Caterham Gandeng Yamaha Develops EV Sport Car, Debuts Next Year

Project V. (Doc. Global Yamaha)

JAKARTA Yamaha announced its partnership with Caterham, an automotive brand from England, to develop a new electric sports car called Project V.

Project V is an electric sports coup (EV) car program designed by Caterham. This car not only offers environmentally friendly technology, but also practical driving pleasure.

In an official broadcast released by Yamaha, Thursday, October 3, it is called this collaboration aimed at bringing Project V to the mass production and marketing stage. Yamaha will play an important role in the development of the e-axle, the main component of the electric driving system on the car. Through this partnership, Yamaha also plans to form a new division called "Caterham Powered by Yamaha Motor."

Currently, Project V is being developed at a Yamaha research and development center in Tokyo, Japan. The project utilizes Yamaha's expertise in electrical driving technology, as well as Caterham's advantages in vehicle design. The development process is expected to be completed in mid-2025.

Previously, Caterham had introduced the concept of this car at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed in England and Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this year.

This collaboration is also in line with Yamaha's commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The Japanese manufacturer will also be increasingly involved in the development of light, efficient, and sophisticated electric powertrains.

In addition, Yamaha and Lola, another British automotive company, have announced their participation in the Formula E racing event for the 2024-2025 season as a powertrain supplier for the ABT team.