Please, please, please start selling these kits to the public. ECD in the US are only interested in doing $250k builds and have no interest in doing swaps for the everyday average folk. I would love to do this conversion myself!

@bearlocations

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I reached out to ECD and they have so many orders for special builds and won’t convert existing Defenders. Please offer the kits to other businesses in US that will. Great work and amazing product.

@kieranl7975

2 жыл бұрын

Me too Brother

@karlspena

2 жыл бұрын

I'm on the same boat. I'd love to convert my Disco1 to EV

@vidinwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlspena Me too. Disco 1 kits for diy please. A kit with a bit less motor power. Not everyone 4x4 needs 3.5sec 0-60 in fact is often better a little less power. 150kw is fine I think. will go further too maybe.

@buddywhatshisname522

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed… the home builder is the way of the future really. It’s incredibly wasteful to toss a rig who’s only fault it it’s power source onto the scrap heap. Better to upgrade for sure.

Suzuki Jimny would be awesome! You could literally climb a wall with it!

@PredragMrvic

10 күн бұрын

ABSOLUTELY AGREED!!!! GO Jimny!

If you want more business in Australia you need to look at conversions for Toyota Hilux, LandCruiser 80 series, 100 series, 76 series and 79 series, as well as their Nissan Patrol counterparts. Those are the main 4WDs in Australia particularly in industry where the money for mass conversions is. Doing those models you also pick up most of the UAE as well.

We need you to start selling those to the public

Got to be classic Land Cruisers, especially for the Australian market. All that sunshine for charging, too!

@pashabulker12

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, i have a BJ40 that could do with this!

@BlissfulCounterstroke

2 жыл бұрын

FZJ80 to an EV would be a dream. Might even be worth the recent price hike. Interested to know how one knitted out for greenlaning/long camping trips would fare in the UK. All the bumpers and weight might be a problem 🤔

@maartenkuipers8121

2 жыл бұрын

Please FJ60. Lot of space to have batteries in

@AdamBrooker

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree; have two Land Cruiser 100 Series in Sri Lanka, and it makes complete sense to convert these as car import duty is 100-300% (when they're allowed again!). Similar story in much of Asia.

@scottburris9015

Жыл бұрын

Land cruiser fj40 conversion kit would be awesome

I'd buy that kit in a heartbeat to DIY my Disco 2, and happily sign whatever safety waivers you need. While I wait for that, or a discovery-specific kit, thanks for detailing the components!

@hughmarcus1

2 жыл бұрын

In theory, it wouldn't be too hard to adapt that to fit a D2, Just the chassis mounts to fabricate. I think they convert the Defenders to an electric handbrake working on the rear axle. The dials etc for the dash would probably be the challenge.

@joegodfrey549

Жыл бұрын

@@hughmarcus1 The D2 architecture is close to a P38 than a Defender, like the D1 is a classic Range Rover, so in principle two minorly different kits would cover several other production runs. The issue is though fooling all of the later ones into thinking there is an engine in it and it is running, lots of things rely on a signal saying it

I absolutely enjoyed the simplicity of the kit. I own a Toyota Land Cruiser 100 (Amazon in the UK) and I was hoping to convert it to electric. I live in a country where on gallon of petrol is £5.34...pure madness. I would love to see how it is done. Well done team!

@Rubibi-saltwaterjim

Жыл бұрын

Id love a 100 series conversion too or a 60 series.

@volkerbosch9078

4 ай бұрын

I love to see the Toyota Hilux Kit 🙏🏻

@junioralexanderfal

2 ай бұрын

I would love to see a Toyota Land Cruiser prado fj120 conversion.

I own a totally original 1976 Jeep CJ7. Big 304 CID (original), about 120 hp. Super guzzler, not at all fast, hard to start when sitting for long periods. Just started looking into electrifying. Thank you for the informative video.

FJ40, FJ45, BJ42 etc should allow for a similar design strategy with the 60/40 battery split. If lucky, the same kit with some modified mounts might even fit.

@edwardfraser6860

Жыл бұрын

I agree, I own an FJ45, 2f petrol, and I would love to convert.

