British EV technology company Electrogenic has fitted the first of its drop-in’ conversion kits to a Porsche 911. This first ‘plug-and-play’ conversion features the Oxford, UK based firm’s proprietary EV powertrain technology, which it calls the E62.
The original instrumentation has been repurposed to display vital information such as range and charge speeds (Photo: Electrogenic)
Vehicle-specific plug and play
The conversion is compatible with both G-Body and 964 generation 911s, and includes rapid CCS charging as standard. The electrified 911 weighs only 100kg more than a conventionally powered example.
The drop-in kits are designed to be easily installed; they can be easily fitted by a qualified technician. They are also entirely reversible (Photo: Electrogenic)
“We’re delighted to present the first customer car fitted with one our revolutionary drop-in kits. The ‘plug-and-play’ kits have been designed to breathe new life into iconic, much-loved models, so it feels appropriate that the first kit-equipped car to be delivered is a Porsche 911 – the most iconic, revered sports car of them all,” said Steve Drummond, co-founder of Electrogenic.
Powertrain installation
Electrogenic says the powertrain enables vehicles to go from 0-60mph in 5 seconds (Photo: Electrogenic)
The E62 kit features a 160kW water-cooled motor, and the EV powertrain sends 215BHP and 230lb/ft to the rear wheels through a single-speed, fixed ratio transmission.
The E62 kit for the Porsche 911 carries 62kWh of OEM-grade batteries which slot in at the font, where the fuel tank was located, and within the engine bay – improving weight distribution vs the standard car. Electrogenic says its kit can deliver 180-200+ miles range in real world driving.
Plug and play for the future
The classic Porsche 911 conversion is just one option from the firm’s ‘drop-in’ kit range, offered under Electrogenic’s recently expanded ‘Powered by Electrogenic’ technology arm. The outfit also offers EV powertrain solutions for the Land Rover, Jaguar E-Type and Triumph Stag.
“The delivery of this special 911 marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Electrogenic. The kits enable us to offer our market-leading, ‘plug and play’ EV technology to customers around the globe, and at scale, taking our business to a whole new level,” added Drummond.
