10 Companies That Will Convert Your Car Into An EV

Converting gas-powered vehicles to electric cars has become popular in recent years, with more individuals and companies striving to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace cleaner, sustainable transportation. Several companies specialize in these conversions, although they aren’t traditional auto manufacturers. They intend to breathe new life into classic cars.

For example, Lunaz offers sustainable converting solutions for classic car enthusiasts. Their meticulous restoration process includes stripping the vehicle down to bare metal to avoid using worn-out old materials. Their focus is on converting specific classic models while upcycling interior materials from the original car to maintain its authentic appeal.

BB Classic Cars is based in Skopje, Macedonia, with over 10 years of experience and a wide range of successful conversions, like the Zastava 750 (Fiat 600). Apart from Lunaz and BB Classic Cars, there are other companies dedicated to these conversions, with some focusing on converting vintage European cars, like the Volkswagen Beetle, and 1970s Porsche classics, into electric vehicles. Some provide comprehensive conversion kits, which include batteries, motors, and other necessary components, and then companies like EV Underground offer a DIY for those who wish to be hands-on in the process. These companies are making the future of electric classic cars look brighter than ever.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from the official websites of the companies on this list.

1 Arc Motor Company

The Arc Motor Company is a Canadian company that specializes in transforming conventional vehicles into powerful and sustainable electric vehicles. In a market tilting largely towards eco-conscious and sustainable transportation, the company has the mission of preserving the legacy of iconic classic cars by re-engineering them as powerful electric vehicles of their original selves that fit perfectly into today’s and the future’s market.

A Notable Conversion Is The 1974 Ford Bronco

​This Ford Bronco has been revamped to produce over 346 pound-feet of torque; 106 pound-feet of torque more than the best engine of the original version, and a range of up to 200 miles. These electric car conversions have a starting price of $75,000. These transformed electric vehicles, in addition to contributing to a future with net-zero emissions, offer better performance.

2 EV Underground

EV Underground is a Calgary-based automotive shop that was founded in 2020, and specializes in converting conventional ICE vehicles into electric vehicles. They work out of a 5,000-square-foot shop in Calgary. They offer turnkey operations for their conversions that sometimes include Tesla components. These hands-on processes typically start at 40,000 CAD, which is approximately $30,000 at the time of writing this article, intending to provide that hassle-free transition to electric vehicle transport.

The Company Offers DIY Conversion Kits

For buyers with technical know-how who prefer the hands-on approach, EV Underground offers a DIY kit option. The kits are tested in-house before being shipped to buyers to ensure a smooth installation process. To assist customers throughout the DIY building process, the company provides consultation services. The DIY kit typically starts at 25,000 CAD, approximately $18,700 at the time of writing this article, making owning an electric vehicle accessible and affordable for most eco-conscious buyers.

3 Ingenext

Ingenext is an auto recycling center based in Canada. They convert rare cars like baggage trucks at the airport into fully electric vehicles and also enhance the performance of existing EVs. For example, they offer a kit which adds 150 horsepower to the Tesla Model 3/Y dual motor Long Range model if it uses the 980/4D1/740 motor.

It Offers A 150-Horsepower Tesla Ghost Upgrade

For the baggage trucks, an electric conversion kit built with the Chevrolet Bolt’s battery and motor delivers 553 pound-feet of torque and a 60 kWh battery pack. There are conversion kits for Ram ProMaster vehicles, using a Tesla Model 3 battery and motor. It generates between 281 and 340 horsepower, with a 74 kWh battery pack. Ingenext also supplies used parts for prominent automobiles like Audi, Tesla, Mitsubishi, Kia, Ford, Chevrolet, and Nissan.

4 Everrati

Everrati is a British company that transforms iconic internal combustion engine cars like the Porsche 911, into meticulously engineered and more powerful fully electric vehicles. The company’s commitment is to preserve the heritage of these classic cars, which is why these conversions are reversible. These conversions vary. They could be upgrades or complete re-engineering of various components to ensure exceptional performance and efficiency.

Everrati’s Conversions Include:

• Porsche 911 (964) Gulf Signature Edition
• Mercedes-Benz SL W113 “Pagoda”
• Porsche 911 (964) Cabriolet
• Porsche 911 (964) Coupe
• Land Rover Defender
• Land Rover IIA
• Ford GT40 Superperformance
• Land Rover Targa

Everrati’s conversions are in high demand from niche internal combustion engine manufacturers to retrofit their vehicles. The company uses a proven suite of analysis and simulation tools while designing and supplying EV powertrain solutions.

