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MEET PROJECT V
An Electric Sports Coupé

Tradition is often misunderstood. In reality, it means something very different. It means to honour a great idea whilst continuing its evolution. Project V is a bold new design, Caterham's vision of the near future, seen through the lens of the Seven itself.

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5

0-100kph

230

Max speed

400

Range

47

Battery

TRUE TO THE CATERHAM DNA

An electric Caterham of any shape and size has to stay true to what sets us apart from everyone else: being lightweight, simple and offering an unparalleled driving experience; that’s our DNA.

PROJECT V TIMELINE

September 2022

Anthony Jannarelly, commences project working with Caterham on an all-new design for an electric sports coupe

October 2022

Caterham partners with Italdesign to build Project V show car

June 2023

Project V teaser images revealed online ahead of global debut

July 2023

Project V is unveiled on the Caterham stand at Goodwood Festival of Speed

December 2023

Project V shortlisted for Best Exterior Design Award.

January 2024

Project V makes its international debut at Tokyo Auto Salon.

September 2024

Turin Auto Show welcomes Project V, appearing in the moving motor show.

October 2024

Yamaha joins as a development partner, providing e-axel technology for the prototype which will be built by Tokyo R&D

February 2025

Project V receives prestigious accolade as winner of a German Design Award

September 2025

Project V exhibited at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich

January 2026

Project V makes its US debut at CES in Las Vegas with XING Mobility

January 2026

Latest Project V prototype unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon

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Target Specification

All specifications listed are target values. They are subject to change depending on development progress.

* Based on a battery capacity of 47 kWh

Dimensions

L: 4,350mm, W: 1,850mm, H: 1,230mm,

Wheelbase: 2,630mm
Vehicle Weight

1,430 kg
Powertrain

BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), rear-wheel drive, Yamaha Motor single-motor e-axle
Battery

Xing Mobility immersion-cooled battery / 47 kWh
(Battery cells: Panasonic Energy automotive cylindrical lithium-ion batteries)
Maximum Output

200 kW / 268 bhp / 272 PS
0-62mph / 100kph

< 5.0 seconds
Top Speed

143mph / 230kph
Driving Range (WLTP)

249 miles* / 400km*
Battery charging time

SOC 20–80% charge in 20 minutes (100 kW DC fast charger) *
Suspension

Double wishbone (front and rear)
Tire size

Front: 235 / 35R19

Rear: 285 / 30R20

A timeless silhouette

"A Caterham Seven’s design is simple and minimalist, it’s designed for its intended function, to be lightweight and fun to drive. With Project V, we’re applying this philosophy to the sports coupé architecture to create a seducing and timeless silhouette. Every single feature has to justify itself from a weight perspective to maintain lightness and optimise driver engagement".

- ANTHONY JANNARELLY, CHIEF DESIGNER

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