Morgan Plus E

Morgan Plus E
The Morgan Plus E on display in 2012
Overview
Manufacturer	Morgan
Production	2012
Designer	Morgan Zytek
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door roadster
Layout	Transverse rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Transmission	5-speed manual
Battery	70  kWh lithium-ion
Range	120 miles (190 km)
Dimensions
Kerb weight	1,250 kg (2,756 lb)

The Morgan Plus E was an electric concept car developed by British car manufacturer Morgan. It was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show but the project was abandoned and no units were produced.

Overview

The Plus E was designed by Morgan Motor Company in conjunction with British firm Zytek who provided the electric drivetrain. ^[1] The project was funded by the UK government, receiving over £400,000 for research and development. ^[2] The car was reportedly developed and shown to gauge interest but no additional units have been produced. ^[3]

Specifications

The Plus E is built on the same chassis as Morgan's Plus 8 model, but features a 70 kilowatt Zytek engine instead of a V8. ^{[4] [5]} Electric vehicles typically do not include a gearbox, however, the Plus E includes a five-speed transmission and a clutch pedal. ^[6] Along with Rytek, the project was supported by the British company Radshape who helped design and produce the aluminum chassis. ^[7]

References

1. Jones, Matthew (7 March 2012). "Geneva 2012: electric Morgan Plus E". topgear.com. Archived from the original on 25 December 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
2. "Niche Vehicle R&D Programme".
3. Swan, Tony (13 March 2012). "Morgan Plus E Electric Roadster Revealed, Sports Five-Speed Manual". www.caranddriver.com. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
4. Alcock, Dan (8 March 2012). "Geneva motor show: Morgan Plus E". www.whatcar.com. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
5. Squatriglia, Chuck (8 March 2012). "Morgan's New-Old EV Has a 5-Speed". Wired. Archived from the original on 14 March 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
6. Hanlon, Mike (8 March 2012). "The Morgan Plus E electric sports car - classic on the outside, absolute high tech on the inside". New Atlas. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
7. "Morgan Motor Company - Morgan Motor Company" (PDF). 28 March 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 March 2012.