Electric Range Rover | Fully Charged

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
  • Richard at Electric Classic Cars has done it again. A 1982 Range Rover, beautifully converted to 100% electric power takes on a Welsh bog, and survives with gusto.
    Let's Off Road!
    www.electriccl...
    Patreon: / fullychargedshow
    Presented by Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew
    Filmed and Edited by Mark Taylor-Hankins @Inksharkman
    Music - 'Head Out West' by Jody Jenkins

ความคิดเห็น • 1.3K

  • @tomatoisasquishyfruit
    @tomatoisasquishyfruit 6 ปีที่แล้ว +879

    Tesla should focus on selling their batteries and motors worldwide instead of selling cars and they should open conversion and service centres worldwide where people can get their old vehicles converted to EVs. They will find a lot of buyers and wont face the current production issues.

    • @bobbiecurran3380
      @bobbiecurran3380 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Tom they made thier battery patents public years ago

    • @anthonygato407
      @anthonygato407 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      yes! focus more on diy. could certify ppl who do conversions. there would be a rush of ppl buying used lux cars with 300,000 mi on them. they would still be able to offer the app stuff in tesla cars anyway. keep that bs.

    • @mick0905
      @mick0905 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Tom I fully agree. I did the Jaguar factory tour today and saw what went into volume production. Tesla haven't got the experience of volume car production. It's easier for the mainstream car manufacturers with decades of volume production to catch up with EV technology powerplants than it is for Tesla to ramp up their production. They should stick to what they're good at motors and batteries and supply them to established car makers. Win win.

    • @siliquaesid703
      @siliquaesid703 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      All patents are public. That was the original idea behind patents, not to protect, but to disseminate ideas and foster creativity.

    • @rosiehawtrey
      @rosiehawtrey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No, no they shouldn't. The last thing we need is more Elonkretinwagens around the place.

  • @2014andBeyonD
    @2014andBeyonD 6 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    Keep the guy who chooses the music. Music is always overlooked but is much appreciated by those who notice.

    • @kristenhaaland9066
      @kristenhaaland9066 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Almost noone notice, but the music says 50% what happens, heroic, sad, angry, glad and stuff like that

    • @geraldzenelaj
      @geraldzenelaj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Music very royal..🇬🇧

    • @NomadicPhoton
      @NomadicPhoton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed, the music is lovely.

    • @sharkwaffle1582
      @sharkwaffle1582 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's just straight up adventure.mp3, it's perfect

  • @jacoja06
    @jacoja06 6 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    If someone converted a '60s Cadillac Eldorado or Fleetwood, I would fall off my chair with excitement. Imagine all of the batteries you could fit :)

    • @Munkenba
      @Munkenba 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Those things also deserve an electric sound, you look at those rocket ship tail lights on a 1959 caddy and you already imagine a calm electric whir.

    • @DazzaDirect
      @DazzaDirect 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @James '60s Cadillac Eldorado 2,300-2,400 kg > +20% Mass, it would need 20 of them batteries up from 16. 80KWH Battery to 100KWH , but YEAH ! +1

    • @JIEON.C
      @JIEON.C 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      James I dream about converted 68 Oldsmobile Toronado!

    • @DougHNuts-ee3vn
      @DougHNuts-ee3vn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I'm telling you, this conversion thing will replace lost jobs by today's mechanics as they re-tool and get re-trained to convert any vehicle! I see a bright future ahead! I mean can you imagine an RV converted to an EV? WOW! So many retirees like to go cross country in an RV but the gas bill is huge but now we have options!

    • @dlittlester
      @dlittlester 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Neil Young has one, I heard.

  • @jhchooo
    @jhchooo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Not only is it an amazing EV conversion, you are keeping a classic on the road instead of the junkyard! Electric Classic should come to the US as they'll do a ton of business here.

  • @4xoverland
    @4xoverland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm running a series on my channel on a 45-year old Range Rover Classic, and this video has given me inspiration on what to do next. Fancy a collaboration video?

  • @granadakimj
    @granadakimj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    "So it will go now?" "It will, if you take the handbrake off..." xD

  • @pauladams1814
    @pauladams1814 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    A proper British car in proper British weather, my stiff upper lip is quivering. Love it ♡

  • @Jupiter065
    @Jupiter065 6 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    A reliable Range Rover? That's a novelty!

    • @YAUUN
      @YAUUN 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Don't worry, they left the original transmission in.

