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Connecting with conversion people and projects
Wondering if your conversion project is feasible? We've been speaking to people from around the world about their classic vehicle ICE to EV conversions.
Inspiration and ideas to inform your classic vehicle EV conversion
Throughout 2020 we've been live-streaming discussions with people and businesses passionate about EV conversions.
From Australia's first EV ute for the mining sector, to the classic VW Beetle build, we've enjoyed some great stories that cover off the big questions; can it be done, how long does it take, how much does it cost and should I start a conversion project myself?
Each of these discussions are on our YouTube channel in the 'ICE to EV Conversions' playlist, or have a look by clicking the links below.
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Tim Harrison's 1965 Mk1 Cortina
Range of approx 160kms
Tesla lithium battery pack
Battery capacity 28kWh
Hyper9 3 Phase AC, Synchronous Reluctance Internal Permanent Magnet (SRIPM) Motor
Do modern EVs lack personality?
An interest in electric vehicles combined with a desire to drive a classic car packed with character led Tim Harrison convert a 1965 Mk1 Cortina.
Now the family run-around, his Cortina turns heads even before people realise they can't hear (or smell) an engine or exhaust.
The Cortina has its original brakes, suspension, gearbox and differential and is powered by a NetGain HyPer9 electric motor connected to batteries that were salvaged from a wrecked Tesla Model X.
Hear about the conversion process, the motivation for going electric and why Tim chose to swap out the exhaust for a charge port.
Click here for Tim's presentation
Range of approx 300kms
Lithium ion battery pack
Battery capacity 55kWh
HyPer9 electric motor
Damon Earwaker's electric Fiat 500
Is an EV conversion the best way to REALLY experience electric drive technology?
In a life-long love affair with the Italian brand, Damon Earwaker purchased his first Fiat when he was just 18 years old and drove it around New Zealand.
It’s just one of over 30 Fiats he’s owned over the years, but the standout is the limited edition 2017 Fiat 500 Anniversario he converted to electric drive in 2018.
After importing a damaged 2016 500e from California - the only global market to have an all-electric Fiat created exclusively for it - Damon cut out its floor and electric powertrain for use in the Anniversario.
The result is the only right hand drive, battery powered Fiat 500 in the world..
Click here for Damon's presentation
The Aussie-built Bortana EV ute
Range of approx 150kms