Just love it! Would love to see an 80 series Toyota Landcruiser upgraded. Keep up the amazing work!

@dutcheastindiancompany8415

2 жыл бұрын

What’s wrong with a diesel?

@greenernick

Жыл бұрын

@@dutcheastindiancompany8415 it's slow and expensive to run?

@dutcheastindiancompany8415

Жыл бұрын

@@greenernick cheap to buy, cheap to fix, and it’s goot for the earth.

@greenernick

Жыл бұрын

@@dutcheastindiancompany8415 Diesel is good for the earth?

@dutcheastindiancompany8415

Жыл бұрын

@@greenernick a Diesel engine is very reliable, you can use them over and over again, as long as they get oil, they can keep going. That’s the opposite of a electric car, within 5 years your battery is running out of life, NEW ONE! After a short while the electric motor starts to have trouble NEW ONE! If people want to create cars that are good for the atmosphere, they need to make them simple, not from 0 to 60 in 2,3 seconds. No electric windows, not a big display.

I've got a 2000 jeep cherokee limited that I'd love to have converted since I live in the countryside in the US, about 45 minutes from everywhere. I'd love to see it converted, especially since flooding is common out in the northwest this time of year and I loved the way your land rover just plowed through the water in your one short on your page. FANTASTIC work!

I'd love to see a kit for other Land Rover models -- 90s Range Rovers especially.

Definitely the Toyota FJ40 series Landcruiser! I'd like at least one of mine electric. Keep up the great work.

Awesome!! I just lost my top end on my D110 TD5 and would love to convert, but ECD has a long backlog and are terribly expensive! I do al the work myself in my humble little shop and would hope that something comes soon if even for the in between shops who know what they are doing but may not be churning out the conversions all day long!! Cheers to progress gents !!

Absolutely brilliant walk into the future. Excellent work!

That is brilliant. I would love to give my Range Rover P38 a future by converting it.

Freelander 2 kit, that would be amazing. Add another 20 years to my trusted 16 year old daily workhorse

Wouldn't mind a conversion in my 70 series landcruiser and a way of charging it direct from my solar system! One thing that puts me off cars like Tesla is the mind boggling amount of electronic controls and would love something a little more basic

@colwk

2 жыл бұрын

100kw on a home solar system would need about 20 hour of peak solar. 70 series are being do in Australia already too for the mines

@cisc0kid1957

2 жыл бұрын

Add 80 series this this as well..

@robertchestnut3331

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! I have a kzj78 that would be awesome with this kit in it

@richardcowley4087

2 жыл бұрын

buy a milk float

ABSOLUTELY another vote for D4-3 conversion kit .... you would be knocked over with the rush as these vehicles were one of the best built (if you take out the mechanical issues .... usually down to the engine and transmission)

P38 please!!! The forgotten range rover is closer to a defender than anything else. They're mostly sorn but still around and largely rust free!! They are defenders + in disguise with the most comfy seats they ever made! 😁 They're also appreciating cars, as there aren't many RR Classics around anymore! Thanks for the video 👍

Great seeing the drop in kit. I would love to see one of these kits for a CJ7, more specifically my CJ7.

A conversion for the L322 Range Rover would be good, especially for those that have blown turbos😆

@jadecherry7023

2 жыл бұрын

Yes a conversion for the L322 Range Rovers would be perfect. The V8 s are just thirsty and uneconomical to fix… the actual cars themselves are amazing and will be a future classic… just need an electric drivetrain !

The classic ultimate driving machine: BMW 325 E30 any form. Proud owner here. I have been modifying this chassis for years just to keep it on the US road. However, if there is a simple electric solution, myself and many other proud owners around the world will jump on this solution and keep this gem on the road for many more years. Good Job and Good Work!

2002 Toyota 4Runner! I see a few of them around Vancouver (BC, Canada) and they, to me, are just beautiful (especially the two tone colours, white pearl paint with lower body ground effects - whatever you call that trim around the wheel wells and above the running boards, in silver).

How about electric conversions for the Suzuki LJ80, SJ410 and SJ413 4x4’s??? Or even the Suzuki Jimny’s ?