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It still drips oil so you know it's not a fake. 💧

    • @nicholasvouis7287
      @nicholasvouis7287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      They're reliable if you do regular maintenance as scheduled. The problem is most second owners don't. Mine has 214k miles on it currently, no lights on the dash. Runs and shifts fine. Every electronic works. Only 1 broken cupholder. Pretty good for that mileage I'd think.

    • @nadirg6055
      @nadirg6055 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@j_freed I laughed way more than what I should have 😂🆘

    • @husq2100
      @husq2100 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      YAUUN I don’t think so... they may not have changed it, but someone else has I think

  • @BrianJense
    @BrianJense 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Love how this youtube channel always surprises me with unexpected content. And always so interesting.

  • @hashbrownsforhamster
    @hashbrownsforhamster 6 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Giving new meaning to the name RANGE Rover :D

    • @_-_-_-_9407
      @_-_-_-_9407 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Range Anxiety Rover

    • @klpinfl127
      @klpinfl127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I see what you did there :)

    • @gilogreenaway2989
      @gilogreenaway2989 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yep it takes the range from the rover.

  • @jehugarcia
    @jehugarcia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    very nice conversion right there. congrats guys

  • @ChunkyMonkaayyy
    @ChunkyMonkaayyy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The noise from driving over leaves being louder than the car, just great!! :D

  • @adampoll4977
    @adampoll4977 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Richard would make a great regular guest presenter.

  • @jestronixhanderson9898
    @jestronixhanderson9898 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    We had driveway like this on our farm, over 5 kilometres of glorious mud :) I used to have to ride a motocross to the bus stop every day to get to school ! Every kids dream :) I'd just love to take this back on the farm :) it looks so un electric it would fit right in at the co-op picking up some feed and fert :)

  • @megaswenson
    @megaswenson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How WONDERFUL, to see the electric vehicle drive past the non-polluting (and non-gulf-states-enriching) source of its own energy!

  • @Abrikosmanden
    @Abrikosmanden 6 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    EV off roading just makes so much sense! Can't wait for the first EV off roader with a motor for each wheel instead of diffs.
    Very nice car, but the thing I enjoyed most about this video is the simultaneous nerdgasm between Richard and Robert :)

    • @klokstop
      @klokstop 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thomas Bidstrup have you checked out the newly arriving Bollinger EV 4x4 ... worth a view

    • @Abrikosmanden
      @Abrikosmanden 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, I've seen it. Very nice, but still has diffs. I don't get it!

    • @Thanos.m
      @Thanos.m 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It makes no sense sorry how are you gonna charge your batteries in a long trail also what happens if you sort something out in watter

    • @gasdive
      @gasdive 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      thanos mousios The same as if you run out of petrol on a long trail, and the same as if you short something out in a petrol car.

    • @coteya
      @coteya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      my mecanical diesel wont short out, and i can get someone to bring or carry spare fuel

  • @TomWorley
    @TomWorley 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Another fantastic conversion from Electric Classic Cars!

  • @oldgregg2057
    @oldgregg2057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No comment on cost, top speed, 0-60? Would like to know that kind of info. I know its not the point but it's nice to know. 175 mile range is impressive but what was his average speed? What is the charging time?
    Lots of important information missing here.

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And give it a Doug Score.

  • @57northphoto32
    @57northphoto32 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Been waiting for this review, and it certainly didn’t disappoint 👍🏻.

  • @michaelovitch
    @michaelovitch 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm interested by the roof between the house and the garage,very cool.

  • @moochincrawdad
    @moochincrawdad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    "We charge our cars using solar panels..."
    Country of origin: England
    Good luck with that! 😂

    • @garethgriffiths2307
      @garethgriffiths2307 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Heck I have a friend in Yukon that runs his house mostly on solar, even with 6 hours of sunlight in mid winter... UK has more light than that :-)

    • @HDDIYs
      @HDDIYs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Plants use sunlight to photosynthesis, uk is one of the greenest countries. So there must be light coming in

    • @ukgman
      @ukgman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HDDIYs Spot on my friend, you've nailed it. Simple as that :)

    • @HarrySarge96
      @HarrySarge96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They're in Wales

    • @jayb2128
      @jayb2128 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, it's about light not how sunny it is. Bobby has been charging his car(s) with solar panels for a number of years now, so it's been working quite well, no luck needed.

  • @EliteClinicalResearch
    @EliteClinicalResearch 6 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    I love the music in this one!

