{"id":638,"date":"2025-10-10T16:50:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/?p=638"},"modified":"2025-10-10T16:50:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:50:48","slug":"project-v-shocks-caterham-sportscar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/project-v-shocks-caterham-sportscar\/638\/","title":{"rendered":"Project V shocks enthusiasts \u2014 Caterham teases late-2025 electric sportscar debut in Britain"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Tesla Roadster may face stiff competition in the market, with the Project V model from Caterham<\/strong> set to hit British roads in 2025. Although the Cybertruck is not permitted in most European countries, the long-awaited supercar from Elon Musk is one of the most eagerly anticipated electric vehicles in history, and it will see a big competitor once it is fully ready for official launch. Given that most electric vehicles can outperform sports cars in a drag race and deliver superior performance overall, why not focus on creating an actual supercar powered by electric engines?<\/p>\n

Project V from Caterham is coming: It could outperform your favorite car<\/h2>\n

Electric engines are the future of the automotive industry. With most brands opting for creating three versions of their cars – one with an internal combustion engine, a hybrid, and a full electric powertrain – it appears that supercars are also heading in this direction. Now, the Project V could be the leading name in the market when it comes to performance from an EV, while delivering comfort, no noise from the engines, and a top-tier driving experience.<\/p>\n

Companies must take every opportunity they get to launch this vehicle, as Lamborghini, Ferrari and other famous brands are developing their own electric sports cars. It is still early for the Project V to be available worldwide. On the other hand, Britain will be the first to experience the car’s capabilities in late 2025 and early 2026. Although it is still in the final stages of adjustments and testing, the vehicle’s design resembles an Aston Martin<\/strong>, the pinnacle of British automotive engineering.<\/p>\n

Launch date revealed: 2026 is coming in three months<\/h2>\n

Caterham\u2019s long-awaited electric sports car, the Project V, is getting closer to hitting the road. The model made an appearance at the Tokyo Auto Salon, showcasing what could be the near-final version before production begins later this year. Taiwan\u2019s Xing Mobility has partnered with Yamaha and Tokyo R&D to help push the project forward. Now under the ownership of Japan\u2019s VT Holdings, the company aims to create a pure battery-powered coupe ready to rival Porsche\u2019s upcoming electric 718 Cayman – and it will do so with Yamaha\u2019s powertrain at its core.<\/p>\n

This new model has little in common with the classic Seven that kept the British brand alive for decades, apart from a few small design nods and Caterham\u2019s usual recipe: light, simple, and fun to drive – similar to the Lotus EV coming to the market soon.<\/a> Designer Anthony Jannarelly led the project, while ItalDesign took care of building the show car seen in the photos. A final production site has not yet been selected, but several options are being considered.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Car setup for ultimate performance: 0-100 in record time<\/h2>\n

Project V will come as a rear-wheel drive setup powered by two battery packs – one near the rear axle and another under the front floor. These packs come from Xing Mobility and utilize a liquid-cooling system to handle heat and power efficiently. The first concept shown in 2023 featured a 200kW motor on the rear axle with a 55kWh battery. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 143 mph, with a targeted range of around 249 miles. Recharging from 20% to 80% takes just 15 minutes on a 150kW charger.<\/p>\n

What to expect from the company in 2026<\/h3>\n

Caterham Cars plans to have the Project V in production by 2026, a remarkably short timeline from concept to road-ready model. According to CEO Bob Laishley, the company\u2019s small size and agility make this ambitious schedule achievable<\/strong>. Unlike larger automakers, Caterham can make decisions quickly and put them into action without lengthy internal discussions – and they will have to be quick because the Tesla Roadster is on its way.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Tesla Roadster may face stiff competition in the market, with the Project V model from Caterham set to hit British roads in 2025. Although the Cybertruck is not permitted in most European countries, the long-awaited supercar from Elon Musk is one of the most eagerly anticipated electric vehicles in history, and it will see … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":639,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-638","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mobility"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/638","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=638"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/638\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":640,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/638\/revisions\/640"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/639"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=638"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=638"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=638"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}