Electric classic car conversion specialist Electrogenic has unveiled a battery-powered E-Type.
The Oxford-based firm is offering three zero-emission powertrain choices for Jaguar E-Type owners. Prices start from £54,000, excluding the cost of a donor car.
The entry-level ‘Tourer’ option uses the car’s original gearbox ‘in order to retain the feel of classic driving’. It has a top speed of 100mph.
The mid-tier option, called Sprint, offers an uprated electric powertrain with 347lb ft of torque going to the rear wheels. Electrogenic claims this conversion exceeds the original E-Type’s performance figures.
The top-of-the-range Grand Tourer disposes of the gearbox entirely and instead focuses on performance. The electric powertrain is said to deliver 402hp.
The Tourer and Sprint options offer an approximate electric range of 150 miles, although an optional range-extender increases that to 200 miles. The Grand Tourer has a claimed range of 250 miles between charges.
The E-Type’s interior maintains the factory dashboard, with switches and dials repurposed ‘where appropriate’. For instance, the fuel gauge displays the state of electric charge.
No modifications are required to the engine mounts or bodywork, and the company says it is possible to reverse the conversion if required.
“Electrifying an icon is always going to be a challenge, and because of that we’ve put a great deal of thought and research into the options that we will provide for customers. Each vehicle we re-create is customised, but engineering three distinct motor options gives our customers a clear starting point for the conversion,” said Steve Drummond, director and co-founder of Electrogenic.
“Each of the motor systems complements our battery and power electronics module that bolts directly to the original engine mounts, and which is designed to accommodate both left- and right-hand drive.”
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