Ex-Tesla, Polestar execs unveil new ultralight electric sports cars
Get the Full StoryWith their heavy battery packs, EVs are hardly known for being lightweight. That is, perhaps, until now. British startup Longbow founded by former Tesla, Lucid, and Polestar execs emerged from stealth today with plans for two new ultralight EVs. The company bills the cars as spiritual successors to the iconic Lotus Elise and Jaguar E-Type. The first of the pair is Speedster, a nimble, open-top sports car weighing just 895kg that could accelerate from 0 to 100km h in just 3.5 seconds. Speedster will have an estimated range of 275 miles and a starting price of 84,995. The first customer This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: TeslaShare: