Lotus has announced it will be using a new battery cell package supplied by Britishvolt to power its next generation of sports cars.
The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding “to collaborate on advanced EV technology”.
As a first step in the partnership, a new sports car powered by Britishvolt cells will be built, with first clues revealed in a design sketch.
Lotus has cited three key areas of focus for the partnership. These are fast charging, optimising energy density, and weight reduction.
Both Lotus and Britishvolt’s R&D centres are situated in the West Midlands, which will help speed up the development work. In 2020, the Lotus Advanced Technology Centre opened in Wellesbourne as the global HQ of Lotus Engineering, the consultancy division of the business.
Matt Windle, Lotus Cars managing director, said: “Lotus is delighted to be collaborating with Britishvolt to develop new battery cell technology to showcase the thrilling performance that a Lotus EV sports car can deliver.”
“These are the first exciting steps on the journey towards an all-new electric sports car from Lotus. Last year we committed Lotus to a pure electric future, and in the first month of this year we announce another significant step on that journey. In the coming months we will be unveiling the Type 132, an all-new and all-electric Lotus SUV and we’ve confirmed three more EVs are on the way.”
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