Lotus partners with Williams to create Omega electric hypercar

The two brands will share their experience of working on an as-yet-unnamed project that is expected to be Omega's new hypercar.

Lotus and Williams Advanced Engineering have joined forces to work on advanced engine technology and their work is expected to lead to a new electric hypercar, codenamed Omega.

The two companies have so far remained tight-lipped about the details of the project, except that the partnership will combine Lotus' expertise in light car manufacturing with Williams Advanced Engineering's advanced engine and battery technology skills gained from its work with the Formula E racing series.

“Our new technology partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering is part of a strategy to expand our knowledge and capabilities in the rapidly changing automotive landscape,” said Lotus Cars CEO Phil Popham. “The use of advanced powertrains can provide many interesting solutions in various vehicle sectors. Our combined and complementary experience makes this a very compelling combination of engineering talent, technical ability and the pioneering British spirit.”

Lotus patriotism aside, the partnership is expected to pay dividends outside the UK, with international reports confirming that the brand is working on a new electric hypercar, codenamed Omega, expected to launch within the next two years.

Work on the Omega, which is expected to cost over $3.5 million, began last month, making the timing suspiciously convenient for this partnership.

Lotus is 51 percent owned by Chinese car giant Geely, which also owns Volvo, and company chairman Li Shufu is reportedly working on a giant $1.9 billion ($2.57 billion) rejuvenation program that will elevate the sports car brand to the level of a performance car. major league.

Bloomberg reported last year that the plan includes adding staff and facilities in the UK, as well as increasing Geely's stake in Lotus. And the Chinese company is in shape in this area, having invested heavily in Volvo to bring the faltering Swedish brand back to showroom success.

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