Rumors of an electric supercar from McLaren have been tantalizing fans for years, but the British marque is content to take its time in developing any zero-emission performance machine that does right by the company's philosophy of lightweight, driver-focused cars.but the technology to meet the marque's performance requirements, particularly when it comes to weight and range, won't be ready until the end of the decade.
He said the current crop of electric supercars weighing around 4,500 pounds and requiring 2,000 hp isn't the route McLaren wants to take. He said any electric supercar McLaren launches will need to weigh closer to 3,300 pounds, which is roughly the curb weight of the company'sIn the meantime, McLaren will focus on expanding its core range of supercars, including adding both hybrids and models powered purely by internal-combustion engines.