Faraday Future (FF) has announced that its flagship electric vehicle, the FF 91, has met the crash test requirements established by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS). The FF 91 underwent rigorous testing, including front, side, and rear crash scenarios, and has successfully cleared these tests, demonstrating its compliance with safety standards.
One of the notable features of the FF 91 is its unique side impact crumple zone, referred to as the “moat body structure” and “moat pack structure.” This design aims to provide optimal protection for both occupants and the high voltage battery in the event of a side collision. The side structure of the vehicle has been carefully engineered to strike a balance between occupant safety and the safeguarding of the high voltage battery, while also considering the overall packaging requirements of the vehicle.
FF continues to make progress across various aspects of its operations, including manufacturing and sales planning. On April 14th, the company announced the completion of the first production build of the FF 91, which took place at the FF ieFactory California in Hanford, California. This significant milestone was followed by the official commencement of FF 91 vehicle production.
In line with FF’s collaborative approach, the company introduced a three-phase delivery plan in April. The initial phase, scheduled to begin at the end of May, involves offering industry expert Futurist Product Officers (FPOs) the opportunity to be the first to reserve and experience the innovative FF 91. These FPOs, selected for their expertise in the industry, will have the chance to take possession of their reserved FF 91 vehicles when the second phase commences.
FF is currently in the process of qualifying industry expert FPOs, who will be invited to purchase the FF 91 on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, they will have the chance to participate in co-creation activities organized by the company. The initial group of industry experts and users will gather on June 6th to engage in co-creation day-themed activities hosted by Faraday Future.
As part of FF’s integrated sales journey, prospective buyers will have the opportunity to explore the FF 91 online, with the potential to visit FF-owned or partnered showrooms in the future. These showrooms will allow users to access FF’s online-to-offline (O2O) platform for purchases, while partners will seamlessly integrate into the direct sales model.
The FF 91 meeting the FMVSS crash test requirements demonstrates FF’s commitment to delivering a safe and technologically advanced electric vehicle. By successfully completing these crucial tests, FF is further establishing itself as a player in the future of mobility, aiming to provide an exceptional driving experience to its customers.
