This Ready-Made EV Chassis Could Be The Perfect Fit For A Classic Truck

"Vintage cars, especially pickups and SUVs, are usually made from two parts: a standalone chassis and a body that bolts on top of the chassis. So why not swap the original underpinnings with something more modern, while retaining the classic look of the original bodywork? That's exactly what the United Kingdom's Electric Classic Cars thought of doing, and it might just supercharge the EV conversion world."

"Converting a classic car into an EV is now easier than ever, thanks to an abundance of available motors and batteries from models like the Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3. But going down the conversion route is often filled with compromises because the original car was never designed to be powered by batteries. As a result, the battery sometimes needs to be split into multiple packs that take up valuable trunk space and can even eat into the interior."

"The company, which bills itself as the world's largest converter of classic cars to electric, has come up with a modular EV skateboard chassis that can act as a base for many vintage pickup trucks and SUVs that were shipped from the factory with a body-on-frame construction. Think first-generation Land Rover Defender, Ford Bronco, International Scout, and many more."

Electric Classic Cars, the world's largest classic car EV converter, introduced a modular skateboard chassis designed specifically for vintage pickups and SUVs with body-on-frame construction. This innovative solution addresses traditional EV conversion compromises by replacing the original chassis entirely rather than retrofitting batteries into existing frames. The platform accommodates vehicles with wheelbases between 88 and 130 inches and features dual Tesla-sourced electric motors producing up to 530 horsepower. The battery pack supports fast charging. This approach eliminates the need for split battery packs that consume trunk and interior space, allowing owners to maintain classic aesthetics while gaining modern electric performance and efficiency.

Read at insideevs.com