Britishvolt has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lotus to advance lithium-ion battery cells and support the British EV car manufacturers brand targets and vehicle performance objectives.
The companies will integrate cell formats and chemistry to enhance energy density and power capability, fast charging and other specifications.
The partnership will see Britishvolt and Lotus develop a Lotus electric sports car powered by Britishvolt cells and with advanced electric propulsion technologies developed by Lotus.
The project will benefit from the proximity of Lotus and Britishvolt’s R&D centres of excellence in the West Midlands, the UK’s ‘golden triangle’ of battery development. The Lotus Advanced Technology Centre (LATC) opened in Wellesbourne in 2020 as the global headquarters of Lotus Engineering, the firm’s consultancy division.
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