Morgan EV3 is a retro-futuristic electric 3 wheeler

Special Cars 2 Mar 2016

The Morgan EV3 is the pre-production version of a new all-electric three-wheeler, with a retro futuristic design, a weight under 500kg and a range of 150 miles.

Presented at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the Morgan EV3 aims at combining a zero-emissions drivetrain with a bespoke, fun to drive vehicle, and follows the concept revealed in 2015.

The retro-futuristic look takes inspiration from 1930’s aero-engine race cars, classic motorcycles and 1950’s fantasy automatons.

The distinctive face features brass conductive cooling fins that encase the batteries and an off-centre tri-bar headlight which adds to the overall asymmetry of the design.

Encased within the tubular space frame chassis is a 20KWh Lithium Battery and a liquid cooled 46kW motor driving the rear wheel.

Thanks to the minimal weight, the EV3 sprints from 0 to 62mph in less than 9 seconds and reaches a top speed in excess of 90mph.

The EV3 is the first Morgan vehicle to make use of composite carbon panels for the body construction: the carbon hood, tonneau cover and side pods are made in the UK, and much like the remaining aluminum panels, are hand worked over an ash wood frame.