Morgan ditched its plans to bring the all-electric EV3 into production back in late 2018, but says it still has electrification ambitions and will learn from the canned project.
During a recent interview with Autoblog, Morgan lead designer Jonathan Wells said the EV3 provided the small car manufacturer with important lessons in how to manufacture an electric car and ensure its dealer network is ready to service one.
“We have two EV-trained technicians in our development team, which, without saying a great deal tells you a lot about our commitment to electric technology,” he said. “We learned a great deal from the EV3 program, and that’s really fueling future project generations and future projects that are in play at the moment.”
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As Morgan moves into the new decade, it developed an all-new aluminum-intensive platform dubbed CX that forms the basis of both the Plus Six and Plus Four models. Wells says this platform has been designed to accommodate electrified technology in the future.
“Our previous platform would have required quite a lot of work to satisfy impending legislation, the drive towards alternative propulsion types, and safety systems that are coming online. We recognized we needed a new platform,” Wells added. “We’re keeping an eye on the future, and we’ll be ready for it when it arrives.”
Wells failed to provide any indication of when Morgan will start to adopt electrification and if it could perhaps first venture into the space with a hybrid as opposed to an all-electric sports car. Whatever the case may be, it is apparent that Morgan is keen to combine modern technologies with its classic styling and traditional construction methods.
