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Longbow Debuts Featherweight Speedster EV Prototype, Opens Orders for 2026 Deliveries

The ex-Tesla-led startup touts an aluminum chassis plus module-to-chassis battery integration, with detailed powertrain figures still undisclosed.

Overview

  • The company unveiled an 'Aesthetic Dynamic Demonstrator' of the Speedster in London just six months after announcing the project.
  • Longbow targets 895 kg curb weight, about 275 miles of WLTP range, and a 0–62 mph time of roughly 3.5 seconds.
  • Order books are open with pricing set at £84,995 for the Speedster and £64,995 for the forthcoming roofed Roadster.
  • Longbow says the first year's Speedster allocation is already spoken for, with first customer deliveries planned for 2026 and no confirmed production volume.
  • Advisory board recruits include former McLaren chief Mike Flewitt, ex-Lotus Europe boss Dan Balmer, and Michael van der Sande, as the UK-built program emphasizes extreme lightness over raw power.