Lotus and battery cell manufacturer Britishvolt have signed a memorandum of understanding.
The agreement will see the two companies collaborate to develop new EV battery innovations.
This will be combined with electric motor technology from Lotus to power the brand’s forthcoming electric vehicles, including a new EV sports car.
Sparking innovation
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Britishvolt’s research and development centre is located in the West Midlands. This places it in perfect proximity to the Lotus Advanced Technology Centre in Wellesbourne.
The battery company recently announced a plan to produce low carbon cells on the site of the former Blyth Power Station coal stocking yard in Northumberland.
Key to the project will be battery cells that meet the requirements of the new Lotus sports car.
This means ensuring the battery pack can deliver fast-charging capabilities, offer sufficient energy density and, most importantly, be lightweight.
A pure electric future
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The announcement comes as Lotus releases an initial sketch of its much-anticipated EV sports car. One of four new electric Lotus models, it follows the Evija hypercar, which enters production this year.
Matt Windle, MD of Lotus Cars, 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. And yet another step towards the transformation towards sustainable, renewable electricity stored in batteries.
“Last year we committed Lotus to a pure electric future, and in the first month of this year we announced 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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