Dyson Ltd.’s electric car may have a long wheel base, an interior cabin with reclining seats and an aerodynamic design, according to patents awarded to the company.
The patents, filed about 18 months ago and made public Wednesday, are the first glimpse of the car being built by the U.K.-based company known for pricey vacuums, hair dryers and air purifiers.
In an email to staff, founder James Dyson said the patents “don’t reveal what our vehicle will really look like or give any specifics around what it will do,” but do “provide a glimpse of some of the inventive steps” the company is weighing.
The patents also indicate Dyson is mulling a vehicle with larger wheels to improve efficiency. Dyson’s email also hinted at a car with a low center of gravity to improve handling. The company posted a new automotive page to its website detailing its history in the automotive world and how its experience working on motors could contribute to a car.
Dyson joins a growing list of technology companies getting into the car business.