P38 Range Rover (late 90s early 00s) has just started to look classic to me, swooshing along with ev power in that would be lovely! Defender is the one though if we’re honest, looks fantastic.

@morrelka

Жыл бұрын

P38 +1

I want a kit for a Isuzu VehiCROSS. It would also serve as the grounds of a kit for a number of Isuzu platforms, especially the Trooper.

Range Range Rover P38 should be done too😀Lot’s of room in that beast to make it Electric ✌🏻

Next Land Cruiser Series 60 please! Also the Lada Niva would be a FANTASTIC classic!

Please sell us the kits for the general population soon!!!! This is amazing. Diesel Defender owner from France

I vote for a 60 series Land Cruiser kit, in the US please. Nice package.

great video! I'd love to convert my 80 series landcruiser it really is a legendary off road vehicle. I've taken mine through Africa. Now its a work horse on a farm towing all day and driving some steep terrain. Having it electric would be awesome for the farm work.

I think the Jeep Cherokee Xj would be a great EV conversion. It has a light, uni body shell, but probably still has space in the tunnel for that motor pack. They're still pretty cheap to buy a donor vehicle. Or a Toyota Fj40. I have one of each, so then I'd just have to decide which one to convert!

@polarbear7133

2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely please

@LadyBoogScoots

2 жыл бұрын

2nded

@martinogold

Жыл бұрын

3rded, this is the coolest 4x4 ever

It would great to see this bolt on for 2004 -2010 Range Rover Wonderful job it looks very clean.

It’s people like you who will transform humanity away from fossil fuels while making a living from it. To be commended.

That's an elegant solution, and I'm glad that you're selling them to businesses. That's a very wise choice. Thanks for demonstrating it to us. 🙂👍

I'd love to see a classic Lada Niva in electric!

This is just amazing! would really want this for my 110. Hope that it will be more affordable the next couple of years 🙏🏼

I have an 07 Nissan Pathfinder R51. I've been thinking of converting to an EV for a while now but love the look of the Pathfinder

TOYOTA LAND CRUISERS 1970 -1980 All models. Great video! Here in Ibiza Spain there is a new trend of buying 1970 to 1980's Toyota Land Cruisers of all types. I know many owners who would like to covert them to electric.

Extremely curious about that VW Westfalia in the background 👀

@ElectricClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

Future episode. 😁👍

Looking forward to the DIY kit.. i have a 90 waiting for one of these 👍

I would love to see you develop kits for Jeep Wrangler TJs. I have a 1997 Jeep Wrangler, the first vehicle I purchased myself, that I keep in storage and pull out every so often to joy ride around in. If I could convert it to electric, I would use it as my daily driver again.

@donaldwright7194

2 жыл бұрын

Electrified Veronika is in the process of converting a 1999 TJ... kzread.info Our plan for V2 is a drop in kit...

@ElectrifiedVeronika

2 жыл бұрын

I started a conversion of a 99 Jeep Wrangler couple months ago, it is not done yet, but we are on our way 😊 I share everything on my KZread channel Electrified Veronika. We might start working on a conversion kit once there is more demand for it. It is a fun thing to do, lot's of learnings on the way!

@MicrophoneMichael

2 жыл бұрын

Second, for the love of 1995 Jeep YJ

@rustler08

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I see most of that population not having the money to make the conversion kit worth developing. This conversion kit is not cheap, so selling it to people driving around Jeeps not even worth the cost of this conversion kit wouldn't make much sense for the company. Now, if they could make it work on all Wranglers then maybe. But, even then that's a population driving around relatively cheap cars compared to say a Defender, Porsche, or some of these other higher-dollar vehicles they've converted

@MicrophoneMichael

Жыл бұрын

@@rustler08 would there really be that much reworking between CJ7, YJ, and TJ? There very similar mechanically.

Super cool! Would love to see a kit like this for any number of old vehicles ranging from a Porsche 356 Speedster replica, to a Jeep Wagoneer.

