Kinghorn Electric Vehicles
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Electric car conversions & repairs discussed with the Chargheads YouTube channel
Watch the chargeheads video here - th-cam.com/video/lty90RPf4hg/w-d-xo.html
Our website
kinghornelectricvehicles.com
Transcript
Hi, In this update we just wanted to let you know about the visit we had a while back from Tim and the Chargeheads TH-cam channel. We have put a link to the video in the description so please go and watch it after this. We had a great couple of hours chatting about all things EV and this video is the result. Whilst he was here we were working on the Scimitar and Jaguar conversions alongside a heater repair on a leaf. We also showed him our high mileage ex taxi leaf. It's a bit of a surprise that he described us as a Nissan Leaf specialist but that, in fact is what we have become. We sell, service and repair all makes of electric vehicle but we do have a love for the Leaf. This stems from us using leaf components in most of our conversions and to enable us to do so we have stripped numerous crash damaged Leafs. After getting the components from the leafs we then learned how to re purpose them in our conversions. This experience then led us to being asked to fix other people's cars. We then started to be asked to source and supply leafs. Funny how a business can grow in unexpected ways.
This in depth experience has enabled us to work on a wide variety of electric vehicles from milk floats to teslas and everything in between. These days our workshop sees classic car electric conversions, some leaf based and some not, sitting alongside servicing and repair of other electric vehicles. We also offer an electric vehicle sourcing service where we source EVs from trade auctions for customers ensuring they get exactly the right EV for them while saving money. Our regular update videos will keep you up to date with what we are working on. If there is anything EV related that we could help you with please get in touch.
Like, comment, subscribe, go watch the chargeheads video and until next time KEEP CHARGING AHEAD!
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For more details about us visit kinghornelectricvehicles.com In this update - We introduce you to our latest Morris Minor EV conversion, - Have a look at the Jaguar S Type conversions progress, - Tell you about the faulty Outlander we’ve been working on. - Explain the challenges we have had with very unusual damage on a Leaf - Get a visit from a Renault Kangoo ZE we rapider a while ago - And wa...
Electric Car Conversion and Repairs : What have we been up to?
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For more details about us visit kinghornelectricvehicles.com Hello I'm George Kinghorn, founder of Kinghorn Electric Vehicles, and the story I'm about to tell you involves a Nissan Leaf, a classic Morris Minor, and a pretty ambitious idea. It all started in 2019 when I got my first EV-a Nissan Leaf. I loved the way the car drove but it was pretty Fugly. (I've since learned to appreciate its uni...
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kinghornelectricvehicles.com/leaf-40kwh-battery-replacement
ENV200 40kWh Battery Module replacement
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Reliant Scimitar Electric Classic Car Conversion
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Electric Vehicle Buying Service details - kinghornelectricvehicles.com/electric-vehicle-buying-service Conversion details - kinghornelectricvehicles.com/electric-conversions
Early Nissan Leaf Quick Start Guide
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Early Nissan Leaf Quick Start Guide
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EV Buying Service Explanation
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Check out our EV buying service page for more details. - kinghornelectricvehicles.com/electric-vehicle-buying-service/ Information on the Nissan Newbird. - kinghornelectricvehicles.com/listings_portfolio/1989-nissan-bluebird-ev-conversion-the-newbird/ Contacted us if your interested in using our EV buying service or converting an old car to an EV. - kinghornelectricvehicles.com/contact-us/
Electric Car Conversion Update 2: 1969 Mercedes 280se
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Update number 1 on the 1969 Mercedes we are converting to electric for a customer. More details on our EV conversions here - kinghornelectricvehicles.com/electric-conversions/ Information about our EV buying service here - kinghornelectricvehicles.com/electric-vehicle-buying-service/
Electric Car Conversion Update - 1968 Minor Traveller
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Update number 1 on the 1968 Morris Minor Traveller we are converting to electric for a customer. Please visit our website for more details. kinghornelectricvehicles.com/electric-conversions/
Electric Car Conversion Update 1 - 1969 Mercedes 280se
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Update number 1 on the 1969 Mercedes we are converting to electric for a customer. More details on our EV conversions here - kinghornelectricvehicles.com/electric-conversions/
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Steering wheel buttons - Nissan Leaf how to
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Steering wheel buttons - Nissan Leaf how to
Charge Timer - Nissan Leaf how to
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Charge Timer - Nissan Leaf how to
Control buttons - Nissan Leaf how to
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Control buttons - Nissan Leaf how to
Drive selection Nissan Leaf
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Drive selection Nissan Leaf
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Morris Minor Electric Conversion
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Morris Minor Electric Conversion

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  • @dombenson2571
    @dombenson2571 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A friend owned a Scimelec kit car in 1985. Think the range was about 50 miles or so. The batteries would have been similar to a milk float’s.

    • @georgekinghorn7495
      @georgekinghorn7495 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      An electric one?

