OTHER EV DEFENDERS
LAND ROVER RESEARCH 110S
USP: Real precursors, in 2013, Land Rover presented prototype EV Defenders featuring a 70kw (94bhp), 330Nm (243lb-ft) electric motor with a 27kwh battery pack under the bonnet. These were made available to niche businesses such as safaris and amusement parks, but offered a wading depth of 50cm, compared to the original 80cm.
PRICE: Limited run prototypes – not for sale
ELECTRIC CLASSIC CARS
USP: Tesla Model S Large Drive (335kw/450bhp) or Performance motor (580kw/790bhp). Dozens of conversions are already on the road worldwide.
TIMELINE: 24 months
PRICE: From £95,000 + base vehicle INFO: Electricclassiccars.co.uk
ZERO EV
USP: Zero EV unique bolt-in kit includes everything from the battery pack (55 or 110kwh) to the e-motor, inverter, plug-and-play wiring loom, coolant system, and the CCS charging system. TIMELINE: 6 months
PRICE: Sub-£60,000 + base vehicle + install
INFO: Zero-ev.co.uk
ELECTROGENIC
USP: Farming and land managementdedicated low-cost, low-thrill, drop-in kit offers quick install with 225Nm (174lb-ft), 90kw (120bhp) motor, and lightweight 52kwh battery pack. Road version also available. TIMELINE: 1 month
PRICE: From £24,000 + base vehicle + install
INFO: Electrogenic.co.uk
TWISTED AUTOMOTIVE
USP: Dedicated 200kw (268bhp) EV platform made from 100 per cent new parts. Installed on a zero-mile ‘New Old Stock’ Defender with modern luxuries and amenities, or on your Defender. TIMELINE: 6 months
PRICE: £225,000, including new base vehicle or from £107,000 + base vehicle
INFO: Twistedautomotive.com