RBW Electric Cars

Name

RBW Electric Cars

Legal name

RBW Sports & Classics Limited

Website

https://rbwevcars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lichfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Electric Sports Car Sales: RBW designs, engineers and hand-builds bespoke electric sports cars (Roadster and GT models) to customer specifications. Each vehicle is individually crafted with extensive customization options for exterior paint, interior leather, wheels, and accessories. The company sells directly to consumers through showrooms, the RBW To You mobile experience, and at events. Lead time is approximately 14 weeks for Roadster and 11 months for GT.
2. Spirit EV Powertrain Licensing: Through Spirit EV, the company offers its proprietary patented powertrain system to other vehicle manufacturers. The system integration business provides EV design, build, and integration engineering services, claiming clients can save up to 80% in time and cost. The Electric Vehicle Integration System (EVIS) is available under licence to other manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RBW Electric Cars designs, engineers, and hand-builds brand-new British electric sports cars (Roadster and GT models) on original British Motor Heritage bodyshells, integrating a patented rear-wheel-drive electric powertrain with Turntide lithium-ion batteries. Each vehicle is bespoke-configured and built to order at the company's Lichfield facility, with additional B2B revenue generated through Spirit EV licensing of its powertrain technology to other manufacturers.

Product overview

RBW Electric Cars is a UK-based manufacturer of hand-built British electric sports cars that combine classic car aesthetics with modern EV technology. The core product portfolio includes the RBW Roadster (available in UK and US models) and RBW GT (available in UK and US models), all featuring the company's patented rear-wheel-drive electric powertrain system developed with Continental Engineering Services and Turntide lithium-ion battery technology. The vehicles use brand-new bodyshells from British Motor Heritage, manufactured to original specifications using traditional skills and modern materials. Additionally, RBW offers Spirit EV as a B2B systems integration business, providing the patented powertrain technology to other vehicle manufacturers under licence. The company also provides a mobile 'RBW To You' service for customer appointments and vehicle demonstrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spirit EV: B2B business offering EV design, build, and integration engineering services. Provides proprietary patented powertrain systems to other vehicle manufacturers entering the electric vehicle space.

