British Morgan Motor Company was founded 114 years ago, and the current Plus Four and Plus Six models follow this original model that made the company a classic. Long waiting lists and a loyal following attest to its success.

Sure, there were design diversions, such as the streamlined Aero Coupé, but Morgan’s axiom remained remarkably stable in the face of rapid changes in car culture. The current Morgan Super 3 marked another notable diversion. although this epic three-wheeler has its conceptual origins in the Morgan V-Twin, the first built in 1911.

This is the Morgan XP-1, a prototype research machine that takes the Super 3 and adds the most critical modern ingredient: electricity. Even small manufacturers like Morgan have to get on board with the electrification process, and the XP-1 Project is the first indication of how it might look and go.

We’re confident that Morgan can finally make this monumental change, as long as it takes advantage of the newest advances in battery technology that can keep weight at manageable levels. As for how far you can travel, the open-air, low and powerful Super 3 isn’t exactly designed to be a comfortable long-distance GT.

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