We take iconic classic cars and convert them to be 100% electric.
From Electric Classic Cars. It’s time to tell you all about the next chapter for Electric Classic Cars, our ‘new’ electric classics. All the looks of a classic car but with completely new underpinnings. New chassis, modern suspension, disc brakes all around and the weight in the optimum placement for best handling. All this allows…
From Electric Classic Cars. Time to put a body on our new modular 4×4 skateboard chassis. Our electric skateboard chassis is designed to accept classic 4×4 bodies like Land Rover Defenders, Range Rover Classics, Ford Bronco, International Scout, Toyota FJ and classic American pickup trucks. But today we’re putting our old beater shop truck Land…
From Electric Classic Cars. It’s time to talk about what could be the biggest step forward in battery technology in a very long time. The new solid state battery from Donut Lab, which they claim is the "World’s first all solid state battery in production vehicles". Is it the gamechanger people think it is or…
From Electric Classic Cars. It’s time to bring those old trucks and 4X4s into the 21st century with a modern independent suspension chassis and EV powertrain. Our new modular EV skateboard chassis is designed to allow various bodies to bolt straight on. Whether it’s a Land Rover Defender, Ford Bronco, International Scout 2, Range Rover…
From Electric Classic Cars. In this episode we’ve got the ultimate electric Land Rover Defenders, and quite possibly the quickest Defender 110s on the planet. Not only have we installed a 600hp Tesla motor in these but they also come fully loaded with every optional extra. It’s fair to say that these are the best…
From Electric Classic Cars. We have a very special car in the workshop at the moment. Our first ever car we converted to electric specifically for a customer. It’s a 1979 Porsche 911 SC. So we thoughts it’s a perfect opportunity to see how things have developed in 10 years and compare it to the…
From Electric Classic Cars. People say that EVs aren’t engaging to drive. Well we’ve proved that wrong with this electric BMW 1602, not to be confused with it’s bigger brother the BMW 2002. BMWs are famous for their handling and the connection the driver has with the car and the road. We aimed to keep…
From Electric Classic Cars. If you’re looking for the ultimate in restored and performance classic Minis then look no further than Gildred Racing in California. Whether it’s petrol or electric, Gildreds attention to detail when building these Minis is second to none. In this episode we take a tour of some of the cars they’ve…
From Electric Classic Cars. This year we attended the largest car show in the world – SEMA, in Las Vegas. This is the first time we’ve been to SEMA, it did not dissapoint. It’s a vast event spread over many halls, with just as many cars outside the convention center as inside along with show…
From Electric Classic Cars. We take a walk around a 300hp Tesla powered classic Mini and take it for a spin around the Welsh hills. This car is one of the most fun cars we’ve ever driven and can’t fail to put a smile on your face every time you drive it. But under that…
From Electric Classic Cars. We have a new electric Land Rover Defender to have fun in. This one is converted to electric using our new electric game-viewer conversion kit, ideal for the perfect safari. Electric safari vehicles are so much better that diesel ones as the last thing you need while enjoying the peaceful serenity…
From Electric Classic Cars. We often get asked why do we convert classic cars to electric. Is it because EVs have more power or are better for the environment or are smooth and silent to drive. Nope. The main reason I convert classic cars to electric is so that I can enjoy driving them more.…
From Electric Classic Cars. After 6 years and 100,000 miles it’s time to take stock and review what it’s been like to own a Tesla Model 3. We look at how much it’s cost us in fuel, depreciation, maintenance and parts over those 6 years and compare it to a similar petrol car. The results…
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From Electric Classic Cars. After many years having a full restoration and conversion to electric it’s finally time to show off this stunning Mercedes Benz 190SL. Whilst it’s no sportscar it’s certainly now more than capable of cruising around the glorious country roads of Wales with it’s 180kW motor and 50kWh battery pack. The original…
From Electric Classic Cars. This is a video about our latest generation of VW Beetle drop-in electric conversion kit. We’ve converted a lot of Beetles over the past 10 years. Our latest kit is the culmination of this experience and the very latest in technology. With a motor that can produce up to 250hp, a…
From Electric Classic Cars. After 2 years of building BugZappa the time has finally come – it’s RACE WEEK. As you’ll discover in this episode, it wasn’t exactly plane sailing when we got to Colorado. Despite all the testing we did in the UK there was no way we could simulate Pikes Peak. The race…