Caterham’s “Project V” Electric Concept Car Does 0-60 in Under 4.5s

The British sports car manufacturer designed the Project V as EV from scratch, under the supervision of a new chief architect, Anthony Jannarelly, whose vision was brought to life by none other than Italdesign, the world-renowned Italian engineering company.

In terms of its appearance, the Project V has a modern minimalistic design, to match the 2+1 configuration inside. Thanks to the carbon fiber and aluminum alloy chassis, this concept car weighs just 1,190 kg (2,600 lbs), meaning it doesn’t need a lot of power to accelerate.

Speaking of power, the battery electric car uses 200 kW (272 ps / 268 hp) electric motor mounted on the rear axle. This engine is connected to the 55-kWh lithium-ion battery pack with advanced fuel management, capable of recharging from 20% to 80% in just 15 minutes via a 150 kW DC fast charger.

In terms of performance, it is said to accelerate from zero to 62 mph (100 kph) in less than 4.5 seconds, before sprinting to a top speed of 143 mph (230 kph). About array (WLTP), will do 249 miles (400 km) on a single charge, which is actually quite impressive for a sports car.

“Project V is not just a concept or design study, we have done engineering and production possibilities in the development process,” said Caterham CEO, Bob Laishley. “An electric Caterham of any shape and size must stay true to what sets us apart from everyone else: being light, simple and offering an unparalleled driving experience; that’s our DNA.”