    • @dombenson2571
      @dombenson2571 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@georgekinghorn7495 yellow fibre glass kit car adapted to run on a stack of lead batteries.

    • @georgekinghorn7495
      @georgekinghorn7495 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@dombenson2571very cool!

  • @oldevertonianwithloadsofpa6325
    @oldevertonianwithloadsofpa6325 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Could I ask you if you do a Morris minor conversion with no clutch pedal is the vehicle then classed as Automatic? Thankyou.

    • @KinghornElectricVehicles
      @KinghornElectricVehicles 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The conversions use the original gearbox but have no clutch so are technically are automatic. We have never changed them from manual to automatic during the re-registration process but I cant see why we couldn't. Drop me an email to george@kinghornev.com and we can discuss further.

  • @chargeheadsuk
    @chargeheadsuk 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing.👍👍

  • @garage6346
    @garage6346 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did you know princess Anne used to own one of these? 😁

  • @nenadjosipovic1229
    @nenadjosipovic1229 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What was the price for complete modules?

  • @HelpwithMobilityIssues-w1m
    @HelpwithMobilityIssues-w1m 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Audio sounds fine to me (Firefox / desktop pc) but volume is low. Real blast of sound when I moved to another video! What's happening to the Scimitar?

  • @peterbradley4916
    @peterbradley4916 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Audio's terrible. Same as the last video you posted as well. (otherwise, the content is fine).

    • @KinghornElectricVehicles
      @KinghornElectricVehicles 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the feedback. I’ve just watched on a couple of devices and the sound whilst not perfect doesn’t sound too bad to me. What is the issue you are experiencing?

    • @davidstuart4915
      @davidstuart4915 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@KinghornElectricVehicles bad here! Denial wont fix it

    • @KinghornElectricVehicles
      @KinghornElectricVehicles 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@davidstuart4915 Thanks for the comment but I don't understand what you mean.

  • @paulriggers1558
    @paulriggers1558 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nissan EV tech here, do you think EVs should be rammed down our throats, or allowed to perculate into the car scene naturally

  • @chargeheadsuk
    @chargeheadsuk หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking forward to hearing more

  • @itchywitchy
    @itchywitchy หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking forward to seeing the completed Scimitar and the Jag both should be great as EV conversions.

  • @micheltebraake7915
    @micheltebraake7915 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the update.

  • @paulsnook5408
    @paulsnook5408 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can someone please tell me I just don’t understand it why rip the heart out of a classic car when there is no need to. Petrol will be around for a long time and diesel yet! So taking a zombie car to a car show what ever you do don’t open the bonnet as there is nothing there. It’s now a ghost car. And the BMC a series engine was brilliant on fuel economy 40 Mpg + anyway. The heart shape combustion chamber is the most efficient design for an overhead 4 stroke engine. With using today’s technology the A series cylinder head will produce more power and still retain its fuel economy + still using the std camshaft!

    • @KinghornElectricVehicles
      @KinghornElectricVehicles หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Paul, thanks for taking the time to comment. to answer what I think is your question(s) There is no need to take the engine (if thats the heart) out of the car, its nearly an option if you want to change to a better system. It's been going on since the cars were new, you may have noticed quite a few Minors with Rover v8s and Fiat twin cams. As with those this is an upgrade but to a more powerful, smooth engine that doesn't produce any tail pipe emissions. As you appear to be a fan of drag racing it also give much better acceleration as all of the torque is available from zero (A drag racers dream is it not?) Ive never seen any information about the A series being the most efficient combustion chamber - could you send me a link - sounds fascinating, however at the end of the day its still boring fuel that cant be recycled and is causing harm to the environment. As with everything in life classic EV conversions aren't for everyone but if we didnt try different things there would never have been any Hot Rodding etc would there?

  • @prodiptochatterjee3458
    @prodiptochatterjee3458 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This car will be an instant superhit in India 2024.

  • @bobfal
    @bobfal หลายเดือนก่อน

    What would be the cost on such a project?

  • @IsabellaMarrow
    @IsabellaMarrow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Only 24 extra holes 😂

  • @buzzofftoxicblog791
    @buzzofftoxicblog791 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤amazing electric conversion 😎🌍❤️⚡⚡⚡ #buzzofftoxic #juststopoil #TIEDAMEW #hobbit24 #music #renewablepower #sustainableliving #festival #vegan

  • @bid84
    @bid84 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’d miss listening to my Essex v6

  • @paulclark6011
    @paulclark6011 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will this conversion avoid an IVA test, bearing in mind the DVLA '8 points rule' for modified cars?

  • @micheltebraake7915
    @micheltebraake7915 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting project, especially since I have a Scimitar GTE myself. Maybe for the future if the cost comes within my budget. Greetings from the Netherlands.

  • @Inshock22
    @Inshock22 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking at mine it seems the fan is always on, one white block on scale.. is that how they are?

