Efficient Volume Production

Tanfield’s lean manufacturing culture and flexible assembly model delivered significant benefits in 2007, as the Group developed and implemented all the processes required for volume production of its new technology electric vehicles.







Geared up for volume production and Europe-wide distribution

2007 Strategy Executed


  • Built and delivered 260 vehicles
  • January 2007 commenced production of Newton
    • Achieved demonstrated capacity of 10 vehicles per week
    • 50% increase in volume can be achieved with 20% increase in manning
  • April 2007 launched Edison
    • Achieved demonstrated capacity of 20 vehicles per week
    • 20% increased in volume can be achieved without any increase in manning