Prototype of the first British-built electric sports car is unveiled and looks absolutely stunning
Published on Oct 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Nov 07, 2025 at 3:20 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
A prototype of the first British-built electric sports car has been revealed, and it’s a show-stopper in so many ways.
A UK-based startup has unveiled its new windscreen-free sports EV with the most modern and dramatic styling, as well as some bold promises.
It weighs less than 2,000 lbs, aims for sub-3.5-second 0-60mph, and its target price tag sits at about $112,000 in the UK.
The British are coming, and they are putting the joy of driving back into life with this ‘lightweight EV sports car’ that meets the purest driving experience.
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The first British-built electric sports car is here
The UK is known for some fabulous luxury supercars with the likes of Jaguar, Rolls-Royce, and Aston Martin, but this is the first time a British sports car is going fully electric.
The company, Longbow, has revealed what it calls its ‘aesthetic dynamic demonstrator’, marking its first real-world model just six months after development began.
This model is a raw, windscreen-free two-seater, dubbed the ‘Speedster’, and built with minimal mass in mind.
The weight target is under 2,000 lbs, which is extremely light for an EV and should give the car exceptional agility and performance potential.
Visually, the Speedster stands out with two-tone paint and an open cockpit that signals pure driving focus – it’s trying to take us back to the old-school days of classic British racing.
Not only does it look good, it performs even better
Longbow is aiming for 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds for the Speedster, with a range of 275 miles and a UK price just under $112,000.
The more conventional closed-roof version, the ‘Roadster’, is expected to reach similar performance but at a lower price (around $85,000) and with more everyday usability.
Importantly, Longbow plans to design, engineer, and build the car in the UK, making this a genuinely British-built EV sports car, not just styled in Britain.
While these are ambitious claims, the fact that the startup has already demonstrated a prototype in six months suggests serious momentum, and it could be hitting the roads much sooner than we think.
In short, Longbow’s new prototype isn’t just a concept – it’s proof that a lightweight British-built EV sports car can deliver and look sensational doing it.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
