Nyobolt EV, the electric sports car that transforms the Lotus Elise

Remember the Lotus Elise? This legendary model from the British brand has become a classic since its launch in 1994. Now you will be able to see it, but in an electric format, thanks to an electric traction system. This model has become electric, although it is not exactly the same car. The explanation is quite simple: the designer of the vehicle is the one who shaped the original Elise, Julian Thomson.

The project comes from the Callum agency, which was founded by the former design chief of Jaguar Land Rover, Ian Callum. The electric propulsion system being developed by Nyobolt has been dressed in the image of the British model, though updated and turned into a car suited to its new characteristic, which runs on an electric platform.

Among the novelties and changes, you can discover new front headlights with LED technology, both at the front and at the rear. There are redesigned bumpers, 19-inch alloy wheels have been added, the mirrors have been replaced by cameras, and there is a small spoiler to improve the car’s stability and aerodynamics.

There is no information or images of the interior, although it is known that it will feature a new instrument cluster, which will show details about battery status and other information typical of electric cars. The gearbox will also be changed to an automatic.

Nyobolt’s battery

The aim is to test Nyobolt’s electric traction system. To do this, they could have done it in a laboratory, testing charge and discharge cycles and the efficiency of the electric motor. But they have decided to dress that battery and motor system in the image of this vehicle.

The battery pack developed by Nyobolt features tungsten anodes, which can help the charge be completed in just a few minutes. The capacity of this battery is 35 kWh, which can provide a range of up to 250 kilometres. Charging takes six minutes, and the company assures that the battery has been tested and offers 2,000 charge cycles without losing any performance.

This battery system could enter production in 2024 and could be adapted to several electric models. With a battery that charges in such a short time, progress in electric motoring could be made more quickly.