Prototype is currently being used for testing and evaluation.

A working prototype of Caterham’s new electric vehicle is set to go on display at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Show.

The Project V has been on the cards for some time, having first been shown in concept form at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2023. At the time, Caterham said that production would start in 2026.

However, it looks like that timeline will be delayed, since the car going on display on January 9, 2026, will be a ‘functional prototype’ rather than a full-production vehicle.

Developed alongside partners Yamaha Motor and XING Mobility, the prototype is ‘being utilised for testing and evaluation as the brand works towards full-scale production’.

It’s got a rear-mounted electric motor with 268bhp, with Caterham claiming

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