Automobili Pininfarina Introduces All-Electric Open top Hyper Barchetta - the B95

Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled the world's first pure-electric, open top hyper Barchetta - the new B95 - at Monterey Car Week. It was conceived, designed and developed in Italy by Automobili Pininfarina's family of in-house experts.

 Accelerating from 0-60mph in less than 2 seconds, B95 has a top speed of more than 300km/h.

It  features a high-capacity 120 kWh lithium-ion battery generating peak power of 1400 kW.

The T-shaped battery pack can be charged using DC fast chargers up to 270kW – for a 20-80% top up in as little as 25 mins.

Handcrafting and deliveries of will begin in 2025, marking the 95^th anniversary of Pininfarina SpA, and just ten examples will be made.

B95 has been presented alongside the Battista Edizione Nino Farina hyper GT, as well as the recently launched PURA Vision design concept.

Paolo Dellachà, Chief Executive Officer, Automobili Pininfarina, says: "This is the most exciting chapter of the Automobili Pininfarina story so far – we're taking another big step forward. The introduction of the B95 is the third of three essential building blocks this summer for our brand. First, we introduced the Battista Edizione Nino Farina, an exclusive celebration of Pininfarina's racing son – also the first Formula 1 World Champion. 

Dave Amantea, Chief Design Officer, Automobili Pininfarina, adds: "Our PURA design philosophy has purity at its heart, a hallmark of the timeless designs of iconic vehicles from Pininfarina's past. The Barchetta silhouette is instantly recognisable, but it was our job to make it beautiful. The mixture of classic proportions and exquisite detailing have allowed us to create something truly special. We're allowing customers to drive a dream with B95 – something that defines the brand moving forward."

Andrea Crespi, Chief Technical Officer, Automobili Pininfarina, comments: "The Automobili Pininfarina B95 could have been created simply as an all-electric hyper Barchetta, however we wanted to make it so much more than that. We've selected the latest technology to make it a vehicle people desire to own, as well as a thrilling place to be. The application of technology to create our adjustable aero screens is inspired by two-wheel motor racing – ensuring this is a pioneering road car. This patented new technology enables the pure thrill of open-top driving, yet in comfort even at the high speed that the B95 is capable to reach."

Automobili Pininfarina now employs 116 people across its engineering headquarters in Cambiano, Italy, and innovation hub in Munich, Germany.

The company is a 100 per cent Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd investment.