A NEW British concept car has been revealed with plans to topple Tesla as electric king.

The Alcraft GT promises a 300-mile range and production could start as early as 2019 if the firm can secure funding.

5 Alcraft GT is taking aim at Tesla with 300-mile range Credit: Alcraft

5 Striking design features glass roof and wraparound windshield Credit: Alcraft

The start-up company - Alcraft Motor Company - has released stunning images of the high-performance model to whet the appetite.

Its shooting brake - or estate - design means you get 500-litres of luggage space and two seats, although it could be converted to have space for four.

The batteries would deliver 300 miles of range but the final version could feature a range extender petrol engine to kick in if you run out of juice.

Four-wheel drive performance is expected to produce 600bhp with an estimated 0-62mph time of 3.5 seconds.

That's just a shade behind the pace delivered by a Tesla Model S.

The striking design has a carbon fibre B pillar, a wraparound windshield and glass roof.

5 Interior is stripped back with dash dominated by touchscreen Credit: Alcraft

5 Company wants to start production in 2019 Credit: Alcraft

Inside there's a large touchscreen display and minimalist centre console that does away with most of the buttons you'd normally find.

And the futuristic seats look like they've come straight out of the Star Trek Enterprise flight deck.

The firm has teamed up with Continental to develop the tech on-board, too.

Founder and managing director of the Silverstone-based car maker, David Alcraft, said: "We want to build a British car company which brings together traditional skills and high technology for the emerging low carbon car market.

"We’re about combining great design, outstanding dynamics and the visceral thrill of electric powertrains to create products that are high in performance and desirability but very usable.

5 Shooting brake design gives sporty appearance - but it's still practical Credit: Alcraft

"We hope this will establish a niche for Alcraft Motor in Britain’s renowned specialist low-volume car industry."

The next stage is to build a complete working prototype with a full production model targeted for 2019.