compromise . the gt is 100 % pure electric with instant response and ultra smooth performance right up to a very high top speed . the feel and soul of the gt are intended to reward the driver with an experience like no other electric car you will fall in love with the lightning gt . once you do as quentin says bursting out cheering is something you ll want to do . the lightning gt is so very british it makes you want to burst out cheering one day this wonderful british electric supercar will be seen glinting in posh garages all the way from marbella to dubai . quenton willson former top gear presenter and renowned automotive journalist by design to design an electric performance car is a wonderful challenge no compromise was our brief from the founders . the brief went on to request a clean sheet be used every core component must be new the lightning is to have it s own dna not someone else s. from the outset we have endeavored to succeed in that mission . starting with the exterior we were uncompromising . strong sweeping curves bold buttresses and an uncluttered clear rear end are the result . inside we seek to provide the information you need and no more life is busy enough already without too much going on . the chassis so unique we ve had to protect it s design . the honeycomb aluminum chassis is built to be ultra stiff and strong . it houses the special lithium titanate batteries which add torsional and beam stiffness as they integrate so effectively with the chassis . weight is kept central and low where it is most wanted by our engineers and you the driver . the technology the lightning is a technological tour de force commencing with the smooth new drivetrain . working with magtec the uk s leading electric motor manufacturer we engineered a twin motor unit with parallel gearboxes and electronic differential . we ve also created a new range protector software which will assist you and your lightning to arrive at your destination without the range anxiety we read so much about . coupled with the lithium titanate batteries which take a very high power re charge the lightning is as future proof as any car on the road today . lev x2 development prototype the lightning development car has had any number of challenges thrown at it and always emerged intact and ready for the next . it s imminent challenge is to ascertain the true top speed we know it s a record breaker in the making . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 led recharging socket flowing shoulder fading feature line led beam 5short visual overhang unique twin motor drivetrain with immense torque driver focused interior the lightning fast facts bodywork chassis batteries brakes wheels power weight performance range your lightning gt we are now accepting requests for information from interested owners wishing to be amongst the first to own a new lightning . we will keep you informed over the coming months of our progress . our business partners are finalizing plans for the gt and future range development which will include an suv and large saloon all due to be in progress by 2020 . contact info lightningcarcompany.co.uk carbon fibre honeycomb aluminum lithium titanate 10 000 cycles 6 pot front 4 pot rear rimstock 4000nm of torque and over 450hp circa 1850kg 0 60mph 4 seconds top speed over 175mph production target over 250 miles the lightning car company limited kemp house 152 160 city rd london ec1v 2dw