Classic cars co converted to electric vehicles – in pictures

  • A 1964 Porsche 356 C has been converted into an EV, which makes it twice as quick in acceleration.
    A 1964 Porsche 356 C has been converted into an EV, which makes it twice as quick in acceleration.
  • The company behind the conversion, Electrogenic, aims to 'save the world one car at a time'.
    The company behind the conversion, Electrogenic, aims to 'save the world one car at a time'.
  • The car's interior retains its old-school feel, with red carpeting, scarlet leather upholstery and period instrumentation.
    The car's interior retains its old-school feel, with red carpeting, scarlet leather upholstery and period instrumentation.
  • Other cars that are awaiting electric conversion include Austin Healey. Photo: London Electric Cars
    Other cars that are awaiting electric conversion include Austin Healey. Photo: London Electric Cars
  • The company is also working on this Bentley T-Series. Photo: London Electric Cars
    The company is also working on this Bentley T-Series. Photo: London Electric Cars
  • London Electric Cars has also electrified this Series II Land Rover, but retained its transmission and 4WD.
    London Electric Cars has also electrified this Series II Land Rover, but retained its transmission and 4WD.
  • This 1966 Lincoln Continental four-door convertible is set for a Tesla transplant before it is exported to the UAE. Photo: London Electric Cars
    This 1966 Lincoln Continental four-door convertible is set for a Tesla transplant before it is exported to the UAE. Photo: London Electric Cars
  • Matthew Quitter, founder, London Electric Cars, says one reason to convert a classic to an EV is the most tranquil drive experience.
    Matthew Quitter, founder, London Electric Cars, says one reason to convert a classic to an EV is the most tranquil drive experience.
  • In the UAE, Salman Hussain of FUSE, Dubai, converted his classic-shape Beetle to run off Tesla batteries and a Netgain motor.
    In the UAE, Salman Hussain of FUSE, Dubai, converted his classic-shape Beetle to run off Tesla batteries and a Netgain motor.
  • Mohamed Al Musleh, an assistant professor at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai, converted his 1970s Sebring Turbo to an EV.
    Mohamed Al Musleh, an assistant professor at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai, converted his 1970s Sebring Turbo to an EV.
  • Al Musleh also went down the electric route for his old Volkswagen Beetle.
    Al Musleh also went down the electric route for his old Volkswagen Beetle.