HAYDOCK Park Racecourse is one of the first locations in the world where drivers can get behind the wheel of a new British-made electric vehicle – but only for those aged four to 10.

The all-electric Firefly Sport is packed full of British innovation and whilst it’s designed to be educational, it has also been engineered to let youngsters experience some of the thrill of being in control of a vehicle. Now four to 10 year olds in the Liverpool area can try out the brand new Firefly Sport at Young Driver’s venue at Haydock Park Racecourse.

Lessons in the fully-fledged, scaled-down EV will begin there on May 20, taking place on selected weekend dates and costing £20.

The Firefly Sport, which debuted its prototype at the British Motor Show last year, is also available to purchase by private owners for £11,500.

Firefly Sport’s speeds will be kept below 10mph for young drivers – fast enough to excite a youngster but controllable enough not to worry the adults.

However, Firefly Sport also has a remote cut-off facility with a 200-metre range, as well as an automatic cut-off if it senses obstacles in its path, making it ultra-safe for first-time drivers.

Ian Mulingani, YDMC’s managing director, said: “It’s hoped the car will help educate youngsters about road safety and how future motor vehicles can be an environmental force for good – as well as being a lot of fun! It’s designed to be straightforward and unintimidating, but being electric and looking like a junior supercar, it also aligns with the type of vehicle that children hope to drive when they pass their test.

“Having seen how young people respond behind the wheel, we can’t wait to let the youngsters of Liverpool give it a go. It’s all helping in our mission to create a next generation of safe, responsible motorists – as well as putting smiles on faces.”

To find out more, purchase a driving lesson or to enquire about purchasing a Firefly Sport go to youngdriver.com