Caterham showcases New Electric Sports Coupe powered by XING Mobility’s Immersion-Cooling battery technology at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon
The Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, one of the world’s largest and most influential automotive exhibitions, opened today at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, Japan. This premier event brings together leading brands in the automotive industry, serving as a global stage for the latest trends and innovations. This year, British legendary sports car manufacturer Caterham has joined forces with Taiwan’s battery technology pioneer, XING Mobility, to demonstrate the all-electric lightweight concept sports car, Project V. Equipped with XING Mobility’s cutting-edge IMMERSIO™ CTP (cell-to-pack) battery system, this collaboration marks a significant milestone in Caterham’s electrification journey.
IMMERSIO™ CTP battery system: Elevating Performance and Safety in Project V
Renowned for its lightweight design and exceptional driving experience, Caterham takes its legacy to a new level with the new Project V. One of the key innovations in this electric concept car is its advanced battery system, powered by XING Mobility’s IMMERSIO™ CTP (cell-to-pack) technology. Tailored to meet the compact design requirements of sports cars, this system delivers the following key advantages:
- Lightweight Design: Through the elimination of traditional module structures, the CTP architecture significantly reduces weight while increasing energy density.
- High Performance: Stable thermal management ensures optimal performance during high-speed and extreme driving conditions.
- Flexibility: The flexible design of CTP battery pack enables optimized weight distribution, enhancing vehicle dynamics and handling performance.
- Space Efficiency: Compact design perfectly suits Project V’s streamlined chassis.
- Safety: The immersion-cooling technology provides enhanced thermal runaway protection, meeting the most stringent safety requirements for high-performance sports car applications.
“As a longtime Caterham 7 owner and enthusiast, it is an incredible honor for us to collaborate with Caterham on this pivotal step in their electrification journey,” said Royce Hong, Founder and CEO of XING Mobility. “Caterham’s philosophy of simplicity and lightweight design perfectly aligns with our vision for innovation, simplicity, and efficiency. We are confident this partnership will open a new chapter for the electric driving experience.”
“We are so confident that XING Mobility’s immersion-cooled battery technology will be becoming one of the key technologies for battery cooling in the automobile industry in the near future. I am looking forward to further collaboration between XING Mobility and Caterham. It is really exciting.” said Takuya Yamazaki, CEO of Caterham Evo
Project V: A Vision for Caterham’s Electrified Future
Since its debut at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2023, Project V has garnered global attention from automotive enthusiasts with its innovative design and performance capabilities. Its presence at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon represents another crucial milestone in Caterham’s electric transition journey. The partnership between Caterham and XING Mobility not only demonstrates their shared commitment to innovation and sustainability but also highlights the boundless potential of electric sports cars.
Caterham welcomes visitors to explore Project V up close at booth No. 703 in East Hall 7, where they can experience the pioneering design features powered by XING Mobility’s advanced battery technologies. This groundbreaking electric sports car, equipped with XING Mobility’s innovative IMMERSIO™ technology, demonstrates the future of high-performance electric vehicles.
