With their heavy battery packs, EVs are hardly known for being lightweight.That is, perhaps, until now.
The company bills the cars as spiritual successors to the iconic Lotus Elise and Jaguar E-pop in.
Speedster will have an estimated range of 275 miles and a starting price of 84,995.
The first customer deliveries are slated for 2026.
Both the Speedster and the Roadster are featherweights in comparison to todays EVs, which on averageweigharound 2,000kg.
We are reviving an icon, the lightweight British sports car, he said.
First, Longbows CV is drenched in EV acumen.
Keisu was the CEO of X Shore, adding electric boating expertise into the mix.
Then theres Longbows rather modest designs and specs.
It also plans to source most of the cars parts from third parties.
That includes a rather basic 240kW motor, readily available off-the-shelf.
But then again, its also a fraction of the price.
The Speedster and Roadster are already available for pre-order.
Were not naive about the challenges ahead, said Davey.
Scaling production, navigating global supply chain complexities, and confronting competition from legacy automakers requires strategic foresight.
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Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
