UK's Watt Electric Vehicle Company Reveals Electric Light Commercial Vehicle Platform

The UK's Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has revealed its lightweight chassis-cab product set to provide the foundation for next-generation electric light commercial vehicles. Codenamed WATT eCV1, the platform enables a wide range of electric commercial vehicle designs,

It will be utilsed both under WEVC's own brand and by third parties.

The eCV1 uses the company’s breakthrough, proprietary PACES architecture, and is cost-effective modular electric vehicle platform designed for production of up to 5000 vehicles per annum.

Its ’cell-to-chassis’ system means batteries are integrated to the primary structure (rather than having a separate battery pack). This  minimises weight and maximises payload. 

The eCV1 range features a central driving position which allows a safer kerbside exit for the operator, whichever side of the road the vehicle is driving or parked on. 

Watt Electric Vehicles (Watt EV Holdings Ltd) is a technology leader in the niche EV passenger, sportscar and light commercial vehicle sectors with production facilities in Cornwall and the Midlands in the UK. 

Neil Yates, Founder and CEO of Watt Electric Vehicles, says: “I’m delighted to reveal the WATT eCV1. Our unique approach to addressing the challenges facing the industry enables the transition to mission-specific, yet cost-effective electric light commercial vehicles. We have embraced circular economy principles in the design, manufacture, and operation of our commercial vehicles to specifically align with increasingly stringent corporate and fleet operator sustainability responsibilities. The industry is rapidly moving to a zero-emission future, working with WEVC and our eCV1 platform will allow customers to benefit from electrified commercial vehicles tailored to exactly meet their needs.”

He adds: “As the electrification of the transport sector accelerates what we are seeing from customers is the need for a ready-to-go, sophisticated yet cost-effective electric commercial vehicle offering. With our first product, the eCV1, we have really re-thought what is possible, and over the coming months will reveal full details of the further unique features that make it a truly revolutionary light electric commercial vehicle.”

WEVC was formed in April 2022 through the merger and acquisition of the Watt Electric Vehicle Company, JSC Automotive Ltd and Stalcom Automotive Technologies Ltd.