Lotus to make ‘first electric British hypercar’ ever

Posted on 18 Apr 2019 by Maddy White

Lotus has confirmed its plans to make its first all-new production car since 2008, the Type 130, which it is hailing the ‘world's first electric British hypercar’. What does this mean for Britain, electrification and the automotive industry?

Lotus will unveil its electric hypercar later this year in London – image courtesy of Lotus. The model was announced at this year’s Shanghai International Auto Show. The Type 130 is billed as being the first electric British hypercar, and will be revealed in full later this year in London. Little…

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