The transition to battery power could be made easier by the new Plus Four.
It seems that the Morgan was not destined to live long in this world. In a new interview with , a spokesperson for the company said that the electric three-wheeler has been discontinued after four years of development and several setbacks. However, don’t be discouraged. The company doesn’t abandon electrification completely.
Jonathan Wells, Morgan’s lead designer, stated that the British manufacturer is still committed to producing battery-powered cars in the interview. Wells says that two of our engineers are EV-trained, which, while not saying a lot, tells you a lot more about our commitment to electric technology.
He says, “We learned a lot from the EV3 programme, and that’s really fueling the future project generations and future plans that are currently in play at this moment.”
Morgan had planned to build the production EV3 using a 21-kilowatt hour lithium-ion battery pack that can produce 47-horsepower (35.5-kilowatt) and provide a driving range of up to 120 miles (193 km). The project was stopped by ongoing problems with its battery supplier. These issues stemmed from contract disputes that date back to 2018. Morgan continues to produce the regular gas-powered Three-Wheeler, as well as its two traditional cars, the Plus Four or Six.
Morgan’s aluminum CX architecture was unveiled along with the latest Plus Four. It could be used as the foundation for the brand’s next electric car. Or an electrified car. Wells claims that the new platform will be more efficient and safer than the previous ones. The question is when will the new battery-powered vehicle be available? To find out, we’ll need to wait for Morgan’s official announcement.