Caterham is obviously best known for the Seven. The car that gives you a stripped-back version of a race car that has barely changed its appearance in the last 50 years. However, as we move into an ever-changing automotive industry, Caterham have something new and something that looks and feels very different.
This is Caterham Project V. It’s electric, it’s closed‑roof, and it has more than two seats. Is this the Caterham of the future?
What is Caterham Project V?
Caterham Project V is a fully electric, lightweight sports coupe. It was revealed as a concept back in 2023 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and potential customers can now register their interest in buying one!
Designed from the ground up, it’s certainly not an electric Seven. It’s a whole new car, built around a carbon and aluminium chassis, with a smooth, aerodynamic shape and, far removed from your typical Caterham, it even has doors, windows and a roof.
Three Seats
Inside, there’s a 2+1 layout, two seats up front and a single rear seat behind the driver. It’s obviously not designed to be a family car, but it’s a bit more practical than a Seven.
Power, Weight and Performance
Underneath, there’s a single rear‑mounted motor making about 272 PS (around 268 bhp). Power goes to the rear wheels only, and thanks to the car’s low weight, around 1,190 kg, it should do 0 – 62 mph in under 4.5 seconds and carry on up to a top speed of 143 mph.
It’s powered by a 55 kWh battery, with an expected range of 249 miles. Fast charging from 20% to 80% takes 15 minutes (as long as you’re using a high‑powered charger).
All of that adds up to a car that’s quick, light, and focused on driving.
Just driving
Caterham’s whole point with Project V is that you don’t need 1,000 bhp or endless drive modes to have fun. Instead, it’s gone back to basics, just as it did with the Seven. Keep it light, keep it rear‑wheel drive, and make it fun to be behind the wheel.
It’s not trying to be the fastest electric car out there. It’s trying to be the one you actually want to drive.
When can you get one?
Project V is still in development, but Caterham’s targeting production for 2026 or 2027, and the price is expected to come in at under £80,000.
As I mentioned earlier, you can register your interest for one now, though.
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