British sports car manufacturer Morgan has revealed 2018 production for its all-electric EV3, alongside a new technical partnership.
The three-wheeled car, first unveiled in 2016, is claimed to have a 120-mile range and will “offer the same exhilarating driving experience” as the petrol version. It’s said the EV3 was inspired by aero-engine race cars and 1950s fantasy automatons.
Morgan has also announced a new partnership with Frazer-Nash Energy Systems, which will see the EV3 feature “all new, more robust architecture” meaning more torque and a stiffer chassis.
Powering the three-wheeler is a 34kW liquid-cooled motor, which drives the singular rear wheel — with full performance figures to be confirmed closer to the car’s Q3 2018 production.
Steve Morris, managing director of Morgan Motor Company, said:
“We are delighted to announce our technical partnership with Frazer-Nash Energy Systems as we enter this exciting phase of EV3 production.
“We have been working closely on optimizing the EV3’s architecture in every way to develop a car which will offer proven reliability range and cooling performance, combined with the pure driving experience that is expected of every hand-crafted Morgan.”
Noamaan Siddiqi, business development director, Frazer-Nash Energy Systems said:
“At Frazer-Nash Energy Systems, we appreciate the heritage and craft that Morgan brings to the world of EV technology and we in turn will bring decades of EV expertise to ensure that EV3 customers will receive a car that is reliable, proven and exhilarating to drive, a thoroughbred Morgan.
“We are very pleased to be able to provide energy management and propulsion systems to the EV3. A lightweight, spirited driving experience beneath a coach-built body is key to the identity of any Morgan. This remains a core focus throughout the development of the EV3.”
