Gold FFM Escape Posted May 31, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 This popped up in my newsfeed this morning. I don't think it was mentioned here already, but definitely seems relevant. Both because it could be an electric 7 and certainly because it will (should) be a lightweight electric sports car. Moderators, if it has been posted, feel free to remove this topic. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/electric-seven-due-2023-first-caterham-ev Personally, I'm far from thrilled. I can understand the need, if ICE will be banned it will be the only way for a car manufacturer to survive. Unless there will be execptions for kitcars or low volume types. But with a Caterham being first and foremost about the driving experience, I don't see how the sound and feel of an battery powered RC car can ever take the place of the smell and heat burning petrol and the hands-on control of a pure driving machine. Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinney Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 I know Westfield were doing an electric version of their 7esque cars several years ago but don’t know how well they worked. I don’t ever see nor hear of them now. I’m glad I scratched the Caterham itch some years ago whilst they had proper engines. It’s difficult to imagine quite how they can keep it light whilst having to accommodate a load of batteries. It’s not as if they can save much weight from the existing tubular chassis and aluminium panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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