It appears that most of the major automakers have launched or will soon launch some kind of electric vehicle; EVs have reached the point where they are almost indistinguishable from gasoline-powered vehicles

However, Daymac does not appear to be following that philosophy The company just unveiled a prototype of the Spiritus, which is heterogeneous, to say the least Not only is it a tricycle, but it also promises crypto-mining capabilities

We already heard about the Deimak Spiritus earlier this year, an Ultimate model that went from 0 to 60 mph in just 18 seconds and promised to be able to beat the Tesla Model S Plaid And now the car has been unveiled in the flesh

But the strangest thing is not that this car only has three wheels; three-wheelers are almost extinct outside of reruns of British sitcoms from the 1980s It is that this car has crypto-mining capabilities Yes, really

The Spiritus interface already has crypto-mining hardware and related software installed When the car is parked, Daymak's Nebula suite is used to mine cryptocurrency and the owner earns a small fortune [Daymak president Aldo Baiocchi claimed to envision "a future where highway tolls, parking, and drive-through orders are paid directly on the spot in crypto," later adding, "The idea is to make it easier for people to pay for their cars And whereas most cars depreciate while sitting in a garage, Nebula Miner can make money while Spiritus is parked"

In other words, The Daymak Spiritus is more like a bank on wheels than a car This bank is said to be capable of generating its own currency And since both Spiritus models offer the same crypto-mining capabilities, it doesn't matter which model you buy

It is exactly the kind of gimmick one would expect from someone like Elon Musk But despite Musk's reputation and love of crypto, even he hasn't started letting Tesla's onboard computer mine his coins

The Spiritus prototype is a two-seater, while the less expensive $19,995 deluxe model promises a range of 180 miles on a 36 kWh battery and a top speed of 85 mph The $49,000 "Ultimate" model, on the other hand, promises a range of 300 miles on an 80 kWh battery, a top speed of 130 mph, and a coveted 0-60 time of 18 seconds

Battery size and charging speeds have yet to be confirmed, but the Spiritus Ultimate will be equipped with the Ondata wireless charging system from Daymac So far, wireless charging vehicles have been a bit of a fantasy, but are beginning to hold promise with future EVs like the Genesis GV60

Other features include a smart key system, a companion app, and a scissor door for deluxe models, while the Spiritus Ultimate also promises autonomous driving and a screen "for a co-pilot experience"

The Daymax Spiritus is currently accepting reservations with deliveries expected to begin in 2023 The Spiritus Deluxe requires a $100 deposit, while the Spiritus Ultimate requires a $50,000 deposit