The Confused.com London Motor Show has announced that it will be hosting the world’s first Tesla-based production Shooting Brake by QWest at this year’s event.

Carbon fibre coachbuilding specialist QWest will touch down at the what the promoters describe as the “automotive event of the year” from 17-20 May armed with its latest creation, which is based on the reputable Model S (90D).

QWest’s Shooting Brake carries over the standard Model S’s 0-60mph time of just 2.8 seconds. Its visible carbon fibre on the tailgate, rear roof section and D pillar mark it out against the standard car while adding strength and reducing weight.

It’s 7.4 cubic feet larger than the standard 90D, but is actually 12kg lighter thanks to QWest’s use of carbon fibre. It was developed to be more than simply a conversion – it’s intended to be an integrated design and elegantly engineered solution that complements the car it’s based on.

After outgrowing Battersea Evolution – where a record-breaking 25,000 spectators passed through the gates in 2017 – the Confused.com London Motor Show has relocated to the ExCeL exhibition centre for 2018.

Alec Mumford, Chairman of The Confused.com London Motor Show, added: “This year’s London Motor Show is set to welcome more world firsts than ever before in our new home, and we’re delighted to have the world’s first Tesla-based Shooting Brake coming to the capital. This is a serious feat of engineering using the very latest technology, making it perfect for our enthusiastic audience. This isn’t a car to be missed at the show!”