All-Electric McLaren P1 Will Be Cheaper Than Existing P1
An all-electric McLaren P1 could arrive by 2020 and won’t actually be a successor to the current exotic.
Previous rumors hinted that an all-electric vehicle would be the successor to the current McLaren P1, but now it is believed that the model will actually be offered alongside the P1. That means the all-electric McLaren P1 variant will join the brand’s Ultimate Series and sit below the standard model with a lower price tag.
Despite using an all-electric powertrain, the new model will actually be faster than the 675LT and it could even be the first road-ready, electric production car that surpasses the 200-mph top speed barrier.
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This also means that a successor to the McLaren P1 might not arrive anytime soon. Speaking to Auto Express, a McLaren insider said that the British automaker “will not make a P1.5” and that it will wait “for another step in technology.” And since McLaren owners tend to want to take their cars out on the track, the company is aiming for 30 minutes of track time out of its all-electric McLaren P1 with a 30-minute break before it can head out again.
[Source: Auto Express]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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