Why are these electric vehicle conversions becoming popular? Many classic cars have large, inefficient powertrains that make them hard to justify on the road today. If you want the look of a classic vehicle with a modern powertrain, one of the best ways to get this is to choose EV electromods. A company can remove the combustion engine and replace it with an electric vehicle powertrain to revitalize the older model.

Here are a few popular choices.

Volkswagen Camper/Microbus

Volkswagen already created an electric version of the Microbus, which is sold on the modern vehicle market as the ID.Buzz. The original VW Camper hit the market in 1949 and was popular through the 1970s. If you want to revitalize the nostalgic feeling but enjoy the zero-emissions driving of an EV, a typical EV conversion uses a 53-kWh battery offering up to 140 miles of range and 90 horsepower. The free-living feeling of this VW adds green power to the vibe, allowing you to be a modern hippy.

Mini Cooper

The original Mini Cooper came with a small combustion engine but can still be one of the best EV electromods. The small size and recognizable style makes it the perfect city car. The electric conversion uses a 19-kWh battery, providing up to 100 miles of driving range and 75 horsepower. That small driving rang means you should probably keep this car in the city. Still, an electric Mini from the 1960s is a pretty interesting way to get around.

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Another small car that works great with an electric conversion is the original Mazda Miata. This car arrived on the scene in 1989 and is a lightweight car with incredible handling. The Miata could be one of the most enjoyable EV cars you drive, especially with the instant torque offered that allows it to take off in a hurry. Some kits for this car include a 25-kWh battery that gives the car 100 miles of driving range and 120 horsepower. Adding this electric kit is a great way to have the driving prowess you want in a small electric convertible.

Porsche 911

If your classic Porsche 911 is on its last legs and you want to give it a new life, make it one of the EV electromods on the road. The Porsche 911 hit the market in 1964 and has been a top choice for drivers over the past 60 years. The traditional EV conversion gives this car a 62-kWh battery pack, 200 miles of driving range, and 320 horsepower. This allows you to give your classic car a new life while also ensuring it can be a zero-emissions vehicle.

Rolls-Royce Phantom V

Imagine this incredible car silently sneaking up on people. This Rolls-Royce could be great to drive with an electric powertrain, which is accomplished with a 120-kWh battery that delivers 300 miles of driving range and more than enough power for a glorious ride down a country lane. This might not be what you have in mind for your Phantom V, but it could be a great way to enjoy the car without rebuilding the massive V8 engine.

Land Rover Defender

The Defender has a range of powertrains, and this car dates back to 1983. This Land Rover SUV could be an excellent model for becoming one of the EV electromods for your green driving pleasure. The typical EV conversion uses an 81-kWh battery pack, which gives the SUV 180 miles of driving range and 270 horsepower. You can still enjoy off-roading and might think it’s better when you convert your 4WD SUV to an electric model with instant torque, which helps you get out of trouble more easily.

Volkswagen Beetle

The VW Beetle is the second model from the brand on this list. It was first introduced in 1938, with an incredible push for high production numbers coming after the end of World War II. More Beetles were made than any other vehicle in history, which makes a classic model perfect for an EV conversion. A typical conversion consists of a 26-kWh battery pack, giving the car 120 miles of driving range and 120 horsepower. Imagine silently driving a classic VW Beetle on the roads in your local town.

These seven cars are just a few examples of EV electromods that turn classic cars into electric vehicles, blending the old with the new for the classic style and a modernized powertrain.

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