Gordon Murray Design and Zytek Automotive developed an all-electric three-seater city car, the T.27, made possible through a ( in June 2010) investment from the government-backed Technology Strategy Board. With a total cost of £9m ( in June 2010), the research and development project allowed the consortium to develop a prototype that was unveiled at the Royal Automobile Club in June 2011. The T.27 road debut was held in November 2011 at the RAC Future Car Challenge. As of 2011, Gordon Murray Design was negotiating with three manufacturers for possible production of the T.27.