The CEO of McLaren Automotive Michael Leiters has said the UK “faces a golden opportunity” to lead the electrification of supercar production, if it can attract investment into the domestic supply chain.

According to Leiters, the existing UK supply chain is currently not equipped to meet the unique performance requirements of electric supercars and he called on any future government to provide a strategic roadmap for investment in future powertrain technology.

“A clear industrial strategy, led by investment in the domestic supply chain, will deliver growth, support jobs, help decarbonise the economy and secure a vibrant future for the UK performance car industry.”

He said 90% of McLaren supercars were exported with the UK performance car industry providing an “excellent” return on investment for taxpayers and that government support was essential to de-risk the transition to electrification.

“We have an opportunity to invest in next generation, high power-dense battery cell manufacturing and ensure the UK is at the forefront of future performance car powertrain technology,” he added.