DESIGN Meet the EV Alchemists - Arc
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rc is the groundbreaking electric motorcycle company which takes a detour from the norm in search of fresh terrain and new frontiers, on a mission to explore the Earth in state-of-the-art style, combined with a promise to try and protect it. A team of visionary design and engineering specialists, assembled for their attitude as much as their skill, it’s not surprising that they have developed the most advanced electric motorcycle ever brought to market. Based in Coventry, England, at the heart of the UK’s global-leading HighPerformance Automotive Engineering cluster, the idea for Arc was born out of Jaguar Land Rover’s White Space ‘skunk works’, an innovation lab previously headed by Arc Founder & CEO Mark Truman. The Arc Vector is a motorcycle like no other, the embodiment of Mark Truman’s mission to change the way we think about motorbikes and build a thrilling, sustainable and safe technological marvel for a new world order. Arc is brave, uncompromising, and restless, facilitating dreams of escape and in hot pursuit of perfection on a road never before travelled. A Bike as individual as you are, the Arc Vector is a beautiful combination of the finest materials: a perfect balance of sustainability, performance and aesthetic mastery that reflects the Arc philosophy. The Arc Vector utilises exotic and sustainable materials, thoroughbred
componentry, cutting-edge architecture, and technological innovations that have never been applied to two-wheeled transport before. From its frameless battery monocoque construction (the battery is the chassis), unique front end suspension system and carbon fibre everything, the Vector drips innovation. It’s this combination of F1 stye technical prowess, ultimate customer journey and a level of exclusivity not before seen in the motorcycle market that makes it one of the most lusted-after EVs to ever enter production.
All Vectors are hand built in the UK and completely individual to their owner, no 2 are ever the same. Clients go through a 6-month process with the company to tailor the Vector to their preferences. Ergonomics are set for each owner, with new foot control and handlebar positions machined bespoke for the riders required poise. Colour and materials choices are included, within reason, in the standard price range. When asked about what this level of personalisation meant for 2nd owners – Mark’s response was simple “you don’t sell an Arc motorcycle”.
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