Green light for electric E-type

Following an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the E-type Zero concept, Jaguar Land Rover Classic has announced that production of electric E-types is to go ahead. The cars will be restored and converted to electric power at the firm’s Classic Works in Coventry, incorporating technology from the latest I-pace SUV; purists will be pleased to know that all work is reversible.

Final specs and prices for the production car have yet to be finalised, but the range from the lithium-ion battery pack is expected to be more than 170 miles, while acceleration promises to be faster than that of the original; the driving experience is said to be similar, too. See www.jaguar.com/classic