High performance Morgan electric sportscar

The Morgan +E program will build two concept cars developed on the Aero Supersports aluminium chassis with the 4.8-litre BMW V8 replaced by a new derivative of Zytek's high power density electric powertrain driving through a conventional manual gearbox.

Zytek has previously converted a Lotus Elise to electric drive (1997) and in motorsport, Zytek was the first company to race a hybrid at Le Mans.

The prototype Morgan will use a new derivative of Zytek's proven 70kW/300Nm electric powertrain, which is already supplied to US vehicle manufacturers. The compact, lightweight unit will be installed in the transmission tunnel and will require just three additional connections (cooling water, high voltage electrics and low voltage electrics).

Power will come from a Li-Ion battery pack integrated into the vehicle's aluminium structure, offering a lightweight and powerful solution with safety systems already proven in production applications. The powertrain and batteries will be mounted in a bonded and riveted aluminium chassis constructed by precision metal former Radshape, based on an evolution of the design already manufactured by the company for Morgan's Supersports range.