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Longbow Roadster
Lightweight Electric Sports Car
The Longbow Roadster is a 995 kg British electric sports car with 322 bhp, 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a 280-mile range, hand-built in the UK. Priced from 64,995 pounds; Roadster deliveries planned for 2027.
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Longbow Roadster pros and cons
Pros
- Exceptionally light at 995 kg - rare for an EV
- Quick and agile: 322 bhp, 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds
- Designed and hand-built in the UK
- Founded by ex-Tesla, Lucid and BYD engineers
- Driver-focused character rather than just straight-line speed
- Relatively attainable price for a bespoke electric sports car
Cons
- Roadster deliveries are planned for 2027 (the Speedster comes first)
- Longbow is a young start-up, so production risk exists
- Battery size, charging speeds and dimensions not yet confirmed
- Two-seat sports car - not practical for everyday family use
- Low-volume car, so service and resale are unknowns for now
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Longbow Roadster specifications
Overview & Status
Battery & Range
Motor & Performance
Dimensions & Capacity
Safety
Features
Battery & Performance
- Lightweight design: kerb weight of just 995 kg
- Single rear-mounted electric motor with 322 bhp (240 kW)
- Claimed range of 280 miles
- Focus on power-to-weight rather than huge battery size
- Designed, engineered and hand-built in the UK
- Exact battery size and charging speeds not yet confirmed
Comfort & Interior
- Driver-focused two-seat sports car cabin
- Lightweight, minimalist interior philosophy
- British hand-built craftsmanship
- Full interior, screen and feature details not yet revealed
Safety
- Sports-car safety equipment (to be confirmed)
- Not crash-tested (low-volume specialist car)
- Detailed safety specification to be confirmed at launch
Longbow Roadster trims and pricing
Compare available Longbow Roadster trims, their ex-showroom prices and key configuration details.
Longbow Roadster
995 kg - 322 bhp - 0-100 km/h in 3.6s - 280 miles
About Longbow Roadster
The Longbow Roadster is a lightweight British electric sports car from Longbow Motors, a UK start-up founded by engineers who previously worked at Tesla, Lucid and BYD. Its whole philosophy is the opposite of the heavy-EV trend: instead of piling on batteries and weight, the Longbow Roadster chases agility, with a kerb weight of just 995 kg – genuinely featherweight for an EV. Even the name is a cheeky dig at the long-delayed Tesla Roadster.
The numbers are tuned for fun, not bragging-rights range. A single rear-mounted motor produces 322 bhp (240 kW), which – thanks to that sub-one-tonne weight – fires the Roadster from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. Longbow quotes a range of 280 miles, which is plenty for a focused sports car. The cars are designed, engineered and hand-built in the UK, giving the Roadster genuine British-sports-car character rather than just being another fast EV.
A quick reality check, as Longbow is a young company: the Roadster is confirmed and reservable, priced from 64,995 pounds, but it follows the limited Speedster, with Roadster deliveries planned for 2027. Some finer details – exact battery size, charging speeds and full dimensions – have not been fully confirmed yet. If you want a light, driver-focused, hand-built British electric sports car and are happy to wait, the Longbow Roadster is one of the most exciting names to watch.
Trending news for Longbow Roadster
British start-up Longbow Motors - founded by engineers from Tesla, Lucid and BYD - has revealed its lightweight electric sports cars, the Speedster and the Roadster. The Roadster is the headline-grabber: a 995 kg, 322 bhp coupe that does 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, offers a claimed 280-mile range, and starts from 64,995 pounds. It is designed and hand-built in the UK, with the limited Speedster arriving first and Roadster deliveries planned for 2027.
Much of the buzz is about the philosophy - and the cheek. The Roadster's name is a deliberate jab at the long-delayed Tesla Roadster, and Longbow is positioning itself as the agile, sub-one-tonne, made-in-Britain alternative to heavy performance EVs. Reservations are open, though as with any young car company, buyers should weigh the start-up production risk and watch for the finer specs to be confirmed.
Longbow Roadster range and performance
The Longbow Roadster is all about power-to-weight. A single rear motor makes 322 bhp (240 kW), and because the car weighs just 995 kg - extraordinarily light for an EV - it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and should feel exceptionally agile through corners.
Longbow quotes a 280-mile range, which is more than enough for a focused sports car, and the light weight helps efficiency. The exact battery size, top speed and detailed performance figures have not been fully confirmed, so treat those as still to come - but the core promise is a light, quick, engaging electric sports car rather than a heavy range-monster.
Longbow Roadster safety overview
As a low-volume, specialist sports car from a start-up, the Longbow Roadster has not been crash-tested by any NCAP body, and Longbow has not yet published a detailed safety equipment list. Specialist sports cars like this are typically built to meet the necessary type-approval standards for sale, but a full safety specification will only be confirmed closer to production. Check Longbow's official details before ordering.
Longbow Roadster battery and charging guide
Longbow has not yet confirmed the Roadster's exact charging details, including battery size, DC fast-charging speed or AC charging rate. It is expected to use the standard CCS connector common in the UK and Europe. Given the car's lightweight, efficiency-focused design, charging should be manageable, but wait for official figures before drawing conclusions.
Longbow Roadster warranty details
Longbow has not announced warranty terms for the Roadster yet, as it is an upcoming model from a new company. Confirm the vehicle and battery warranty directly with Longbow before placing a reservation or order, as this is an important consideration with any start-up manufacturer.
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Frequently asked questions about Longbow Roadster
How much is the Longbow Roadster?
The Longbow Roadster is priced from 64,995 pounds (around 84,000 dollars). It is reservable now, with deliveries planned for 2027.
What is the range of the Longbow Roadster?
Longbow quotes a range of 280 miles for the Roadster. Thanks to its very light 995 kg kerb weight, it makes the most of its battery, though the exact battery size has not been officially confirmed yet.
Who is the founder of Longbow Motors?
Longbow Motors was founded in 2023 by Daniel Davey (previously of Tesla and Lucid), Mark Tapscott (who worked at Tesla, Lucid and BYD) and Jenny Keisu (former CEO of electric boat maker X Shore).
When is the Longbow Roadster release date?
Longbow first unveiled the limited Speedster in 2025, with the Roadster following. Roadster deliveries are planned for 2027, and reservations are open in the meantime.
How fast is the Longbow Roadster?
Its single rear motor makes 322 bhp, and combined with the sub-one-tonne 995 kg weight, it does 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds - genuinely quick and very agile.
Is the Longbow Roadster a Tesla Roadster rival?
Sort of, by intent. The Longbow Roadster's name is a deliberate nod to the long-delayed Tesla Roadster, but the cars are very different: Longbow's is a lightweight, hand-built British sports car focused on agility rather than headline straight-line numbers.
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Available colours
Longbow has not published a full production colour palette for the Roadster yet. The shades shown here are representative; official Longbow Roadster colours and any bespoke options will be confirmed closer to delivery.