Retro-fit into existing cars?

[A500leroy]

Wonder if a company will pop up that car rip your existing engine and fuel tank out of your existing and replace it with a motor and electric pack for say 4k?

[Geffg]

Isn’t there already company’s doing it?
Didn’t goblin garage do one? Not sure how much it was though.

[A500leroy]

They do 'classics' but wouldnt there be a market for doing a kit that fits a Focus/Astra/Clio etc?

[kambites]

Not for 4k if you want any sort of range! My guess is to convert an existing ICE to EV with a ~100 mile range is going to cost a good £10k if using new parts.

[anonymous-user]

kambites said:

Not for 4k if you want any sort of range! My guess is to convert an existing ICE to EV with a ~100 mile range is going to cost a good £10k if using new parts.

I'd; suggest £10K using s/h parts is about the lowest. Anything using new motors and batteries is going to be £30k+


Given that the most knackered leaf still costs around £3k, that's say £2k for parts to make it fit (radiators, pumps, wiring, battery boxes etc) and £5k for labour.


Plenty of companies now doing this btw