Caterham unveils Project V EV coupé concept car

Caterham has revealed Project V, a lightweight electric coupé concept vehicle that has the potential to arrive in late 2025 or early 2026.

Its powertrain uses a 200kW rear-mounted electric motor with a 55kWh battery pack providing 400km range (WLTP) and the EV is expected to sprint from zero to 100km/h in under 4.5 seconds.

Project V, created by chief designer Anthony Jannarelly, is unveiled to the public on July 13 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom, the event running until July 16.

Caterham says the USOC lithium-ion battery pack has advanced thermal management and can recharge from 20%-80% in 15 minutes using a 150kW DC rapid charger.

Project V will reach an estimated 230km/h top speed, the company adds, explaining the EV is lightweight and simple with a targeted 1190kg kerb weight and a carbon fibre and aluminium composite chassis.

“Project V is not just a concept or design study, we’ve conducted engineering and production feasibility throughout the development process,” says Caterham Cars chief executive and chief operating officer of the newly established Caterham Evo Bob Laishley.

He says Project V fulfils the company’s ambition to sustainably grow and explore electrification and he expects the EV could be brought to market towards the end of 2025 or early 2026 with a target price starting from less than NZ$165,000 (80,000 pounds).

The Project V show car uses a 2+1 seating layout – 2+2 as optional – offering greater flexibility in how a prospective owner may use the car.

The interior’s centre is a simple, driver-focussed infotainment system featuring smartphone mirroring, and a digital instrument cluster to display key information.

Drivers can choose between Normal, Sport and Sprint driving modes that intelligently adjust the acceleration and steering for different environments.

The concept features double wishbone front and rear suspension with fully adjustable geometry, electrically assisted power steering, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres (19-inch front and 20-inch rear), and brake discs all-round with high-performance calipers.

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