Everrati is Building Electric Range Rover Classics and Defenders
Can’t wait for an electric Land Rover? Have no fear, because retrofit specialists Everrati have you covered.
If everything goes according to plan, every new Jaguar sold in 2025 will be all-electric. And while corporate cousin Land Rover will be a few years behind Coventry in the flip to fully green, we should see zero-emission models as soon as 2024. But what if you want something with the rugged style of the early Range Rover models, but with an all-electric drivetrain? Well, in that case, the folks at Everrati have you covered, as the company has expanded its electrified options to include both the Range Rover Classic and the Defender.
The English company was already swapping the running gear of classics like the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, the Porsche 911, and — perhaps most strangely — SuperPerformance GT40 replicas. Predictably, the builds on the site look stunning, and buyers can choose from near-infinite options, as every Defender or Range Rover selected to undergo the conversion will be subject to a frame-up restoration.
Overall, it sounds like a great proposition, but just like the electric XK120 I’ve covered here before, it comes at a cost. A big cost.
For the Range Rover, the cost of entry starts at $280,000. At $225,000, Defender owners get a slight break, but neither of those figures includes the cost of the donor vehicle. Given how prices on classic British rigs have risen over the last couple of years, finding a good example could easily run into the five-figure range. That said, if a full restoration is on the menu, it would probably be fine to pick up one that’s a little rough around the edges.
At this time, there are no performance metrics available, though it’s safe to say these green machines will outperform the originals in everything but range. If you have cash, the wait time for new Everrati builds is about a year, so there’s a chance if you got cracking, you could have one before the next-generation Jaguars hit showrooms. And speaking of next-generation Jags, keep your fingers crossed. Because Thierry Bollore, the architect of the transition left back in November. Plus, there’s been considerable speculation — or at least speculation from yours truly — about whether the company’s focus on crossovers is the right one.
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