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Electrogenic introduces plug-and-play EV conversion kit for the Classic Mini

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British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its classic car EV conversions, has expanded its range of drop-in conversion kits with a cost-effective plug and play solution to electrify the classic Mini.Electrogenic’s kit converts the automotive icon to electric drive from just £15,000 (US$18,800) plus VAT.

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An Easy EV Conversion Kit For People

Open Source Civic EV Kit

After spending the past year and a half converting a Porsche 914 to an electric vehicle, I decided to expand my horizons by designing an open-source electric vehicle (EV) conversion kit for a commonly used car. There are already commercially available kits with excellent, detailed instructions for how to convert a vehicle.

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Tesla Model S Plaid with Track Pack sets new Nurburgring record

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mile track. It is also over 8 seconds faster than the 7:33.350 record that was set by a Porsche Taycan Turbo S with Performance Kit last August. During a conversation with noted podcast host Joe Rogan in 2021, Musk noted that Tesla is looking to get to the low-7-minute mark at the Nurburgring.

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My 2007 Dream Project

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

I was going to purchase an NmG from Myers Motors , but found the driver compartment a bit crowded and the driving range limited (only about 40 miles). After doing some research, I found Electro Automotive out of Felton, CA and put down the $13,000 for one of their latest AC motor conversion kits for the Porsche 914.

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2000 miles and counting

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

I broke 2000 miles with the 914 EV this week. You'll also notice that the "steady-state" voltage at the end of the chart is lower than at the beginning, showing that the pack has gone through some discharge during the 15-mile commute. The car has been running smoothly with no complaints. I'm getting more involved with the OEVA club.

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Switching Gears and Moving On

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

With almost 3000 miles of cheap, reliable operation, I think it's time to move on to something that will help more people do their own conversions. I really appreciated the high-quality parts and detailed instructions provided by Electro Automotive with their 914 kit.

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Going back to CAMP914

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Since the round-trip drive was 44 miles and included several long hills, I charged up for an hour out at camp just to give myself a bit of breathing room. Camp 914 is a fun place with many 914s as well as other Porsches and classic cars. I've mentioned before that I'm working on an open-source EV kit.

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