Bengaluru startup Zuperspeed enlists Koenigsegg legend to craft India’s EV supercar

Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup Zuperspeed Automotive has taken a significant leap toward redefining India’s automotive landscape by appointing Joachim Nordwall , former Design Director at Koenigsegg Automotive , as its Strategic Design Advisor .

Nordwall, internationally acclaimed for shaping some of the world’s most radical hypercars including the Koenigsegg Jesko and Regera, brings nearly two decades of experience in pushing the boundaries of automotive design. His work has been credited with blending innovation, performance, and aesthetics to create hypercars that are both visually striking and technologically advanced.

The move marks a landmark moment for India’s automotive industry , signaling a shift from merely importing design inspiration to building world-class sports cars on home soil . For EV enthusiasts and sports car fans, this represents a new chapter where cutting-edge design and performance are being cultivated within India.

At Zuperspeed, Joachim Nordwall will provide strategic design direction, helping the startup align its creations with global design standards while establishing a d istinctive, performance-driven design language. His insights are expected to shape the country’s first electric sports car, a project that aims to combine high-performance engineering with sleek, international-grade aesthetics .

“Our vision is to build performance cars from India that stand credibly alongside global benchmarks,” said Ijaz Anvar, CEO of Zuperspeed Automotive . “Having Joachim’s perspective adds immense strength to our vision. His experience with some of the world’s most ambitious hypercars brings valuable insights as we shape India’s first electric sports car.”

With this collaboration, Zuperspeed is positioning itself at the forefront of India’s emerging EV sports car segment, promising a future where homegrown electric supercars could compete with the best in the world.