Lightning GT

There’s no shortage of electric cars at this year's British Motor Show, but none are quite like the stunning Lightning.

Built by the Lightning Car Company, based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, this running prototype combines elegant GT looks with electric power. With styling that has hints of Corvette, Aston Martin and Marcos, the Lightning looks fantastic. And this British firm has big plans to develop its new car into the first fully zero-emissions supercar.

Powered by 30 batteries, it generates 36kW and can be charged in only 10 minutes. With the help of regenerative braking, the firm hopes the car will have a range of nearly 200 miles and a 0-60mph time of less than four seconds. It’s powered by four electric motors - one on each wheel - and if investors are found to help develop this unique car, the firm hopes to start sales by the end of next year. Prices are expected to be around the £120,000 mark.

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