Alpine and Lotus call off electric sports car collaboration

ALPINE AND LOTUS have ended their collaboration on the development of an electric sports car architecture that was expected to spawn successors to the Alpine A110 and Lotus Elise

The two manufacturers signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in January 2021, agreeing to conduct a "comprehensive feasibility study" for the cars.

In a statement last week, Alpine said: "Lotus and Alpine have been collaborating on a future EV sports car vision for more than two years, during which time a strong relationship between the two companies has developed.

"As with any collaboration following an MoU, the outcome was not guaranteed. We have decided not to progress with the joint development of a sports car for Alpine.