It’s simple to convert Porsche 911 to electric drive thanks to this kit

The times of homemade EV conversion kits are long gone. We are entering an era of more and more accomplished electric car conversions. From small companies offering niche services to automotive giants realizing that a big portion of car owners have perfectly functioning vehicles - the only thing they need is a new heart.

Electrogenic is a UK-based company that offers EV conversion kits. While there are many companies out there that offer similar services, Electrogenic has a very specific USP. Their kits are bolt-in replacements for the existing engines. There is no need for extensive work - the old engine comes out, and the new electric motor comes in. The batteries usually take the place of the fuel tank and - if you ever wish - the whole conversion can be easily reversed.

The latest kit from the company offers the conversion for 2 models of Porsche 911 - the G-body made between 1974 and 1989, and the 964 series made between 1989 and 1994. The beauty of the setup is that absolutely no cutting or chassis adjustments are needed - the car stays 100% original apart from its new electric motor. This should keep the value of the classic 911 intact.

Two versions of the kit are available - either 160 kW or 240 kW (214 hp or 322 hp). Both come with the same 62 kWh battery which the company claims, should deliver up to 200 miles (320 km) of range on a single charge. The battery supports 6.6 kW charging at 240 V from a domestic plug or up to 50 kW at a DC fast charger. The latter option should replenish the battery in about 1 hour.

As you can imagine, even the less powerful 214 hp electric motor transforms the classic Porsche 911 into a sub-5 seconds sprint master. The serious fun though starts with the 322 hp kit which cuts the 0 to 60 mph time down to 3.8 seconds. The less powerful kit construction means the vehicle stays within its original weight and its slightly improved performance does not need improved brakes. The 322 hp kit on the other hand may need upgraded suspension and brakes.

The battery is cleverly split between the frunk and the engine bay. 40 kWh sits in the front with the rest packed neatly with the new electric motor. That way the weight balance stays at 49:51 which is quite an improvement over the original 40:60 split. The whole conversion adds 100 kg (220 lbs) to the weight of the car.

The company doesn’t list any prices on its website but it suggests the conversion should come in under $120,000 or €110,000. That’s of course without the vehicle itself. Apart from the Porsche kits, Electronics offers plug-and-play solutions for the classic Jaguar E-Type and Land Rover Defender. The Land Rover Defender kits are quite interesting and come with batteries of up to 93 kWh capacity.

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