Electric Porsche conversions available from Florida company
December 31st, 1969
A company based in Florida has found itself an interesting niche in the automotive world - converting Porsche models into electric vehicles that combine sports car handling ability with the economy of a battery-powered electrical motor. On top of this, the company also specializes in making their electric Porsche's resemble other cars, such as Lamborghini models and even iconic Porsche racing cars, such as their electric 962 with over 2,600lb-ft (3,500Nm) of torque.
The company, which is named EvPorsche, is hoping to compete against companies such as Tesla that are already producing their own electric sports cars, as well as Lotus, which is currently developing one. A major part of this is preserving performance, and thanks to the high amounts of torque in electric vehicles acceleration performance remains close to the original internal combustion Porsche models. Top speed, however, is stunted, reports The New York Times.
For example, an electric Porsche 911 from EvPorsche would complete the 0-60mph sprint in under 5 seconds, however top speed would be limited to around 125mph. With around 1,200lb-ft (1,625Nm) of torque helping the car off the line, the performance is accompanied by zero-emissions and extremely low running costs. The downside, however, is the relatively short range of just 50 miles - one of the key factors still holding back the electric car.
The company specializes in everything Porsche, even going so far as to put Porsche 959 bodies onto 911s, however the company can also perform the conversions for other types of cars, including Rolls-Royce, BMW and Jaguar models. Pricing for an electric Porsche 911 starts at around $48,000, however more exotic models such as Lamborghini Murcielago replicas sitting on Porsche mechanics incur greater expenses.
A company based in Florida has found itself an interesting niche in the automotive world - converting Porsche models into electric vehicles that combine sports car handling ability with the economy of a battery-powered electrical motor. On top of this, the company also specializes in making their electric Porsche's resemble other cars, such as Lamborghini models and even iconic Porsche racing cars, such as their electric 962 with over 2,600lb-ft (3,500Nm) of torque.
The company, which is named EvPorsche, is hoping to compete against companies such as Tesla that are already producing their own electric sports cars, as well as Lotus, which is currently developing one. A major part of this is preserving performance, and thanks to the high amounts of torque in electric vehicles acceleration performance remains close to the original internal combustion Porsche models. Top speed, however, is stunted, reports The New York Times.
For example, an electric Porsche 911 from EvPorsche would complete the 0-60mph sprint in under 5 seconds, however top speed would be limited to around 125mph. With around 1,200lb-ft (1,625Nm) of torque helping the car off the line, the performance is accompanied by zero-emissions and extremely low running costs. The downside, however, is the relatively short range of just 50 miles - one of the key factors still holding back the electric car.
The company specializes in everything Porsche, even going so far as to put Porsche 959 bodies onto 911s, however the company can also perform the conversions for other types of cars, including Rolls-Royce, BMW and Jaguar models. Pricing for an electric Porsche 911 starts at around $48,000, however more exotic models such as Lamborghini Murcielago replicas sitting on Porsche mechanics incur greater expenses.
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The company specializes in everything Porsche, going so far as to put 959 bodies onto 911 running gear
Enlarge PhotoThe company, which is named EvPorsche, is hoping to compete against companies such as Tesla that are already producing their own electric sports cars, as well as Lotus, which is currently developing one. A major part of this is preserving performance, and thanks to the high amounts of torque in electric vehicles acceleration performance remains close to the original internal combustion Porsche models. Top speed, however, is stunted, reports The New York Times.
For example, an electric Porsche 911 from EvPorsche would complete the 0-60mph sprint in under 5 seconds, however top speed would be limited to around 125mph. With around 1,200lb-ft (1,625Nm) of torque helping the car off the line, the performance is accompanied by zero-emissions and extremely low running costs. The downside, however, is the relatively short range of just 50 miles - one of the key factors still holding back the electric car.
The company specializes in everything Porsche, even going so far as to put Porsche 959 bodies onto 911s, however the company can also perform the conversions for other types of cars, including Rolls-Royce, BMW and Jaguar models. Pricing for an electric Porsche 911 starts at around $48,000, however more exotic models such as Lamborghini Murcielago replicas sitting on Porsche mechanics incur greater expenses.
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Meet the top commenters on the LeaderboardOn what planet is a 125mph top speed 'stunted'? What's the average legal speed limit again. 70mph?
Aside from that some fact checking might be in order here, they want to charge Tesla like prices for these EV Porsche things but they run low tech DC and Lead Acid batteries so will never compete with Tesla in any way. You said it, 50 mile range Vs 240 mile range, no contest.
tsport100: In Germany, 125mph is cruising speed for a proper porsche ;-) Just need to make sure you get the very next Autobahn exit before the battery runs flat.
They offer Odyssey lead-acid battery packs for their entry level conversions. This is a good option if you don't need long range and want to save money.
If you want more range you can specify LiFe-PO4 batteries:
16 KWh = 60 miles = $16,000
32 KWh = 120 miles = $28,800
64 KWh = 200 miles = $57,600
If you want unlimited range they offer generators to turn your EV into a series hybrid.
This company have been doing EV conversions for years, I first found them 5 years ago. They really need to update their website though, time to hire a high school kid for cheap.
@hwaarl
Derr.. lets use the German Autobahn as exhibit A in any discussuion about road legal speeds. That about a lame as saying all electricity is generated with coal. LOL Anywhere else in the world that'll get you arrested for dangerous driving and in my locale they'll impound your car for much less.
@JSH
I've seen a retail price of US$1.30 per amp hour for lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries which works out at about US$7800 for 25.5 kw/hr. The 52kw/hr pack in the Tesla costs around $20k. Either way they still they run forklift DC technology which still use brushes and doesn't have regen.
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