Delorean Electric - Back to the past??

The Electric Delorean DMCev

Even though the DeLorean DMC-12 gained iconic status and a cult following after featuring as Marty McFly and Doc Brown’s vehicle of choice in the Back to the Future film franchise, the car was a monumental flop. The original car was built in Belfast using an underpowered Renault V6 engine and featured terrible build quality to boot. However, with it's brushed stainless steel body, it was always an eye catching machine. Responding to automotive trends, the DeLorean Motor Company has teamed up with start-up Epic EV to create an electric version of the failed coupe.

The new model will be called the DMCev and is powered by an electric motor made by California-based battery systems company Flux Power. Even though the motor adds around 200 pounds, a new lighter underbody developed by Epic EV will balance it out. The position of the battery will also improve weight distribution.

The car has a comfortable range of 70 miles, but if driven super efficiently is capable of driving for 100 miles. The next prototype will even feature regenerative AC technology, which is sure to boost efficiency further. With 260hp equivalent, the DMCEV doesn't hang about either, reaching 60mph in 4.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 125mph.

"I'm afraid someone's going to steal it," said DMC President Stephen Wynne. "They'll just drive it right out of the shop and we won't hear it leave!"