British firm Gordon Murray Design has detailed its plans for an electric city automobile called the T.27. It’s based on the company’s planned T.25 gasoline-powered city automobile and will be even smaller than the Smart Fortwo.

The overall design measures just 98.4 inches long and 51.2 wide, with weight pegged at around 1500 pounds. The dimensions mean the T.27 will be eight inches shorter, 10 inches narrower, and 300 pounds lighter than the Fortwo.

The T.27 will be powered by an electric drivetrain from Zytek Automotive with a 12-kWh lithium-ion battery and a 25-kW motor. The performance claims ensure the T.27 is relegated to city-car duty: 0–62 mph in “less than 15 seconds,” a top speed of 65 mph, and an overall range of 80 to 100 miles.

The company plans to have a prototype ready by next April and hopes to keep the entire production process within the U.K. And yes, Gordon Murray Design is led by the same Gordon Murray who designed the McLaren F1 supercar. Think about that one for a second.

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