I have a classic car that, of course, has a petrol engine. Can I convert it to greener EV power but preserve the original character and appearance? Vincent
Technically, almost anything is possible,and by now there will be specialists offering ‘drop-in’ EV conversion kits for some makes and models. The external appearance of a classic car can almost certainly be preserved, but your dearly-beloved old friend will sound and handle like a stranger.
The core question is not ‘if’ this can be done…it is ‘why?’ The term ‘drop-in’ might make it sound simple, but the process is sssoooo much more complicated than replacing a power unit that runs on petrol with a power unit that runs on electricity. Virtually every part of the car will need some adjustment. The cost of a minimal conversion is probably at least Sh2 million and up to Sh10 million.
