Motorsport brand that once ran F1 team to release £25,000 EV that ‘could be the next tuk-tuk’

A CULT favourite motorsport engineering group has switched gears to help develop a bizarre new EV project. Years after running a highly successful F1 team, they’re now set to release an intriguing electric motor that could be the next tuk-tuk . 5 A cult favourite motorsport group has engineered a bizarre new EV project Credit: Prodrive 5 Set to be released in 2028, the intriguing electric motor could be the next tuk-tuk Credit: Prodrive Racing gurus Prodrive , who, among other projects, once ran the BAR F1 team in the 2000s, are lining up a curious new electric vehicle as part of a collaboration.

Called the Evolv, this lightweight EV has been engineered by Prodrive and designed by Astheimer - with the two forming a new company called Elm Mobility. Made specifically for urban deliveries, this intriguing little motor is set to launch in 2028 - with prices starting at £25,000. Despite its compact size, the Evolv has been built to carry huge loads and can tow as much as a medium-sized N1 commercial vehicle.

Read more Motors News SNEAK PEEK First look at ‘high-performance’ SUV from major brand to rival Porsche Macan WHEEL DEAL Four luxury SUVs for under £2k - including plush motor that once cost £60k Weighing 850 kg and featuring a 20 kWh battery, the Evolv offers a range of around 100 miles and a top speed of 50 mph, making it ideal for deliveries in the city. The little van has two loading areas, providing a total cargo space of 4,000 litres. The front loading area can .