Love your work Sir! The Deefer you did for the department store , which Jonny Smith delivered, was amazing! PLease get a kit ready for the Disco 2 in a few years...my TD5 is still going strong but won't last forever! Cheers from Down Under. GRegg :-)

Great video again. I am looking forward to watching the set-up for the Series III and II: No more oil-dots in the driveway😀

Back in the 70's father in-law put a 5 litre Chevvy into a series 2. Broke half shafts all the time.

@ElectricClassicCars

Жыл бұрын

Yep, HD half shafts are a must. 👍

1965 International Scout 80 4×4, if I had money in hand, I'd be all in, and the first in the USA. SO GLAD TO FIND YOUR CHANNEL, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. If it ever rains money over me, I'll be in touch before the first paper cut heals. Again GREAT JOB and Be Well...

@gls66

Жыл бұрын

Dreamed last night of the Scout 80 electrified for fun, being towed behind the ALSO electrified for tour..... " my 1969 Clark Equipment Cortez" 18' front wheel drive, straight 6, RV, .... yet then once again, I wake up "car poor" .......no money. Still, Thank You!.... for the brain charged electrified Dream

Excellent, just excellent. I hope in time you can also come up with a similar packaged system using a less powerful motor that wouldn't need upgraded axles? Although less exciting it would make it more affordable, and possibly yield a better range from same size batteries?

@ElectricClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Already have that available now with a Tesla model 3 motor. Less power and more efficient. 👍

@JustWasted3HoursHere

2 жыл бұрын

@@ElectricClassicCars Does Tesla sell their motor/transaxles on their own or do you obtain them from salvaged cars? If not, Tesla would behoove themselves to do just that at some point in the future.

@billbayer5526

2 жыл бұрын

Even if you didn't use a Model 3 motor, it's easy to electronically "de-tune" the power output. I put these same components into a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. I still have the factory axles and if I were to run full power they would break for sure. I have it "de-tuned" to about 300kW and so far so good.

@BenMitro

2 жыл бұрын

@@JustWasted3HoursHere I think you will find that all Tesla bits come from salvage.

@JustWasted3HoursHere

2 жыл бұрын

@@BenMitro That seems likely, especially with the state of the world as it is right now. Maybe at some point in the near future they could offer it as a crate motor kit either to manufacturers who would like to build or convert their own cars but don't have the resources to do that part of development, or to end users who may just want to update their 1964 Ford Econoline...

Absolutely love the drop in kit.. I'm in negotiation with my partner regarding getting this in my 110 county... I really want to make this happen..

@leangrypoulet7523

2 жыл бұрын

I’m constantly in negotiation with my partner with regard to making things happen for my 110 DCPU. Such is the life-balance of a Defender owner…🤔🤣

The Land cruiser would be a great contender for a conversation

I don't know much about 4x4s but a Jaguar X-type would seriously dope.

I would love to see Suzuki Jimmy done.

Would love to get an conversion kit for my unimog. Would make so much sense to convert them as they are very expensive to buy new..

Just like my remote control Land Rover, brilliant and explained very well.

Great video, I love this concept and would love to see you develop a kit for the Landcruiser 105 series.

I would absolutely be interested in a kit for both SWB/LWB Range Rover Classics and Discovery 1’s

@tvtechnicaldirector

Жыл бұрын

+1 For the LWB/SWB Range Rover Classic. Seems like this kit would get you pretty close aside from the prop shaft lengths and rear battery box.

Been dreaming of converting a late first gen Range Rover for awhile! Would love to see a kit for that. Also please sell to the general public for us DIY-ers.

Love all of your electric builds. Especially the Defender! I’d love to convert my 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ to electric to keep it on the road longer.

@peterbresser8602

5 ай бұрын

Same here! Love my 2000 XJ!

Brilliant kit for Defender. Please consider producing a conversion unit for Discovery 3 (LR3)!

@TreasureDivers

Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree, no more worries about a snapped crank , heaven

Discovery 1 and 2, would be nice to say goodbye to head gaskets

In my humble opinion, I think you all should convert a 79 series Land Cruiser considering the lifespan of this vehicle and it’s current status of being still produced around the world except the US. Also, during my travels, I was always surprised at how many different applications these vehicles are used. Thanks for sharing.