Products and services

• RBW Roadster (UK Model) Hand-built British electric sports car inspired by the MGB Roadster. Powered by RBW's patented rear-wheel-drive electric powertrain with Turntide lithium-ion batteries, delivering 70kW, a 160-mile range, 0-60 mph in 8.9 seconds, and an 87 mph top speed. Available with 15+ exterior paint colors, six leather interior options, and custom hood and wheel choices for affluent classic car enthusiasts and luxury lifestyle buyers.
• RBW Roadster (US Model) Left-hand-drive version of the RBW Roadster adapted for the US market. Features 100kW power output, an estimated 150-mile range, 0-60 mph in 8 seconds, a 90 mph limited top speed, Turntide GEN4 lithium-ion batteries, 7kW DC charging (4 hours full charge), 9-inch Pioneer touchscreen with 13-band GEQ, and 16 standard paint colors. Limited to 48 US build slots and targeted at US-based classic car enthusiasts and luxury lifestyle buyers.
• RBW GT (UK Model) Luxury electric sports car model built on the same patented RBW rear-wheel-drive powertrain and Turntide battery technology as the Roadster but offering a more indulgent driving experience with broader customization across materials, colorways, and personal finishes. Lead time is approximately 11 months from order to delivery. Targeted at high-net-worth buyers seeking a flagship RBW product.
• RBW GT (US Model) Left-hand-drive US version of the RBW GT, featuring the patented rear-wheel-drive powertrain with electric motor at the rear and lithium-ion batteries under the bonnet for balanced weight distribution. Premium customization options and flagship positioning. Limited to the first 48 US deliveries.
• Spirit EV Powertrain System (B2B Licensing) B2B EV design, build, and integration engineering service offering RBW's proprietary patented powertrain system to other vehicle manufacturers. Built on 7+ years of development, the system is available under licence and is supported by Spirit EV's REG 100 approval and ISO 9001 certification. Targeted at automotive OEMs and niche vehicle manufacturers entering the EV market.
• RBW To You Mobile Experience Appointment-only mobile sales and customer engagement service that brings the RBW experience directly to a customer's chosen location. Includes a private presentation, engineering and craftsmanship walkthrough, relaxed test drive on familiar roads, and personalized guidance from an RBW specialist. Targeted at affluent buyers who prefer bespoke in-person engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in embodied carbon compared to other new EVs (approximately 5,500 kgCO2e)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virginia Economic Development / Pittsylvania CountycoreOthers · 1 August 2024Virginia economic development partnership for $8 million US manufacturing facility at Cane Creek Centre, creating 144 jobs. Governor Youngkin identified FDI projects as top priority. Facility expected operational by August 2025.
• Continental Engineering Services (CES)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2017CES, owned by Continental AG and operating alongside Zytek Automotive, engaged by RBW in November 2017 to develop the RBW Electric car system. CES has worked with four-time Formula E champions and designs, builds and manufactures electric motors and safety systems for top car manufacturers globally. Provided innovation in integration, energy optimisation and drivetrain management. High voltage and low voltage harnesses designed by CES.
• TurntidecoreTechnology or IntegrationTurntide develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery systems for powering vehicles and stationary/portable energy storage. Based in Sunderland, UK employing more than 40 people, it's home to HYVE - the UK's largest independent battery pack manufacturing facility. Provides battery technology and management systems for RBW vehicles with 2000 cycle warranty.
• British Motor Heritage (BMH)coreTechnology or IntegrationBMH provides brand-new bodyshells and panels for MGB Roadster, GT, Midget and classic Mini using original tooling from the 1960s. Bodyshells manufactured to original specifications using traditional skills with modern materials and equipment. Rights to the MGB shape are owned by British Motor Heritage.
• Walsall CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRBW partners with Walsall College to provide T Level students with Industry Placements. Learners complete at least 45-day placements aligned with their field of study, offering introduction to automotive employment and career progression opportunities at RBW Electric Cars.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Electric Classic Cars: Wales-based specialist converting classic cars to EV powertrains, founded by Rich Benoit-era YouTube reputation. Direct competitor in the UK hand-built classic-EV conversion niche with similar celebrity/media-driven brand building.
• Morgan Motor Company: Iconic British hand-built sports car manufacturer using traditional craftsmanship with modern powertrains. Direct comp for boutique UK sports car production, brand heritage, and bespoke customer experience — adjacent transition risk as Morgan has announced EV plans.
• Caterham Cars: British low-volume sports car manufacturer (Seven / Seven-derived platforms). Comparable boutique manufacturing philosophy, hand-built approach, and enthusiast customer base — also developing EV variants, creating direct future competition.
• Lunaz Design: UK-based boutique manufacturer of electric-converted classic luxury cars (Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Range Rover). Most direct competitor for affluent classic-car electrification in the British market, similar bespoke pricing and hand-built model.
• Charge Cars: London-based EV conversion specialist developing an electric reimagining of the classic Ford Mustang. Comparable bespoke EV-conversion model with high-profile media coverage and similar HNWI target market.
• Everrati Automotive: UK-based specialist that re-engineers iconic classic cars (Porsche 911, Land Rover Series, Mercedes SL 'Pagoda') into premium electric vehicles. Directly comparable as a niche, IP-focused classic-EV converter targeting HNW enthusiasts with bespoke pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Aston Martin: British luxury sports car manufacturer launching its own EV portfolio (Rapide E legacy, electric DB successor in development). Represents the broadest incumbent competitive threat — well-funded, recognized brand, expanding into the same affluent eco-luxury segment.
• Lotus: British sports car manufacturer now owned by Geely, with Eletre and forthcoming electric sports models targeting the luxury EV market. Broad incumbent with far greater scale and pricing power in the premium EV segment where RBW competes.

Emerging players

• Arc Motor Company (Arc Vehicles): UK-based startup developing luxury all-electric motorcycle and Vector electric sports car prototypes. Emerging peer in the British boutique-EV performance segment with comparable low-volume, high-design positioning.

Others

• British Motor Heritage: Critical supplier / partner that provides RBW's MGB-style bodyshells under license using original 1960s tooling. Listed as an ecosystem participant given its dual role as supplier and IP-rights holder for the heritage design RBW depends on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RBWClassicElec
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rbwelectricclassiccars9845
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61588165319182
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rbwclassicelectric
• Instagraminstagram.com/rbwevcars

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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