Soventem Previews Futuristic Looking Two-Seater And Four-Seater Electric Cars Through CGIs

The upcoming ICE sales ban in the UK is bringing more EV makers into the game, as everyone seems to be riding on the electrification trend. In that context, a new British company called Soventem, presented their own vision for the future, with two urban models featuring unconventional styling. The two-seater and four-seater EVs, will be available both for car sharing and private use, with a scheduled launch in March 2024.

Soventem has only released digital renderings of the upcoming models so far. The goal of the company is to offer something different that people will want to drive in the city. The exterior design of both models is characterized by the fully-covered wheels that stick out of the aerodynamically shaped bodywork and the large gullwing doors. The first model is a two-seater with a central driving position, while the similarly designed second EV has a wider four-seater cabin.

Both EVs have storage compartments at the front and at the back for the passenger’s luggage. The white upholstery for the interior is combined with orange seatbacks and wood trim. The two-seater has a single screen for both the instrument cluster and the infotainment, while the four-seater has a large portrait-style touchscreen on the center console and additional tablets for the rear passengers.

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The steering wheel has buttons and screens on the rim. In the two-seater with the 1+1 layout, the passenger will be able to see the driver’s face through a screen on the seatback, allowing for easier communication. The company suggests their vehicles are  “connected to everything, everywhere” and that an in-house developed personal assistant called “Lucy” will recognize each driver/passenger, follow voice commands in his/her native language, and detect contacts in nearby locations.

As reported by Autocar, the models will be developed in MIRA technology park in Warwickshire, in collaboration with Israeli company REE specializing in EV platforms and US company Clearmotion specializing in suspension systems.

While we don’t have information on the electric powertrain, the company claims the models will offer a 300-mile range, with a full charge taking less than five minutes (this one sounds too good to be true). The Soventem EVs will also feature a “Magic carpet ride” thanks to air suspension, and use many 3d-printed components.

Robert Parson, the founder of Soventem, told the British magazine that the company aims to become a “niche” car manufacturer with a maximum annual production of 3,000 cars, although their goal is to be affordable. Another goal for the future is the introduction of a “tri-power” system in 2029, which will enable the extraction of hydrogen from polluted air and use it to produce electricity through a fuel-cell powertrain (also sounds too good to be true).