Overview
- The first working Project V prototype will be shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon on January 9, 2026, following assembly at Tokyo R&D.
- The development car is undergoing powertrain and chassis durability testing, including initial evaluation of a Yamaha Motor e-axle.
- The prototype enables further trials of Xing Mobility’s cell-to-pack battery using immersion cooling; reports cite about 200 Wh/kg energy density.
- The original Project V concept will make its U.S. debut at CES in Las Vegas on January 6, 2026.
- Caterham says testing with partners Yamaha Motor, Xing Mobility and Tokyo R&D will continue through 2026, and trade coverage reports the previously suggested 2025 production timeline has slipped.