Further details on McLaren's forthcoming EV have emerged with CEO Mike Flewitt confirming to Auto Express that the model will be "the most exciting sports car we have ever made."

Flewitt confirmed that the brand was working on a pure EV to sit in the range-topping Ultimate Series, but insisted a spiritual successor to the hybrid P1 didn’t form part of the manufacturer’s Track22 business plan. A direct replacement for the P1 is, therefore, at least seven years away.

When it arrives, the car will be able to withstand '20 to 30 minutes of track use' with a minimum range of 'at least 300 miles.' A test mule for the EV hypercar is also under development based around the old MP4 12C coupe.

McLaren's move to electric must boost performance

"Going to an EV has to enhance the driving experience. We're not going to present an electric sports car with an apology that says 'sorry it's not as exciting as your V8'," Flewitt told us. "When we present an electric sports car it's going to be the most exciting sports car we've ever launched.

"People can build and sell quite impressive electric cars today for transport, we will build cars that are perhaps more about entertainment than just transport."