Electrogenic develops a drop-in kit for the British classic, but will many owners go for it?
, which seek to turn diesel SUVs typically in farm use into EVs on a modest budget, and ones that can be performed simply by a qualified mechanic. But that's not the only model the EV swap cottage industry is focusing on as plug-and-play EV conversions begin to go mainstream.
The specialist firm revealed details for an EV swap at the other end of the size spectrum, dropping details of a conversion program for the classic Mini models, which were produced in the UK through the 1990s and remain affordable, daily-driven classics. "We've converted a number of beautiful Minis over the years to electric drive, and have seen significant demand for a solution that's both easy to fit and budget-friendly," says Steve Drummond, Co-Founder, Electrogenic."Our new drop-in kit meets those requirements perfectly; it's cost effective and simple to install, yet still delivers superb electric performance, thanks to our latest-generation EV powertrain tech.
Just like the Defender kit, Electrogenic's conversion for the classic Mini is designed to be installed by just about any mechanic, with all parts made to fit existing hardware, including wiring for the accelerator and dashboard. The battery and motor are designed to fit into the engine bay, requiring minimal modifications to existing mountings and other hardware.The kit gives the Mini a range of 80 miles in town, making the classic Mini a fairly logical proposition for
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