Who needs "New EV Technology'!?
Lead acid batteries are over 100 years old, and contactor controllers are as simple as can be.
My electric car project has cost about $1300, including buying the car in the first place.
My Citicar (currently under restoration) was purchased for $800, including a 72V 450 amp PWM controller and battery charger.
If you want fast, check out:
World’s Top 10 Fastest Electric Cars : Gas 2.0
Or do a web search for Killacycle or White Zombie.
Lots of people just have odd expections on what a car has to be, mostly because of our culture, and it's powerful advertising media.
Hop in an electric vehicle. You will be glad you did!