EXPERIENCE

Having never had driven an original E-Type, I was able to avoid any bias of nostalgia and appreciate this car for what it is and to recognize its purpose. Electric classic cars do face some criticism, mostly from old-school car lovers, that believe the work of Electrogenic is nothing short of sacrilege. But the fact of the matter is times are changing. We are moving towards a more environmentally friendly age, spearheaded by this new era of electrification, and the work of Electrogenic, and other EV conversion specialists, keeps these classic cars on the road.

As we move forward with electric vehicles, these classic cars will be left behind. They will become too expensive to run, and before too long, there will be nowhere left to drive them. These drop-in kits, therefore, are the saving grace for the E-Type and other beautiful classic cars.

It preserves these designs, too. Regulations for new cars means that it is almost impossible to design something as striking as the E-Type, and so by converting them to electric, you can still enjoy these elegant models.

You are aware of all of those points when behind the wheel. It is quieter, obviously, and when out and about, you become aware of how conventional and boring modern car designs are in comparison.

Even with an electric motor, the E-Type still has character. The interior has been kept in a similar state to the original, so even though there is no gearbox and no sound, you still feel as though you have been transported back to the 60’s. The untouched design means the car rattles at high speed, and you feel every bump and contour in the road. In 2023, it is the closest you will get to truly feeling connected to a car.

Most of you reading this will be all-for classic car conversions, and all the points I have listed will make complete sense.