While the Morgan Motor Company took a step back in time earlier this year when it revealed a new production version of its classic Three Wheeler model, it’s certainly looking to the future with its current development project: an all-electric version of the Aero Supersport.

The Morgan +E programme will deliver two engineering concept vehicles early in 2012, both based around the Aero Supersport but with its standard 4.8-litre BMW V8 engine replaced by a Zytek high power-density electric powertrain driving through a conventional manual gearbox.

The collaborative research and development project is being part-funded by a £100,000 grant from the Niche Vehicle Network CR&D Programme. ‘This is an exciting investigation into the potential for a zero-emissions Morgan with near supercar performance,’ explained Morgan’s operations director Steve Morris.

It will be interesting to see what Morgan traditionalists feel about this latest development. Let us know your thoughts via email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or at the usual Peterborough address.