CALLUM, a design and engineering business, in collaboration with Nyobolt, a pioneering developer of ultra-fast-charging batteries, has unveiled their latest creation, the Nyobolt EV. This innovative electric vehicle, designed by Julian Thomson and brought to life by CALLUM and Nyobolt, showcases Nyobolt’s cutting-edge battery technology, capable of achieving a full charge in under six minutes.

According to David Fairbairn, the managing director at CALLUM, Nyobolt’s groundbreaking battery technology presents a unique and inspiring opportunity to contribute to the advancement of EV technology. The combined efforts of Nyobolt, Julian Thomson, and CALLUM have resulted in an electric vehicle that not only pushes the boundaries of technical excellence but also boasts an aesthetically pleasing design.

Nyobolt’s aim was to demonstrate their ultra-fast charging battery technology in a nimble and lightweight sports car. To bring this vision to life, they sought the expertise of renowned car designer Julian Thomson. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Lotus Elise, which Thomson conceptualized in the early 1990s, the design process began. Although some initial ideas were sketched in 2015 for a magazine feature, it wasn’t until Nyobolt approached Thomson in 2021 that the project gained momentum. During that time, Thomson worked as a freelance designer before being appointed as the design director at GM Advanced Design Europe. He wholeheartedly embraced the opportunity to collaborate and invited CALLUM, a trusted design and engineering business, to contribute to the realization of the project.

The result of this collaboration is the Nyobolt EV, a sports car that exudes a commanding presence with its exaggerated proportions. Boasting 19″ wheels, the car’s wider and longer body, compared to its inspiration, the Lotus Elise, maintains an aggressive attitude and a low, hunkered stance that pays homage to the original design. The broad front track gracefully merges into the body, forming muscular rear haunches and a signature ‘duck tail,’ creating an exquisite hourglass shape.

Great attention was dedicated to developing the vehicle’s sleek surfaces, emphasizing clean lines in its lightweight composite panels. The car’s waistline has been elevated, further accentuating the Nyobolt EV’s bold proportions and creating a striking visual profile. The front and rear clams feature sharper parting lines, and the contoured sills reflect the original design of the Elise, along with the graphics of the front and rear cooling intakes. Additionally, the car features a removable contrasting rigid composite roof panel for an exhilarating open-top driving experience.

The Nyobolt EV incorporates bespoke front and rear LED lamps, providing a sleek and lighter lamp graphic. At the rear, the iconic roundel shape is maintained, with the addition of a solid beam of light that horizontally traverses the body. The front lamps, reminiscent of the original design, are lens-free, with a mesh-covered aperture at the rear of the unit to enhance front fan cooling. The rear lamps feature ducts for improved heat dispersion.

In pursuit of a more elegant and effective rear visibility solution, CALLUM opted for bespoke HD ultra-low latency cameras instead of using parts from the original Rover model. To ensure seamless charging, the Type 2 charging port is discreetly located in the B pillar, concealed behind a flap on the right-hand side of the car.

Nyobolt’s breakthrough battery technology aims to revolutionize the industry by providing a smaller, lighter, and faster-charging solution. In the Nyobolt EV, which is expected to weigh around one tonne, a 35kWh battery has been implemented, capable of fully charging in just six minutes using existing charging infrastructure. This impressive feat enables the vehicle to achieve a range of up to 250km. Furthermore, the battery has undergone rigorous

testing, enduring over 2,000 fast charging cycles without a significant loss in performance.

Nyobolt’s ready-to-deploy technology, set to enter production in early 2024, offers a solution to charging, battery materials supply, and degradation challenges. Their proven 10C (six-minute) charge lithium-ion technology can be immediately implemented and scaled up rapidly. This breakthrough translates into a more agile and efficient electric vehicle, with reduced upfront costs, lower running expenses, and a decreased reliance on scarce raw materials.

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