Lightning GT

Lightning strikes! Here’s the first picture of how the new British-built electric supercar, the Lightning GT, will shape up. And there’s nothing shocking about the two-door’s swoopy silhouette. It’s based on an existing petrol machine, although the design has been updated to reflect the modern credentials.

Bonnet and side vents hint at impressive performance – its combination of batteries and motors will deliver the equivalent of 700bhp. The wide-mouthed grille, integrated foglights and swept-back headlights are also entirely new.

When the first models arrive late this year, the Lightning GT will take on the Lotus-built Tesla roadster. It’s likely to cost more than £100,000, and deposits of £15,000 are being taken now.