Combining classic British sports car design with racing car technology the Lightning is hand-crafted in the UK.  Built as a drivers car, it is powered by four electric motors.

700+ bhp is available immediately from zero rpm and the instant acceleration means 0-60 takes under 4 seconds.  The lighting can be charged from a conventional mains power supply.  A 10 minute 'fast' charge delivers 300km of motoring with the help of regenerative braking.

As with all electric vehicles, the Lightning will be road tax and congestion charge exempt.  Powering the car on a domestic power supply will cost approximately 2.2p per mile, a tenth of the price of a petrol car.  Lighting claim a £20,000 plus saving on annual running costs vs. an equivalent petrol sports car.

Motors in each wheel, provide phenomenal torque and power capability which is integrated in each wheel assemble.  There is no gearbox, differential, axel, drive shaft or prop shaft to contend with.  All the power is generated at the wheels, the point at which it is required which eliminates mechanical complexity and power losses experienced with standard sports cars.  The lightweight and powerful motors also allow for regenerative braking on all four wheels.

The car is built from a carbon fibre/aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque chassis making it light and safe with a carbon fibre body.

Lightning development, testing and manufacture will take place over the next 18 months.  Reservations for 2010 cars are now being taken.   Expect prices to be in excess of £150,000.