The Morgan Plus E was an electric concept car developed by British car manufacturer Morgan. It was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show but the project was abandoned and no units were produced.
| Morgan Plus E | |
|---|---|
 The Morgan Plus E on display in 2012 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Morgan |
| Production | 2012 |
| Designer | Morgan Zytek |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Layout | Transverse rear-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Battery | 70 kWh lithium-ion |
| Range | 120 miles (190 km) |
| Dimensions | |
| Kerb weight | 1,250 kg (2,756 lb) |
Overview
editThe Plus E was designed by Morgan Motor Company in conjunction with British firm Zytek who provided the electric drivetrain.[1] The project was funded by the UK government, receiving over £400,000 for research and development.[2] The car was reportedly developed and shown to gauge interest but no additional units have been produced.[3]
Specifications
editThe Plus E is built on the same chassis as Morgan's Plus 8 model, but features a 70 kilowatt Zytek engine instead of a V8.[4][5] Electric vehicles typically do not include a gearbox, however, the Plus E includes a five-speed transmission and a clutch pedal.[6] Along with Rytek, the project was supported by the British company Radshape who helped design and produce the aluminum chassis.[7]
References
edit- ^ Jones, Matthew (7 March 2012). "Geneva 2012: electric Morgan Plus E". topgear.com. Archived from the original on 25 December 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Niche Vehicle R&D Programme".
- ^ Swan, Tony (13 March 2012). "Morgan Plus E Electric Roadster Revealed, Sports Five-Speed Manual". www.caranddriver.com. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ Alcock, Dan (8 March 2012). "Geneva motor show: Morgan Plus E". www.whatcar.com. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ Squatriglia, Chuck (8 March 2012). "Morgan's New-Old EV Has a 5-Speed". Wired. Archived from the original on 14 March 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ Hanlon, Mike (8 March 2012). "The Morgan Plus E electric sports car - classic on the outside, absolute high tech on the inside". New Atlas. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Morgan Motor Company - Morgan Motor Company" (PDF). 28 March 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 March 2012.