5 Zelectric

Zelectric is a California-based company that transforms classic midcentury Volkswagen models together with early Porsche classics (1950s-1970s) into electric vehicles. The company spent two and a half years testing to develop its initial turnkey offering. Zelectric builds their electric powertrain in-house. The conversion also features select proprietary modifications like suspension, lights, and brakes. This is the Zelectric Performance Package.

Zelectric Transforms Midcentury Classics For 21st Century Driving

They also leave the original stock transmission for optional shifting. Zelectric models use a four-on-the-floor option of selectable torque, a technology not found in production EVs today. The company’s retrofitted vehicles use lithium batteries and are expected to last for 160,000 miles or more. The conversions also use variable regenerative braking which allows regen to be set higher or lower. A Zelectric retrofit starts at $78,000.

6 Garage Italia Customs

Garage Italia Customs, based out of Milan, Italy, partners with various companies to transform original gas-powered vehicles into eco-friendly electric versions. Their conversions include the 500 Spiaggina, a two-door open-roof car with a top speed of 50 mph and an 11 kWh battery pack that can travel for 62 miles. They also collaborated on the Vespa 50 Special-e, an electric bike that uses a lithium-ion battery to travel 62 miles.

They Do Custom Jobs On Vehicles Like The BMW i8 Crossfade

Garage Italia Customs has partnered on the Spider Duetto Hybrid, a re-engineering of the Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto 4th series. It boasts 122 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. Their expertise lies in enhancing both the interior and the exterior of these vehicles. They work on custom painting and create unique molds for interior materials, like the BMW i8 Crossfade.

7 Zero Labs Automotive

Zero Labs Automotive built the ZLABS modular platform that allows almost any vehicle, including internal combustion engine classics, to be easily electrified, by removing and replacing the gas-powered propulsion system. The aftermarket partners of Zero Labs have received the training to swiftly and securely install the modular platform. This improves the efficiency of the process and makes sure each vehicle can be converted in one day. Each vehicle is meticulously re-engineered by hand.

The ZLABS Modular Platform Can Convert Any Vehicle To Electric In One Day

The ZLABS modular platform contains a Controller Area Network, 300-horsepower front and rear electric motors in an all-wheel drive configuration, independent front and rear suspensions, performance electric brakes, a replaceable 100 kWh battery pack that provides a range of 235+ miles, and DC fast charging capabilities. This modular platform has helped the company scale up its electrification agenda.

8 RBW Classic Electric Cars

RBW Classic Electric Cars invested over £2 million to incorporate the latest EV technology into a cutting-edge conversion platform with leading companies like Continental, DEE Engineering, and Hyperdrive Innovation. With British Motor Heritage, they replaced old and potentially worn-out body shells with brand-new body shells, while retaining the original specifications.

RBW Models Include:

• The GT
• The Retro
• The Roadster
• The E to EV Type

The E to EV Type is based on the Jaguar E-Type. RBW Classic Electric Cars can hit a top speed of 87 mph and a 0-60 mph acceleration in just 8.7 seconds. Equipped with lithium-ion batteries from Hyperdrive, the cars have a range of 160 miles. There are six batteries in the pack offered with two additional options. With the optional seventh battery installation, the range can be extended to 200 miles.

9 Lunaz

Lunaz offers a sustainable solution for converting gas-powered classic cars to electric for enthusiasts. Lunaz works with the original owners during the conversion. Their powertrain is designed and engineered entirely in-house, ensuring high quality and performance. The conversion process begins with a meticulous restoration where the vehicle is stripped down to bare metal.

They Only Convert Specific Classic High-End Luxury Models

They upcycle the materials used in the original high-end luxury cars to maintain their authentic appeal for the current generation and potentially the future. Lunaz also has a partnership with Biffa, a sustainable waste management company, to upcycle their trucks and transition their fleet to zero-emissions powertrains. Lunaz can upcycle 1,110 vehicles a year.

Lunaz Upcycled Models Include:

• Aston Martin DB6
• Bentley
• Jaguar
• Range Rover
• Rolls-Royce

10 BB Classic Cars

BB Classic Cars, based in Skopje, Macedonia, converts gas-powered vehicles to electric. With over a decade of experience, they have made numerous successful conversions. A notable conversion by the company is the classical Zastava 750, more commonly known as the Fiat 600, into an electric classic car. After replacing the gas-powered components with electric propulsion components, they established a 62-mile range and a maximum speed of 81 mph.

BB Classic Cars also offers some accessories that can be fitted onto the vehicle, so customers can customize their electric classic cars. When the company hit a snag while working on the Zastava 750, it formed a partnership with a German company, Kessler Group. This partnership has resulted in lots of successful products.

BB Classic Cars Conversions Include:

• Zastava 750 (Fiat 600)
• Fiat 131
• Alfa Romeo
• Jaguar
• Fiat Abarth Replica