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The perception of electric cars as small city runabouts with dubious safety credentials is about to be challenged following the launch in the UK of an all-electric Range Rover.

The idea of providing a zero emission 4×4 is the brainchild of UK start up Liberty Electric Cars, which is investing £30m in a business model that will initially see it re-engineer Range Rovers and Minis, replacing the engine with a battery, electric motor and drivetrain.

“People are interested in electric cars, but they don’t want quadricycles, they want cars that look like cars,” said Barry Shrier, chief executive at the company and a former managing director at Deutsche Bank. “They want vehicles that look and drive like standard cars, which is why we have selected the Range Rover as our flagship vehicle.” Read more

Source: Business Green

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