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Longbow, the first-ever British electric sportscar manufacturer, is creating a new category that re-energizes an iconic automotive archetype with the official unveiling of the world\u2019s first Featherweight Electric Vehicle (FEV). Through its first two models, Speedster and Roadster, Longbow offers a unique take on the rich British tradition of lightweight sportscars, focusing on real-road performance with an unparalleled driving experience.<\/p>\n

Longbow\u2019s motto \u2018Celeritas Levitas\u2019 or \u2018the speed of lightness,\u2019 is a rallying cry for enthusiasts. Its Speedster and Roadster are the spiritual successors of British icons like the Lotus Elise and Jaguar E-Type with a focus on beauty, lightweight construction, impeccable engineering, and meticulous hand finishing. Sharing a new bespoke platform and all-electric drivetrain, both cars will be sub-995kg, establishing an all-new vehicle category, the Featherweight Electric Vehicle (FEV).<\/p>\n

Founders<\/h2>\n

Longbow\u2019s trio of founders are veterans of some of the most exciting projects from across the automotive, technology, and finance sectors. Daniel and Mark have been at the forefront of the electric vehicle industry since its inception with the original Tesla Roadster \u2013 a vehicle that shifted the entire automotive industry. They have also held senior positions with Lucid Motors and BYD, helping to guide challenger brands to maturity and commercial success. Jenny rounds out the trio with vast commercial and investment experience. Through her previous role as CEO of X Shore, she is a pioneer in the electric marine industry and leverages a career that spans successful startup and scaleup leadership, private equity, business law, and strategic investment.<\/p>\n

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Speedster & Roadster<\/h2>\n

Development of the Longbow Speedster and Roadster has pursued a singular philosophy: simplify, focus on beauty and engagement, then relentlessly add lightness, until all that remains is sheer automotive intoxication. Antithetical to conventional notions of what a battery electric vehicle (BEV) can be, Speedster and Roadster are striking, light, nimble, balanced, and engineered for an unparalleled driving experience.<\/p>\n

Their exterior design reflects a blend of nostalgia and timeless allure, while the interior celebrates handcrafted elements. It represents driving \u2018like it used to feel\u2019 with craftsmanship that does not distract or detract from the immediate experience. Inspired by a rich automotive history, the Speedster and Roadster feature a tactile cockpit that defies time to become timeless.<\/p>\n

Both use a bespoke Longbow aluminum chassis that is engineered for minimal weight and maximum stiffness. It is purposeful in proportion, shaped for speed and honed for feedback to deliver a driving experience that feels alive in your hands. A lightweight vehicle also means lighter and more compact motors and batteries, enabling the world\u2019s first \u2018proper\u2019 all-electric sportscar for the modern enthusiast. With an exciting power-to-weight ratio and seamlessly fusing featherweight architecture with a modern electric heart, Speedster and Roadster are agile by nature.<\/p>\n

Speedster offers an open-topped experience like no other, weighing just 895kg and sprinting to 62mph in 3.5 seconds. It has a range of 275 miles (WLTP) and a starting price of \u20a484,995 (incl VAT). Reservations for the Speedster are available now, with only 150 hand-built examples to be produced. Customers can also reserve the Luminary 1st Edition and Autograph Edition models, limited to 10 and 25 examples respectively.<\/p>\n

The closed-cockpit Roadster will succeed the Speedster. At just 995kg, it will reach 62mph in 3.6 seconds. The starting price for the Roadster is \u20a464,995 (incl VAT), and reservations are available now, with the option of securing one of 50 Luminary 1st Edition models or 100 Autograph Edition examples.<\/p>\n

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Handcrafted in Britain<\/h2>\n

All Longbow models are designed and engineered and will be hand-built in the UK. As such, Longbow will have access to world-class engineering capabilities for powertrain development, system integration, NVH, and chassis dynamics. It will also have some of the world\u2019s best high-performance component suppliers on its doorstep, with many Formula 1 and Formula E teams nearby and performance car companies.<\/p>\n

Benefitting from the competitive global supply chain for industry-proven electric vehicle components, Longbow will feature a state-of-the-art powertrain package that optimizes weight, performance, efficiency, and range.<\/p>\n

Daniel Davey, Co-Founder and CEO at Longbow, concludes: \u201cAmidst the e-mobility revolution, we have lost something important. Many modern \u2018sportscars\u2019 tip the scales at 1,500kg, and BEVs can reach almost double that. There is a need for a more driver-oriented, featherweight, electric sportscar \u2013 one that is attainable and accessible for those who love driving and the places it takes them. That is why we have created Longbow. Our first two cars, Speedster and Roadster, embody everything a modern driver\u2019s car should be: agile, balanced, electric, and exhilarating. We are reviving an icon, the lightweight British sportscar.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Longbow: Years in the making<\/h2>\n

Longbow is the realization of years of planning and preparation for its founders, Daniel Davey, Jenny Keisu, and Mark Tapscott. Since first embarking on this journey, the trio have expanded the team and made significant progress. The company benefits from the lightweight and high-performance expertise of its engineering team, calling upon decades of experience in road and motorsport, including Formula E, Lotus, Aston Martin, Ariel, and Tesla, to name but a few.<\/p>\n

Mark Tapscott, Co-Founder, explains: \u201cThere are only a few places in the world where you can hand build a sportscar. Here in the UK, British engineering and automotive craftsmanship have a long history of developing lightweight sportscars with great commercial and competitive success. Longbow is the next chapter in that story, harnessing those same ideas to create the greatest driver\u2019s cars of the modern era.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reservations are open now for the limited edition vehicles;\u00a0 HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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