Fancy an electric Holden Kingswood? It’s possible

Want your HQ Holden Kingswood or XA Ford Falcon to run on electricity? Then maybe Zero Labs can help out.

The California converter has taken the electrified classic concept to a whole new level by rolling out a modular platform designed to accommodate heaps of vehicles from the 1940s through to the 1970s.

Now, we’re not sure any classic Aussie cars are actually going to be on Zero’s list of eligible vehicles it will issue in early 2021, but here’s hoping.

But Zero says there are going to be a lot of vehicles that will be able to dispose of their internal combustion drivetrains and adapt to its classic electric platform – just don’t call it a skateboard.

And Zero says it will even do the entire four-step remove, rebuild, recharge and rebirth process in 30 days.

The only thing is it’s not saying yet how much it’s going to cost, although US$185,000 is the rate it lists for current conversions it has on offer. That’s about $250,000 folks.

At least it’s not as much as these $450,000 electrified Range Rovers being offered by the British company Lunaz.

And that only one of many such vehicles we’ve reported being launched.

The difference to Zero Labs is many of them have a heart transplant and retain a modified version of the original platform, rather than swapping over completely under the skin.

Zero Labs has been developing its EV platform for five years and has used it on recent conversions including the Ford Bronco and early Land Rovers.

The specs are pretty impressive; 376km range, max 440kW e-motor output, a choice of 85kWh or 100kWh 400V lithium-ion battery packs and DC fast charging.

The platform comes with single or dual e-motors, 50/50 weight balance, regenerative braking, upgradable battery tech, electric-assist rack and pinion steering, standard or Brembo brakes, 18-inch steel wheels and independent front and rear suspension with Fox shocks or air springs.

In default form the platform comes with a 220kW/330Nm e-motor mounted on the rear axle.

All-wheel drive has two independent motors that digitally control torque to the front and rear wheels—for better handling and traction. The vehicle can drive on either motor, or both to offer the choice of power or range in a depending on driving conditions.

Now all that remains is convincing Zero Labs to add some Aussie iron to its list of classic eligible for conversion!