'You cannot build this car anywhere else in the world'

Longbow's co-founders and CEOs Daniel Davey (left) and Mark Tapscott show Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds (left in car) and mayor Richard Parker the Speedster

A British carmaker has unveiled plans to start production of its hand-built electric sports car in Warwickshire.

Longbow is to start production of its limited-edition Speedster at Mira Tech Park in Nuneaton next year.

West Midlands mayor Richard Parker, who backed Longbow with £3m from a government fund, said the project will be followed by the firm's Roadster model, creating more than 200 skilled jobs.

Daniel Davey, Longbow's co-chief executive officer, said the region was the best place to build the cars. "It's not just the supply chain; you've got the talent here and the know-how," he said.