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Icon's Ford Bronco Proves Old Cars Can Have The Latest EV Tech

Forget what you know about battery-swapped electric restomods. Icon's new Bronco even has OTA updates.

By Peter Nelson

Apr 9 -

Ford Mustang Fox-Body Goes Electric, Keeps The Manual Transmission

Unlike most EV conversions that feature repurposed Tesla drive units, this conversion exclusively features aftermarket parts.

By Andrei Nedelea

Mar 2 -

EV-Swapped 1928 Ford Model A Pickup Is A Prohibition Electric Truck

Putting an electric powertrain into an old classic is a great way of keeping it on the road; it’s also fully reversible.

By Andrei Nedelea

Jan 5 -

This Tesla Plaid-Powered Cobra Is Absurdly Quick

With over 1,000 horsepower, all-wheel drive and about 1,450 fewer pounds to lug around, this thing is a rocket.

By Andrei Nedelea

Dec 22 2024 -

Would You Turn Your Classic Mazda Miata Into An EV With This Kit?

This EV conversion kit will elevate the NA Miata’s performance considerably while still keeping the car light.

By Andrei Nedelea

Dec 4 2024 -

This Hellcat Is A Tesla Model S Plaid Underneath: 'It Fits Perfect'

The BoostedBoiz are at it again with another Tesla body swap, and you don't want to rev on this at a stoplight.

By Patrick George

Nov 30 2024 -

Kia Turned A Boring Old Econobox Into A Cool Little EV

This rather special Kia Pride still has a five-speed manual transmission and a clutch pedal.

By Iulian Dnistran

Oct 8 2024 -

Converting This Mercury Comet Wagon To Electric Should Cost Under $4,000

The cost includes a Nissan Leaf-compatible EV controller and a crashed donor car and a lot of DIY work.

By Andrei Nedelea

Aug 21 2024 -

This Classic Porsche 356A Is Electric–And Has A Manual Gearbox

The perfect combo for classic car lovers who want to escape the fumes and reliability concerns of old?

By Iulian Dnistran

Aug 20 2024 -

This Ford Bronco Is Electric

Electric restomods are nothing new, but California tuner Kindred Motorworks' Ford Bronco EV is something we need in our garage ASAP.

By Patrick George

Aug 18 2024 -

This Plug-And-Play Conversion Kit Turns Your Porsche 911 964 Into An EV

Whether turning an old air-cooled 911 into an EV is the right thing to do is up to you, though.

By Andrei Nedelea

Aug 15 2024 -

A Classic Jeep EV Conversion Is The Best Father-Son Project. Cheap, Too

After sitting for 40 years in a forest, this old Jeep got a new lease of life thanks to a hodge-podge of eBay-sourced EV parts.

By Iulian Dnistran

Aug 9 2024 -

Don’t Be Fooled: This Pontiac Fiero Has A Tesla Model S Powertrain

This Pontiac Fiero GT was converted using the powertrain and battery pack from a Tesla Model S donor car.

By Wade Malone

Jul 21 2024 -

Drop-In EV Kit Turns Classic DeLorean Into The Sports Car It Was Designed To Be

You can thank the people at Electrogenic for that.

By Iulian Dnistran

Jun 27 2024 -

Electrified Hummer H1 Has Old-School Looks, Same Power As New GMC Hummer EV

Is the iconic shape of the Humvee enough to convince buyers to spend up to $140,000 on an EV that has precisely zero modern amenities?

By Iulian Dnistran

Jun 21 2024 -

This Tesla-Motor Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Looks Great But Costs $292,000

UK-based Inverted is offering a completely reengineered battery-powered 1960s Toyota FJ that even has DC fast charging.

By Andrei Nedelea

May 4 2024 -

There’s A Tesla Model 3 Performance Drivetrain Hiding Inside This Toyota Tacoma

Funnily enough, both the Model 3 and the Tacoma were built at the same factory in Fremont, California.

By Iulian Dnistran

Apr 25 2024 -

E.C.D.'s EV Powertrain Doesn't Require Any Structural Changes

As the industry progresses towards cleaner forms of propulsion, electrifying classic cars might be a way to keep them relevant.

By Andrew Lambrecht

Apr 8 2024 -

Everrati Land Rover Series IIa Has Classic Charm But No Nasty Emissions

That’s because its original powertrain was swapped with an all-electric source of motivation.

By Iulian Dnistran

Mar 22 2024 -

Everyone Loves A Classic Volkswagen Beetle. Especially One With Tesla Power

This electric-converted Bug with a Tesla battery is possibly one of the neatest electric vehicle conversions out there.

By Suvrat Kothari

Nov 10 2023 -

Mercedes-Benz SL “Pagoda” EV Conversion Blends Classic Luxury And Modern Tech

Everrati’s latest addition to its portfolio of restored and re-powered models debuted in Monaco.

By Iulian Dnistran

Sep 27 2023 -

Custom Land Rover Defender EV Fits Inside A Superyacht

UK-based luxury EV conversion specialist Everrati says the so-called “Shore Tender” can be recharged onboard a ship.

By Iulian Dnistran

Sep 26 2023 -

ECD Unveils Second Generation EV Powertrain, First E-Types

The Florida-based automaker debuted a new EV powertrain with DC fast charging and its first complete electric E-Type.

By Andrew Lambrecht

Sep 20 2023 -

1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II EV Conversion By Electrogenic Revealed With 201 HP

A part of the 93-kWh battery pack has been mounted under a hand-shaped, hand-riveted aluminum cowling under the hood.

By Iulian Dnistran

Aug 30 2023 -