Here’s a rather big example that if you put your mind to it, nothing is quite impossible; it’s just a case of surmounting obstacles. Sure, dimensionally, this project doesn’t stretch too far. After ...

EV conversion specialist Electrogenic developed a drop-in kit for the classic Mini models, offering a 60-hp motor and a 20-kWh battery. The kit, designed to fit into the engine bay and be installed by ...

There’s something about U.K. auto assembly plants and restomods lately. There’s a real nostalgia binge going on, with Nissan’s commemorative “Newbird” conversion, and now the Mini plant in the ...

Converting classic cars to electric propulsion is an increasingly more popular business as many people are looking to future-proof their vintage cars by replacing their internal combustion engines ...

Mini is launching an EV conversion program for classic cars. The Mini Recharged program will convert classic Minis to electric drive, with all changes reversible to protect the originality of donor ...

The Mini Recharge team is based at the Mini plant in Oxford, UK The original petrol engine from the classic Mini is removed, marked and stored in case the owner wishes to restore the vehicle to its ...

Mini Recharged project offers factory EV drivetrain conversions that preserve the original engineering of the cars, offering reversible swaps. The converted models from Mini Plant Oxford will offer a ...

Back in 2018 — a time that feels like both yesterday and an eternity ago — Mini stole the headlines at the New York Auto Show with the Mini Electric, a one-off EV conversion of a classic Mini. From ...

Builds come in all forms, shapes, and sizes. And sometimes the best adrenaline rush comes in the smallest of packages. Such as a timeless MINI Cooper that was produced during the elegant times of the ...

The electrification of classic cars is always kind of a sticky subject. On the one hand, there is something to be said for originality and preserving the driving experience that the factory intended.