WEVC presents platform for small-series electric sports cars

The Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) today introduces a lightweight and high-performance architecture for electric passenger cars. It is intended to be the blueprint for next-generation zero-emission sports cars and other bespoke low-volume electric vehicles. It enables low-volume vehicle manufacturers to transition to zero-emission vehicles quickly and cost-effectively, using a standard electric vehicle platform that meets the latest safety standards.

The foundation is the PACES architecture

Following the successful market launch of the eCV1 electric commercial vehicle, developed and engineered by WEVC in the UK, the new passenger car platform is also based on the PACES architecture, which stands for “Passenger and Commercial EV Skateboard.” The flexible, scalable, lightweight, and cost-efficient adhesive-bonded aluminum platform has been specifically designed for low-volume production. It can be adapted to virtually any size and shape of passenger electric vehicles from sports coupes through roadsters to SUVs – with FWD, RWD, and AWD layouts – and meets ISO regulations as well as European crash standards for low-volume production.

WEVC CEO Neil Yates commented: “Electrification is a major challenge for low-volume manufacturers. Given the low sales volumes, it is difficult for these companies – whether start-ups or established brands – to invest in their own new EV technology and develop it internally. WEVC’s PACES architecture is a lightweight, flexible platform that is not only cost-effective but also meets the ISO and European standards for low-volume type approval.”