@V8_screw_electric_cars

2 жыл бұрын

Yea great idea to put shit batteries that die, im sure it's gonna improve lifespan lol

It would be a dream comes true to have an electric conversion kit on my Defender 90.

I suggest that vehicle in the back left of the video frame. A syncro without the crazy expensive and breakable transaxle would be a beautiful thing. Replace the rear transaxle with a front diff facing the other way and do the exact same centre mounted electric motor setup. Although maybe use a leaf motor to save the diffs from exploding.

Definitely a jeep wrangler, my plan is to drive mine until it gives up... then remove the engine for electric and go again! What you guys are doing is amazing 👏

@ElectricClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 👍

@VasiliosKavakoglou

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what my plan is!!! I can't wait untill there's kit like this for the Wrangler, I might even convert before it dies.. A mostly bolt on kit like this for a jeep wrangler will have huge demand. Excellent work!

@benedicttusia700

2 жыл бұрын

Uh…. A full electric JLUR iss w

Suzuki Samurai or similar SJ model. As the owner of one the small size and limited weight would make it a rocket ship with a much smaller electric setup whilst keeping its Land Rover embarrassing capabilities 💪🙌

I vote for the mindblowing Suzuky Samuray!!

I'd love to see you sell to the public for boat conversations. I'd love to install this into a motor yacht and add solar and wind power for charging

Jeeps! Definitely ALL JEEPS - especially the classic ones. And not just the CJ's and Wranglers, Waggoneers, and Cherokees & Comanches - all of them. And VW Busses too. All Busses from split windows & bay windows to Vanagons and Eurovans.

Definitely a Delica L300 and L400 kit. Preferably with the battery under the vehicle, as to keep the centre of gravity lower and because a lot of these vans are decked out as a camper or still want to keep them as 7/8 seaters.

@nanabrimpong3485

2 жыл бұрын

And Pajero mk2. Great vehicles

This video should have 500 million views. Thank you for sharing!

This is awesome! Consider doing a kit for the Toyota Land cruiser 70 please

A Nissan Patrol Y60 and Y61 kit would be an amazing kit to have. Those axles are top of the industry, they only lack on the engine side, so this type of upgrade would be quite a step up, as they are very popular in Australia and middle east, but also some parts of Europe.

@MarcoFranceschiGoo

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that would be wonderful!

@seshelbow336

2 жыл бұрын

OM606 👍🏻

@MarcoFranceschiGoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@seshelbow336 or BMW M57 which is an even easier swap, but it wouldn't be legal in Italy. An electric motor would transform my Patrol in a perfect every day city car, with great off-road capabilities

@seshelbow336

2 жыл бұрын

A SWB old school Patrol is something I lust after but probably will never get the chance to own…..for me it would have to be done in the Arab style like they race up the sand dunes….and I can’t think of a way to have a turbo hanging out of the bonnet with an electric conversion.

@MarcoFranceschiGoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@seshelbow336 well I mean, you could but it would not have much of a use ahahaha

Great breakdown, makes me miss my old defender. I’m a Patrol (Y61) owner now, you did ask what other 4x4’s should you consider - my heart says a Patrol or Land Cruiser 80 series but I think my head says you’d get more business doing more land rover models E.g. 90’s and 00’s discoveries are very popular on the trails.

Would love to see a kit for owners / general public for Jeep Wranglers! I own a YJ and would definitely go for a conversion kit that I could do myself over a few weeks to months.

Loving the idea of EV conversion kits in general! As per "Tell us what other 4x4's we should focus on" ... Mitsubishi L200s ;)

What are the plans for the VW T3 in the background (looks like a syncro)? Would love to see a bolt in option for the 2wd Westfalia factory campers to replace the 1.6 turbo diesel engine!

The obvious answer to what 4x4 to convert... A Unimog U900!

I am planning on converting my Nissan Patrol GRX in this manner. Absolutely genius.

That defender is my dream car. 😍

Fantastic! Go you guys! I have a Mitsubishi Delica L400 turbo diesel with a dead engine. It's run up big K's plus has irreparably buggered cylinder head also auto trans issues. I love my truck and it would be a perfect EV conversion I'd humbly suggest. Huge flat deck area for batteries, lots of space for the motor underneath.

