Caterham will launch an all-electric version of the iconic Seven sports car as it looks to secure its future in a world of electrified vehicles. The EV is expected to share many components with the current Seven but things like the suspension and chassis will be overhauled to account for the extra weight of the battery pack and electric motors. Caterham will look to minimize weight as much as possible and as such, won’t give the car a regenerative braking system.
Speaking with Autocar, Caterham chief
executive Graham Macdonald said a decision has yet to be made on whether the
electric Seven will be larger “and nicer to sit in” than the current car or
stick to the current formula, although the latter is more likely. It should
offer acceleration to match the flagship 620R that can hit 96 km/h in
a mere 2.79 seconds.
Before Caterham brings an electric Seven
into production, though, it will first need to sign a supply deal for the
batteries and electric motors. The electric Seven should be ready by 2026 and
while the brand is investing in electric technologies, it also remains
committed to internal combustion engines.
