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classic electric car

Electric Car Cafe, Melbourne, has converted a Toyota LandCruiser FJ45 to electric power
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Converting classics to electric: how to do it and how much does it cost?

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August 7, 2021August 12, 2021
Iain Curry 48155 Views classic electric car, classic EV, electromod

Are you tempted to convert your classic car to electric power? Or perhaps you’re taking on a restoration project and

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Tim Harrison's electric conversion 1965 Ford Cortina Mk1
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Planning a DIY electric car conversion? Read this first

July 26, 2021August 6, 2021
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Iain Curry 40529 Views classic electric car, classic ev conversion, converting, electric, ev conversion

In a few short years, Australians converting a classic car to electric has gone from an eccentric’s folly to something

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Totem Automobili GT Electric
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Retro heaven: global explosion of electric classic cars

October 19, 2020October 26, 2020 Iain Curry 5894 Views classic electric car, electric Alfa romeo, electric classic car, electric conversion, electric MG, RBW electric

Another week, another batch of electrified classic car conversions to showcase. From an Alfa Romeo GTA to an MGB Roadster

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Traction EV's James Pauly with 1987 Nissan R31 Skyline and VW Beetle with electric conversions
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Traction EV – converting classic cars to electric

October 3, 2020October 13, 2020 Iain Curry 20386 Views classic electric car, electric conversions, traction ev

As the bright blue 1968 VW Beetle pulls away, the ghostly silence is almost deafening. Where’s that distinctive air-cooled beat?

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Trending reviews

Genesis GV70 Electrified review
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Genesis GV70 Electrified review

November 10, 2022 Stephen Corby Comments Off on Genesis GV70 Electrified review
2020 Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 R-Design PHEV review
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2020 Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 R-Design PHEV review

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2021 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV review
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2021 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV review

October 18, 2021 Toby Hagon Comments Off on 2021 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV review
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Premium Review
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2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Premium Review

July 8, 2020 Iain Curry Comments Off on 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Premium Review

Types of EVs

What is a PHEV? Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is a PHEV? Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles explained

February 20, 2026 Stephen Corby 0

Like hybrids, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (or PHEVs) have an internal-combustion engine and an electric motor. Plug-in vehicles take the

What is an EV or BEV? Electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is an EV or BEV? Electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles explained

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What is a FCEV? Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is a FCEV? Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles explained

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What is a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles explained
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What is a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles explained

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EV videos

Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan
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Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

April 13, 2024 Iain Curry Comments Off on Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

With acceleration to rip the skin from your cheekbones, Ford’s SuperVan 4.2 is an electric Transit with performance from another

VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review
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VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

February 25, 2022 Toby Hagon Comments Off on VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

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