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Longbow, a new British automaker, has launched the world’s first Featherweight Electric Vehicles (FEVs), the Speedster and Roadster. Founded by ex-Tesla and Lucid executives, the company revives the lightweight British sportscar tradition with hand-built, all-electric models weighing under 1,000kg. Starting at ₤64,995, these cars blend nostalgia, performance, and modern efficiency, with deliveries set for 2026.
Key Highlights
- Innovative FEVs: Speedster (895kg) and Roadster (995kg) debut as the lightest electric sportscars, offering agility and a thrilling drive.
- Powerful Specs: Speedster hits 62mph in 3.5 seconds with a 275-mile range; Roadster follows at 3.6 seconds.
- Limited Editions: Reservations open for exclusive Luminary and Autograph models at longbowmotors.com.
- UK Craftsmanship: Designed and hand-built in Britain, tapping into elite engineering and supply chains.
Longbow’s mission, embodied in its motto “Celeritas Levitas” (the speed of lightness), redefines electric performance. The Speedster, priced at ₤84,995, delivers an open-top thrill with only 150 units planned. The Roadster, at ₤64,995, offers a closed-cockpit option with 150 total units. Both feature a bespoke aluminium chassis for stiffness and minimal weight, paired with compact electric motors and batteries for a standout power-to-weight ratio.
The founding trio—Daniel Davey, Jenny Keisu, and Mark Tapscott—bring decades of expertise from Tesla, Lucid, BYD, and beyond. Their vision: a driver-focused sportscar that’s attainable and exhilarating. Daniel Davey, CEO, states, “There is a need for a more driver-oriented, featherweight, electric sportscar – one that is attainable and accessible, for those who love driving and the places it takes them.”
Handcrafted in the UK, Longbow leverages local engineering prowess and high-performance suppliers, including Formula 1 and Formula E networks. Mark Tapscott adds, “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.”
With reservations now live, Longbow signals a bold return of the iconic British sportscar—electrified for the modern era.
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