High-performance electric cars set for public debut at Goodwood

The EEMS Accelerate project based in Britain aims to show that driving an electric car doesn't have to be a bland experience. It's taking the effort public starting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Four British-made, high-performance electric cars will be displayed at the FoS-TECH Exhibition at Goodwood this weekend. The exhibit showcases new technologies developed for an environmentally sustainable future.

EEMS gives car lovers a 12-month testing period with these types of cars, hoping to demonstrate the potential for them to appeal to conventional driving enthusiasts. By showcasing the effort at Goodwood, the program aims to challenge people's perceptions about how electric vehicles should look and drive.

Last year's festival brought in about 154,000 guests over the three-day weekend. EEMS hopes to wow a large crowd with the torque capacities of some of the cars that are slated to tackle the Goodwood Hillclimb.

By Michelle Koueiter