  • @2.3_44XD--
    @2.3_44XD-- 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still nice car, and with CD player 👍👍

  • @kristineandersen6762
    @kristineandersen6762 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you preheat the car without being connected to the charger? Can you preheat the car via the app, and can that be done without being connected via the charging cable to the charging box? Like... if I have parked somewhere, can you preheat it if I don't have access to a charging place?

  • @tonyadeney1245
    @tonyadeney1245 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    to girfriend no not the petrol pump ....... oh no ...... why is it a diesel ? ...... ///// lovely moggies .... tick

  • @chriscronshaw9437
    @chriscronshaw9437 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They sold this car for over £44.000, what a rip off. A classic car ruined and with a range of only 100 miles turned into a shopping car/golf cart. Electric cars are overpriced, limited mileage rubbish. There must be a lots of better ways of saving the planet - dispose of Donald Trump for a start !

  • @ccooper8785
    @ccooper8785 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good looking conversion ! Would it still keep the Road Tax and MOT exemptions after conversion ?

  • @fiorizemichael8417
    @fiorizemichael8417 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you

  • @carltonleboss
    @carltonleboss ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, giving old cars a new lease of life.

  • @sarahmurphy5582
    @sarahmurphy5582 ปีที่แล้ว

    To the point. Thanks for the video, its helped me with a car rental!

  • @irfanaligull3211
    @irfanaligull3211 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you help me

  • @douglasrutter6809
    @douglasrutter6809 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would anyone think of doing something so NASTY to a national treasure 🤮the unique sound of that little engine🤮

    • @KinghornElectricVehicles
      @KinghornElectricVehicles ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment. These conversions are not for everyone. I imagine that some people dont like to see V8s or Fiat twin cams put into Morris Minors. Electrification means they can be used everyday and are now 0% tailpipe emission. Our conversions do not alter the vehicles structure at all. In fact you could take it all out and fit refit the petrol motor if you wanted. Can I ask what your opinion is on the V8, fiat twin cam etc conversions?

  • @takumikid
    @takumikid ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey do us a favor put the original gas motor into it

    • @KinghornElectricVehicles
      @KinghornElectricVehicles ปีที่แล้ว

      We could do but why. It drives much better as electric - smoother, more power and torque. Thanks for the comment though.

  • @63DAVEMAC
    @63DAVEMAC ปีที่แล้ว

    Why make these classics worse instead of better. These cars are ruined, I will never accept electric cars of any type. Such sad days of these cars. This does NOT save the planet .

    • @KinghornElectricVehicles
      @KinghornElectricVehicles ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for commenting. As with everything in life, what one person likes another may not. I wouldn't agree with your opinion on ruining the car - everything is reversible and we have used as much of the original components as possible.

  • @echo9911
    @echo9911 ปีที่แล้ว

    very well done, that's some nice work there! would be nice if it could potentially be converted back as it looks quite clean/original

  • @takumikid
    @takumikid ปีที่แล้ว

    iim sorry but this is the stupidest thing someone has ever done ev swapping a 70s car thats actually stupuid they are ment to have gas guzzling engines electric vehicles are shit

  • @macstyle2012
    @macstyle2012 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 24kw 2013 leaf - until a few days ago it has been charging fine overnight on trickle charger - but lately it has cut itself off and stopped charging after about 5% and I have to press the timer override button for it to carry on charging - I have never set the timer and it says that there is no timer set. Not sure why it has started doing this.

  • @terencemichaels
    @terencemichaels ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a Traveller in the 60's...what i'd give for an electric version!

  • @Dogtagnan
    @Dogtagnan ปีที่แล้ว

    Vastly increased bhp but still with drum brakes and the same old suspension? Those components were insufficient with the old petrol engine.

    • @KinghornElectricVehicles
      @KinghornElectricVehicles ปีที่แล้ว

      Power is turned down to suit the vehicle. electric motors brake using regeneration so no need to upgrade brakes. Car weighs approx 75kg more than original so not much more.

  • @lesklower7281
    @lesklower7281 ปีที่แล้ว

    At least your electrified Morris 1000 would go better than a petrol one l did notice you deleated the spare wheel well l would not drive any car unless it has a spare wheel and a full size one at that in Australia the spare wheel is ecsentual l have a full size spare wheel on my 25 year old Toyota Hilux a luxury item

  • @sham1234567891
    @sham1234567891 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff! What is the cheapest EV kit?

  • @rhnstjegilrhkscvn1djhrj969
    @rhnstjegilrhkscvn1djhrj969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    or how to ruin a classic

  • @eddkennedy6458
    @eddkennedy6458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No more of the famous farting noise when changing gear.

  • @generalvoltage1821
    @generalvoltage1821 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mercedes are an excellent choice for conversions. They were engineered for quiet refined driving. We are sizing up a 1987 W124 300e here in Australia for maybe a twin Hyper9 swap. Looking forward to more details from your projects.