Deepika Agrawal 
Former Jaguar design boss, Ian Callum, revealed his independently developed electric off-roader, Callum Skye. The high-performance multi-terrain EV has been designed for adventure buffs wanting to go for long trips without emitting harmful gases. It comes in a 2+2 seating layout with a fully enclosed cabin, promising a comfortable ride across various terrains and in any attire. While there is no information on the pricing and availability of the vehicle yet, interested customers can register their interest on the company’s website.
Exterior highlights
The adventure electric buggy is about 157 inches long and features a modernistic yet rugged exterior look. It sports an accent loop which gets intersected by a strong horizontal structure and flanked by organic forms at the front and rear. It gets large glasses for better visibility while offering a spacious interior. “At the heart of its story is its performance, style and capability, and a design integral to the engineering elements,” Callum explains.
Performance highlights
Callum promises that the Skye will offer great off-road capabilities, however, technical specifications of the vehicle have not been revealed yet. The model is based on a durable space frame chassis and a suspension with major focus on off-roading. Powertrain details of the model have also been kept under the wraps as of now. The buggy uses a 42-kilowatt-hour battery pack that can provide an estimated range of up to 170 miles while the time taken to charge to full is said to be just ten minutes.
The electric vehicle’s dry weight is rated at 2,535 pounds (1,150 kilograms) and it is estimated to sprint from 0-60 miles per hour in under four seconds. These figures are based on estimation because Callum probably hasn’t yet started actual on-road tests of the EV.
About Callum Designs
The UK-based product design firm was founded by Callum shortly after stepping down from Jaguar in 2019. The independent agency is working on expanding its operations with the Skye being its first product conceived, designed, and engineered entirely in-house.
