Caterham unveils its Project V

The British brand has unveiled its new electric concept car. The Project V, a lightweight and fast coupe, at the very heart of Caterham. 

The concept car was designed by the brand’s new chief designer, Anthony Jannarelly. This name might ring a bell, because yes, he is connected to the vehicle manufacturer Jannarelly, of which he is the co-founder. 

What are the vehicle’s features? 

The engine is a 200 kW electric motor, equivalent to 272 horsepower. It is positioned at the rear of the car and is supported by a 55 kWh lithium-ion USOC battery. The brand claims that the battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in just 15 minutes with a 150 kWh fast charger, providing a total range of nearly 400 km. 

It will be capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.5 seconds, with a top speed of 230 km/h. 

Dimensions of Project V

The vehicle is neither the largest nor the smallest. It measures 4,255 millimeters in length, or 4.25 meters. Its width is 1.89 meters, with a height of 1.26 meters. The car is available in a 2+1 configuration, meaning there is one seat at the back, but a second version is in development, which could feature a 2+2 layout, with two seats at the rear. The Project V is a small vehicle, but it will also be very lightweight. It is estimated to weigh less than 1.2 tons (in the 2+1 configuration). 

When will it be available, and at what price? 

The CEO of the British firm, Bob Laishley, hopes for the vehicle to be launched between late 2025 and early 2026. He also aims to sell the electric car at a price below £80,000, or approximately €94,000. 

The Project V will be showcased to the public for the first time tomorrow at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. 

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