Photos: Longbow’s exclusive 150-unit Speedster debuts lightweight EV with quick pace

British startup Longbow has introduced the Speedster, a lightweight electric sports car emphasizing agility and driver engagement. Developed rapidly within six months, the Speedster features a bonded aluminium chassis and a structural battery integrated directly into the car’s frame, enabling a remarkably low kerb weight of 895 kg (1,973 lbs). This featherweight design prioritizes handling precision and responsiveness over raw power, delivering a 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.5 seconds and a WLTP range of 275 miles from an estimated 60 kWh battery pack. The Speedster’s design blends classic British open-top sports car aesthetics with modern EV elements, focusing on minimalism, airflow, and driver visibility. Longbow’s engineering approach centers on reducing mass through innovative structural solutions rather than relying on large battery capacity, resulting in efficient range and dynamic performance. Production is limited to 150 units, all hand-built in the UK, with pricing starting at £84,995 for the Speedster and a forthcoming closed