Caterham has officially announced an exciting new partnership with Yamaha Motor, the renowned Japanese mobility manufacturer, to develop its all-new electric sports coupe, Project V. This collaboration marks a significant step in Caterham’s journey to bring its highly anticipated electric vehicle to market. Yamaha will supply its latest cutting-edge e-axle for the Project V prototype, promising a combination of performance, precision, and lightweight engineering.
The announcement comes a year after the initial design concept of Project V was unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and later showcased at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Caterham is now transitioning to the next phase of development, targeting commercial production with Yamaha’s electric powertrain technology at its core.
Yamaha’s Electric Powertrain and Motion Control Expertise
Staying true to Caterham’s heritage of lightweight, driver-focused vehicles, Yamaha’s electric powertrain will ensure that Project V retains the brand’s signature simplicity and driving fun. The compact e-axle, designed for maximum efficiency and performance, will form the heart of the vehicle’s propulsion system. In addition to the powertrain, Yamaha will also contribute its expertise in vehicle motion control, ensuring Project V offers an engaging and dynamic driving experience.
Development by TOKYO R&D
The prototype model is being developed by TOKYO R&D, a specialist engineering house known for its expertise in building OEM-commissioned prototypes and production vehicles. With an expected completion date of mid-2025, the Project V prototype will serve as a critical milestone toward production.
As part of VT Holdings, based in Nagoya, Japan, Caterham’s collaboration with Yamaha Motor is set to accelerate the Project V’s timeline and deliver an electric powertrain that meets the high expectations of Caterham enthusiasts worldwide.
The partnership with Yamaha is a pivotal development in Caterham’s journey into the electric vehicle market, promising to redefine what an electric sports coupe can be.
Source: Caterham
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