EV Builder Guide

WHAT A BLAST! That is how I'd summarize the rollercoaster ride it has been working on this second issue of EV Builder's Guide—especially as the new Editor in Chief. Not only is the EV retrofit world growing exponentially, but the EV modification market is in full tilt while boutique EV manufacturers are popping up all over the world! And we got the chance to meet them all. Because our EV-centric universe is bursting, this issue of the EV Builder's Guide covers the global market, covering content on all continents, starting with the two epicenters of the EV retrofit scene. The USA and the UK are going head-to-head, supporting innovations on many technical aspects—you can now even recharge your retrofit classic on fast-charging CCS! It has never been easier to enter…

PROJECT-E Converting a car that sits at the nucleus of traditional hot-rod culture is a bold move. HONOR the Past, Protect the Future” is Legacy EV's shortyet-sweet mission statement. While simple enough to say, these six words explain a lot about the explosion of the modern electric vehicle revolution. The whole EV thing isn't exactly a “new” thing, as various iterations of electrified carriages began popping up in the late 19th century and began to steadily evolve into early the 20th century. Of course, that past does deserve much respect as it helped lay the groundwork for the breakthroughs made today. To be more specific, however, Legacy EV is placing its focus on transforming old gasoline-powered vehicles into fully electric cars and trucks. It is this transformation that directly extends…

LEGACY EV 1930 Ford Model A Sedan Tempe, AZ MOTOR/TRANSMISSION LegacyEV 2022CascadiaMotionSS-250Motor 302hp225kW 500Nm3681b-ft1500Nm11061bft via the gear reduction box) AEMEV CascadiaMotionCM200-DZ KOREPowermodules212Ah– 84.6kWh 4698V CHASSIS/SUSPENSION LegacyEVRDdepartment Custom frame built by Jason Graham Air Lift air suspension components WHEELS Gloss black 16 and 20 steel rims with Ford chrome hubcaps 4.50/4.75-16 (2.25 inches whitewall) Front and 6.50-20” (3.3/4 whitewall) Rear Coker Classics Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tires EXTERIOR/PAINT PaintandbodyworkbyJason Graham 7-inch chop INTERIOR CustomleatherbyJasonGraham Classic Instruments gauges CONTACT Legacy EV LegacyEV.com…

911 PORSCHE FOR the last five years, Zero EV, one of the key global players in the retrofit industry, has been expanding exponentially following the explosion of the retrofit culture and industry. The Bristol, UK-based company has been developing, manufacturing, and distributing top-notch retrofit components. The specialist also made a name for itself in the trade for its OEM-level production and supply chain support, EV systems engineering, along with unprecedented after-sales support and training. More recently, it has introduced complete boltin conversion packages to the market for a growing selection of classic vehicles. In parallel, it has just announced its partnership with Recharge Heritage and BMW Germany. Together they offer showroom-fresh electric classic Minis in the global Mini dealership network through Mini Recharged, using Fellten's technology. Zero to Fellten Now…

“OLLIE” LondonUK Porsche911964 100hours 62000Felltenkit only MOTOR/DRIVETRAIN Felltenex-ZeroEV TeslaModelSwithFellten controller 328kW0440hp 460Nm3391b-ft FelltenonOrionBMS 53kWh 155Ah 350nominal CHASSIS/SUSPENSION H&R adjustable coilover suspension Upgraded anti-roll bars WHEELS/BRAKES Twotone17-inchFuchs 25545R17MichelinPilotSport Twotone17-inchFuchs 27540R17MichelinPilotSport 9731 TeslaModelSLargeDrive Unit BODY/PAINT 911RetroWorks MiamiBlue INTERIOR 911RetroWorks CobraMisanoSportswithcustom woven leatherwork by 911 Retro Works Fellten MomoPrototypo Alpinefloating9-inchscreenwith Navigation, Apple CarPlay, and rearview camera CONTACT FELLTEN 911 RETRO WORKS…

EV conversions are, for some people, a hard pill to swallow. It's true! Dyed-in-thewool ICE folks just can't imagine that anything that doesn't sound a can of dry beans tumbling down a set of stairs or make you want to pass out from an overdose of fumes could possibly have any soul. Hey, we get it—we all grew up with gasoline in our veins, and of course our ears perk up whenever that guy down the street starts up his uncorked Hemi on Sunday mornings. Good Ol’ Boys You could say that Kevin Erickson was a lot like that, as well. Having grown up around and being influenced by muscle cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s as a kid, Kevin remembers pulling on the family TV set's plastic, chrome plated…