A U.Okay.-based firm plans to supply electrical conversions of traditional Rolls-Royce luxurious vehicles beginning in Spring 2026.
Evice not too long ago unveiled a prototype of its conversion bundle as a primary step towards the deliberate industrial launch. Known as the XP1, it is a modified Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow sedan, however Evice goals to supply conversions of the Corniche convertible as nicely.
The prototype has a 77-kwh battery pack offering an estimated vary of greater than 200 miles, doubtless as measured on the extra lenient WLTP testing cycle, together with an 800-volt electrical structure to make sure sooner charging.
Output is 400 hp, making for an enormous enchancment over the gasoline V-8 engines these vehicles left the manufacturing unit with, however nonetheless a bit lower than the 584 hp of the trendy Rolls-Royce Spectre electrical coupe. Evice additionally claims to have upgraded the brakes, whereas an lively suspension system goals to enhance dealing with whereas preserving the journey high quality of the unique Citroën-derived hydra-pneumatic suspension.
The restomod therapy encompasses the inside as nicely. Evice guarantees modeler local weather management and audio programs, in addition to heated and ventilated power-adjustable seats, a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay connectivity, and a rearview digital camera.
Evice joins a rising variety of firms advertising and marketing electrical conversions of traditional vehicles. Lunaz has accomplished a number of Rolls-Royce EVs as nicely, together with classics from different British automakers, together with an electrical Vary Rover convertible. Electrogenic transformed actor Jason Momoa’s 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom to run on batteries, and did the identical with a humble Kia Pleasure hatchback to rejoice the automaker’s eightieth anniversary.