‘The Roadster has a roof. The Speedster has bravery.’
Forget today’s heavy, bloated EVs—Longbow is rewriting the rulebook.
Ex-Tesla and Lucid engineers founded This new British brand, offering lightweight, driver-focused electric sports cars.
With a philosophy of Celeritas Levitas— ‘the speed of lightness’— Longbow’s Speedster and Roadster are set to challenge the likes of Lotus and Alpine.
But can they truly deliver the thrill of classic British motoring in an electric package?
Let’s find out.
Longbow: The New British EV Sports Car Brand
The Birth of Longbow
It was founded in 2023 by British engineers Daniel Davy and Mark Tapscott, both with extensive backgrounds in Tesla, Lucid, and Lotus.
Their vision? Bring back lightweight, engaging sports cars in the age of electric power.
The Philosophy: Celeritas Levitas
Inspired by Colin Chapman’s mantra: ‘Simplify, then add lightness.’
Unlike traditional EVs that are weighed down by huge battery packs, Longbow prioritises agility and driver engagement.
The Cars: Speedster & Roadster
Speedster – Open-top, 895kg, 322hp, 0-62mph in 3.5s, £84,995.
Roadster – Fixed roof, 995kg, same powertrain, 0-62mph in 3.6s, £64,995.
Both are built on a bespoke aluminium chassis with sustainably sourced composite panels.
A True British Challenger?
Positioned against Lotus and Alpine but with a purer, more focused approach.
Hand-built in the UK with limited production and laser-focused on driving thrills.
What’s Next?
Prototypes are expected in 2025 and production in 2026.
Will Longbow stay exclusive, or is this the start of Britain’s electric sports car revolution?
Final Thought
If Longbow could bottle the essence of a classic Lotus Elan but make it electric, they might have cracked the formula.
‘Longbow’s founders worked at Tesla and Lotus, so expect cutting-edge tech with just enough chaos to keep it interesting.’
