The coolest electric cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

We headed to the Goodwood Festival of Speed to find the coolest electric cars on display.

Thankfully there was an array of electric powered machines on offer, from the wild MG EX4 to the bold new Ford Explorer SUV. Join us as we take a look at some of the best all-electric cars at the show.  

AIM EV Sport 01

Designed by the same man who sketched the acclaimed Nissan GT-R, the AIM EV sport 01 is a striking electric sports car that weighs just 1435kg. Using two liquid-cooled electric motors, it develops 326kW and 582lb ft of torque, allowing for a 0-62mph time of sub-6.0sec. The 81kWh battery is also split into four packs for improved weight distribution. 

Alpine A290 Beta

Alpine is expanding its model line-up with the A290 hot hatch, which is based on the Renault 5. While technical information remains under wraps, the A290 is set to launch with a 52kWh battery helping it travel 240 miles between charges. It features an FIA-approved chassis and dual motor layout. 

Audi S1 e-tron Quattro Hoonitron

Built for the late rally and Gymkhana legend, Ken Block, the Audi S1 e-tron Quattro Hoonitron was inspired by the S1 Pikes Peak. It's based on the Audi RS e-tron GT and is said to produce an incredible 1400bhp and is capable of spinning into a donut at 93mph directly from standstill. 

Caterham Project V

Boldly going in a new direction is no easy feat for a one-car brand, but Caterham is hoping to secure its future in the electric age with the Project V, an all-electric sports coupe that previews a future battery-powered performance car from the British specialist marque. 

Featuring its own bespoke electric platform, the 200kW Project V has a targeted range of 249 miles. Caterham is hoping it could put the concept into production as early as 2026.  

Caterham Seven EV

The second of two prototypes, the Caterham Seven EV is the first electric version of the brand’s storied sports car. Tipping the scales at 700kg the Seven EV develops 240kW and marks the beginning of the British brand’s electric era. Caterham is aiming to produce the Seven EV with enough battery power to drive flat out on track for 20 minutes and then recharge at 150kW in 15 minutes. 

Ford Explorer

The Blue Oval brand is aiming to take a slice of the EV market with its Explorer SUV, which is set to rival the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Jeep Avenger. Range is said to be around 311 miles, with the inside being spacious and yet showcasing a more minimalist design. Rather than create a bespoke platform, the new EV will sit on Volkswagen Group’s MEB electric platform used by the Volkswagen ID 4. 

HiPhi Z

Hiphi marked its UK debut with its Z grand tourer and Y SUV. The striking electric car from the Chinese brand features a twin-motor set-up which helps the Z sprint from 0-62mph in just 3.8sec. It has a claimed range of up to 345 miles and is expected to cost around £100,000. 

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

The electric crossover has been dramatically overhauled by the Korean brand’s N division,  and develops a whopping 600bhp and 545lb ft of torque. Fitted with a dual-motor set-up as standard, the track-honed machine is the first Hyundai to receive the N treatment. 

It gets a raft of new technical features, the most significant being a fake gearbox and exhaust note which have been implemented to provide greater communication between the car and driver. 

Ineos Grenadier FCEV

Hang on, isn’t this powered by a diesel engine? Don’t worry, we’ve made room for this particular Ineos Grenadier because this is its hydrogen-fuel-cell powered model, which has been created to showcase its viability as a utilitarian vehicle. Under the bonnet sits a BMW-sourced fuel cell capable of storing 5kg of hydrogen, giving the Grenadier a claimed range of 124 miles. 

McMurtry Spierling Pure

The radical 200mph electric single-seater shattered the Goodwood Hillclimb record last year, crossing the finish line in 39.14sec. Now the firm behind that very car is offering a road-going version of the prototype costing an eye-watering £984,000. The 1000bhp electric fan car is nearly identical to the prototype, which retains its underdog fan which sucks the car to the road at the touch of a button. 

MG Cyberster

The scissor-doored roadster is due to go on sale in the UK and Europe next year with the new machine featuring a high-performance electric platform and showcasing the firm’s new design language. The entry-level rear-wheel-drive car is set to cost £55,000, while the dual-motor, four-wheel-drive model – which develops 400kW – is set to cost £65,000. 

MG EX4

Based on the brand’s new 4 XPower, the electric hyper-hatch uses a dual-motor electric powertrain that has an output of 320kW, helping it go from 0-62mph in just 3.8sec. The EX4 pays tribute to the brand’s fabled Group B Metro 6R4 and features a large rear spoiler, aggressive front wing and wider wheel arches inspired by the 6R4 rally car. 

Porsche Mission X

Primed to fill the gap left by the 918 Spyder, the Mission X has been designed as a two-seater sports car which features a 1118kW (1500bhp) electric powertrain. The bold new concept marks the German brand’s 75th anniversary, and could hit the road as a production model in 2027. Before then Porsche hopes the Mission X concept can become the fastest road-legal car to lap the hallowed Nürburgring circuit. 

Porsche Vision 357 Roadster

Sometimes one birthday present isn’t enough. Alongside the Mission X, Porsche has unveiled its 357 Speedster concept, a wild electric roadster that uses the same powertrain as the GT4 e-Performance. Producing 800kW of power, the single-seater concept is heavily inspired by the brand’s 356, the first car to wear a Porsche badge when it launched in 1948. 

Tamiya Wild One MAX

Built by British firm, The Little Car Company, the Tamiya Wild One MAX is an electric limited-run off-road buggy based on the original radio-controlled car. Costing £35,000, the Launch Edition model has a total capacity of 14.4kWh thanks to eight removable battery packs, with The Little Car company promising a top speed of 62mph. And with a kerb weight of just 500kg, it should feel pretty rapid on all kinds of terrain.