New Business Relationship Blends Sustainability with the Quintessential British Experience by Offering Guests of Le Manoir an Eco-Friendly Tour Courtesy of RBW’s EV-Powered Classic Sports Car
LONDON, UK – July 2, 2024 — RBW Sports & Classics, Ltd. – the UK’s only EV manufacturer of new, hand-crafted British classic sports cars, today announced that Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons (Le Manoir), a Belmond Hotel in the glorious South of England in their 40th Anniversary Year, will be offering guests the chance to venture through the picturesque local countryside in our custom-designed RBW Classic Roadster.
Over four decades, Le Manoir has become a destination where gastronomy, gardens and culture come alive in stunning surroundings. As pioneers of seasonality, sustainability, and local sourcing this was an ideal partnership. As Le Manoir says “RBW have started their electric journey, to ensure that the future of motoring has emotion, engagement, and beauty. To modernise vehicles that will never go out of fashion and always make people feel good. What sets RBW apart is that they provide a complete service for Le Manoir and most importantly, their guests. Hand crafted vehicles built to exact specifications. A brand new sustainable modern drive.”
Created by renowned chef Raymond Blanc OBE, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, is one of England’s most cherished hotels. The hotel received two Michelin stars when it first opened in 1984 which it has maintained ever since and has trained 28 Michelin starred chefs. Surrounded by lawns, flower borders and orchards, Le Manoir’s setting in the Oxfordshire countryside is considered picture-perfect. It is the hotel’s trendsetting practices in holistic, farm-to-table garden items that provide the kitchen—and the acclaimed Raymond Blanc Cookery School—with ultra-fresh, organic produce that guarantees its restaurant remains at the cutting edge of culinary excellence.
In addition to its organic culinary practices, the Le Manoir is an industry trendsetter in sustainable initiatives and its new business relationship with RBW Sports & Classics to offer guest experiences further showcases that commitment to accelerating its journey towards becoming net zero. The RBW Roadster was custom built for Le Manoir and is a classic British convertible which features a custom walnut dash, hand-stitched leather interior, wire wheels and a soft top. Guests of Le Manoir will be able to enjoy excursions and tours of the countryside which are built into the navigation system. This can be accompanied with a picnic from Le Manoir using brands located in England offering a unique partnership between two local luxury brands.
“We’re honoured to be selected by the Belmond Group’s Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons as a business partner whose EV classic sports car embodies both the luxurious quality and the sustainable business practices the hotel’s World renowned reputation is known for,” said Peter Swain, CEO of RBW EV Cars. “Our hand-built classic roadsters combine modern luxury, an advanced EV powertrain, and the style of one of the most iconic classic sports cars in history to offer drivers and passengers the quintessential British experience.”
To enquire about the RBW Roadster Guest Experience at the Le Manoir, please click here.
Currently, RBW offers for sale its Roadster model. In late 2024, the company will debut its long-awaited GT model. As part of RBW’s customer experience, inquiring buyers can configure their personalized RBW Roadster by visiting the build your own RBW Roadster page on the company website. Configuration options include paint colour, rooftop, interior and wheel style, as well as the ability to choose between multiple languages. To enquire about purchasing one, please visit www.RBWEVCars.com.
About RBW EV Cars
RBW Sports & Classics Limited (RBW) is the manufacturer of new, handcrafted classic British sports cars that are powered by its rear-mounted patented electric powertrain. Built entirely new from the ground up, RBW’s Roadster and GT models are assembled at the company’s new state-of-the-art factory located at Lichfield, England’s advanced manufacturing zone, known as the Midlands Growth Corridor. Its Roadster model, which is currently for sale, offers the quintessential British experience by combining the vintage appeal of one of the most iconic sports cars in the world from the 60’s and 70’s, with the modern day luxuries and technologies you’d find in a modern day EV. In late 2024, RBW will debut its long-awaited GT model. Founded in 2017 by Peter Swain, RBW received its first venture funding in 2023. For more information, visit www.rbwevcars.com.