@Spacegoat92

Жыл бұрын

Top idea!!

Yes! We need to see a lot more of these kinds of complete kits out there! Like, how many VW Bugs were sold with virtually the exact same engine/tranny layout? Millions upon millions throughout the world and so on. Great video, dude!

@ElectricClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We have a drop in kit for the VW Beetle. We'll cover it in a future video. 👍

@JustWasted3HoursHere

2 жыл бұрын

@@ElectricClassicCars Cool. Looking forward to seeing that. I don't own one, but still interested.

Would love to see a landcruiser 80 series converted, loads space for more range. And other old 4x4 like a patrol. Thanks

Would love to see a similar kit for the Mercedes W460 230GE, 280GE, 300GE - SWB - so will be like the Defender 90 in terms of space limitations. Retain a classic for many many many more years with these innovative kits while getting rid of the engine, transmission and exhaust system - brilliant!!

I’m still waiting for a land cruiser conversion kit for my car, also can we modified the kit to fit in one?

2 жыл бұрын

I'll add my voice to this. I'd love something like this for my 79 series pickup.

Original RAV 4 would be fun with one of the smaller motors. My Dad had a SWB one that he loved right up until he had to give up driving at the age of 88.

i love land rover and i love electric vehicles a match made in heaven!!!

That defender looks nice 👌

Great video!!! Landy FC101--plenty of room for battery packs! Old brakes and diffs would need to be sorted.

It would be nice to consider an option for the Discovery 3. I have one with 200K+ and i love the vehicle, but the cost of running and maintenance is now expensive. A conversion for this would be something 'special'. The disco 3 is so popular with landrover enthusiasts.

Landcruisers. My dream car is a 76 series Landcruiser, with that exact same setup as in the video, twin locked and on 37s. I would be an absolute beast of a rig.

Would love a kit for my BMW F31 touring, planning on doing the body work to an M3, electric for the future would be awesome!

Great explanations, this is an awesome little kit your team has built. Would be cool to see a Mitsubishi L200 Trojan build. Thanks

Disco 1/2, there's an absolute ton of space underneath for battery packs! Landcruiser would be good as well, especially older commercial ones that are used on safaris

2006 E53 BMW X5 would be perfect. I have actually researched this, offsetting it against the cost of future servicing, ongoing maintenance and running costs and it makes total sense, just like you said its not quite there yet in the kit form available to the Public but I am more than happy to be a guinea pig! Just tell me where to drop it off! I think it would be amazing, a perfect fit for this benchmark SUV. Great video, there is a huge market for this and some beautiful cars to transform. Your Defender is awesome 👌really nice work.

Great product and I can’t wait to see what you guys develop for drop in plug and play for say a Honda front wheel drive v6

Would be great to do a Discovery 3 or 4 , also a Mercedes W124. Can't wait to see you do some magic with those.

That’s straight up, neat N tidy, proper 21st century progression in a box or three! 👍🏼😎👍🏼. The older Hummer market here in the US would be absolutely beggin for a kit like that… HUGE!

@done9618

2 жыл бұрын

There is already an electric hummer on market but the conversion would be awesome too

@mm-hl7gh

2 жыл бұрын

@@done9618 when i see the electric hummer, i allways think the same: Is this a toyota 4runner ? or is it a toyota landcruiser 4x4 ??

@MrWhitenoise404

2 жыл бұрын

@@done9618 when I see that e-hummer, i think this " Hey, a toyota compactCruiserEV !! cool. oh wait. no, its a hummer.. how sad, hummer once was so cool.. "

@done9618

2 жыл бұрын

@@mm-hl7gh landrover freelander

I would selfishly love to see a Jeep Grad Wagoneer kit, but I am guessing the demand would not justify the engineering costs. But I love that you are doing this for the Land Rovers.

Wow, super awesome video!! I always wondered how the best 4x4 in the world (yes, I'm a classic Land Rover fanatic!!) would be able to carry on in a future without fossil fuel, and here's the answer. Superlative solution - the future looks bright for the venerable Landy...!!!