (Free)
Fill out a few opinion questions to help them make the best bikes for the future.
When they are in your area you'll get an Email invite.

I'm signed up.   
If more people in the GA or the Southeast sign up too we'll get a visit sooner rather than later.
(Don't tell the CA guys that)

[irdezcam]

Well the test ride application option is up and running.

Go to Damon.com
Setup an account.  (Free)
Fill out a few opinion questions to help them make the best bikes for the future.
When they are in your area you'll get an Email invite.

I'm signed up.   
If more people in the GA or the Southeast sign up too we'll get a visit sooner rather than later.
(Don't tell the CA guys that)

Yes! They're now officially announcing their test rides in social media as well.

I already signed up a few weeks back, due to the fact that I was granted early access 

I, same as you, also hope more people sign up and they decide to come to Europe for some of those test rides.

 

[NEW2elec]

Nacho I'm guessing your early access was due to you putting down a deposit?

Well I have been thinking and since life is short and I'm not getting any younger, I've put down a deposit myself.
Putting my money where my mouth is so to speak (or type).
I can't tell anyone else that they should do the same at this point but if/when I take a test ride I will be all in or let everyone know if I get out.


At this point I want to ask the admins to setup a Damon section for new threads and updates.
Thank you.

[irdezcam]

Nacho I'm guessing your early access was due to you putting down a deposit?

Well I have been thinking and since life is short and I'm not getting any younger, I've put down a deposit myself.
Putting my money where my mouth is so to speak (or type).
I can't tell anyone else that they should do the same at this point but if/when I take a test ride I will be all in or let everyone know if I get out.


At this point I want to ask the admins to setup a Damon section for new threads and updates.
Thank you.

Exactly right. A Founder’s Edition, to be precise 

Not sure what will happen in a year’s time. Maybe Damon is finally not able to deliver. Maybe they go bankrupt. Maybe the specs they are publishing about their hypersports are far too optimistic. And maybe I can’t afford to buy it, once the bike is released. 

Or maybe, just maybe, the final Hypersport specs are even better than everything Damon has announced so far.

At this point in time, I’ve decided to remain optimistic, and have also put my money where my mouth is. In fact, I put my money many months ago 

Cheers!

[NEW2elec]

WHAT!!?
You got a Founders edition?
Sweet   

Were you at CES?

Is it the Grey Black bike with the Yellow striping, or the White one with the Red stripe?  (only two with an "N" for the first name)

As for the total specs and the company I feel good enough to support them for at the very least giving it a 100% best effort.
To me it will come down to being able to bring in enough money in a crazy covid world.

[irdezcam]

WHAT!!?
You got a Founders edition?
Sweet   

Were you at CES?

Is it the Grey Black bike with the Yellow striping, or the White one with the Red stripe?  (only two with an "N" for the first name)

As for the total specs and the company I feel good enough to support them for at the very least giving it a 100% best effort.
To me it will come down to being able to bring in enough money in a crazy covid world.

At CES? No, I wish I were, but it was not in the cards for me  . I just booked mine online, and just in time, because they were all reserved in just four days 

And no, it’s neither the Grey nor the White one. “Nacho” is used as kind of a nickname in my country. I will leave it just like that at this moment in time 

As for raising enough money, thankfully, they seem to be doing just fine. I hope they keep going at the same rate in the future and deliver on their promises. 

[NEW2elec]

And no, it’s neither the Grey nor the White one. “Nacho” is used as kind of a nickname in my country. I will leave it just like that at this moment in time 


Ok ok I thought it was good detective work on my part though.