    • @deus_ex_machina_
      @deus_ex_machina_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sounds like old adventure movies. Really suits the content.

    • @SnakeyUk08
      @SnakeyUk08 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sounded like a happy go lucky western was waiting for Indian's and cowboys ;) lol

    • @abcde12345fghijab
      @abcde12345fghijab 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too 😁

    • @Obscurai
      @Obscurai 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Raw Hide! On the Ponderosa range. Yee Haw! Anyone know the composition?

    • @anthonyfeatherstone2220
      @anthonyfeatherstone2220 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same question, would love to know - might even have a go at playing it myself with the video muted

  • @Neojhun
    @Neojhun 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Instant Response Torque & Off Roading just the perfect Pairing. Just need bigger capacity battery packs soo big tanks have useful range. One 200kwh Solid State Batteries are mass produced these Off Roading BEV will be soo much fun.

    • @saliman4874
      @saliman4874 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I don't understand why is 200 miles range not enough for people. Especially in car like this. I don't see this as a car which will make 200+ miles a day

    • @Neojhun
      @Neojhun 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Different Use Case. This is NOT a City car. We're taking AWD Off-Roading most likely to more Remote Places. Soo in that use case Range is Necessary.

    • @knifeyonline
      @knifeyonline 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a car invented for rich people to pootle around their paddocks and go pheasant hunting. Remote places? I don't think so lol.

  • @ericdelvin5882
    @ericdelvin5882 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys have made my day. Just finishing watching Electric Range Rover ; Fully Charged. What you have done has been my dream for the last 2 years. Thank you all for sharing your creation with the rest of the world, congratulations on your achievements and your skills. Eric Delvin

  • @jimwilliams1536
    @jimwilliams1536 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    We need a electric conversion company that makes the kit to convert your classic.

    • @mattwoodproperty
      @mattwoodproperty 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Jim Williams you mean like the one that is in the entire video? And it showed the Porsche they did, and countless other covered by this channel?

    • @letsgocamping88
      @letsgocamping88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      An off the shelf kit that you fit yourself would be fantastic

    • @oblitafier
      @oblitafier 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Electric Classic Cars can supply the parts for DIY conversion.

    • @blahblahblahblah2837
      @blahblahblahblah2837 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      In the US there's a company called EV West that have off the shelf kits for a small range of cars (VW bug for example)

    • @365techtips
      @365techtips 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rasputin Any idea how much the kits cost?

  • @desparky
    @desparky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I had the same model Rangie years ago and loved it. However, the only way to stop it leaking oil was to stop putting oil in it !!! This is a way better solution. Well planned and executed conversion, and fantastic end result. Wish it was mine.

    • @richardloveday1092
      @richardloveday1092 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No you don't mate...remebr all those bloody problems after problems...hahahaha. but it is cool...but don't want another even electric....now a 110 all done up the same...yup yup!!

  • @iainamurray
    @iainamurray 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Obviously doesn’t need a snorkel to breathe, but can it still swim like a Range Rover?

    • @CalHallows
      @CalHallows 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So the electric motor wont mind a bit of fresh water, but mud and guck or salt water wont make it terribly happy. With adequate cooling the majority of the electronics could be completely sealed (such as the batteries, speed controllers and the like) so it could probably be made to go swimming, but I wouldn't really fancy it on the off chance...

    • @Adrian_Nel
      @Adrian_Nel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Swimming with cars, no matter how well prepared, is not a good idea, take it from one who has been there, done that.

    • @knifeyonline
      @knifeyonline 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      but if you want to go swimming with cars more than anything else you want to do with the car, it's always a good idea lol

    • @Grumpy_old_Boot
      @Grumpy_old_Boot 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, there's a reason why the really big submarines like electric motors and nuclear powerplants.

    • @oldrrocr
      @oldrrocr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      why not just use a submersible electric motor. The design is not that different. Also, I dont understand why you would go to all the trouble to do a Range Rover. Porsche, XKE, RX7 - yes, but Range Rover? Just to prove you can do it?

  • @tomonabudget
    @tomonabudget 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And even with the engine replaced, being a Landrover it will find a way to leak oil.

  • @bazzanoid1
    @bazzanoid1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So if Tesla batteries are the most energy-dense available, I'd be curious to see what would happen to the available capacity and range if you swapped out the batteries in a Leaf for Tesla ones, and maybe squeezed some extra packs in there somewhere too......

    • @riggald9864
      @riggald9864 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What would happen? The Leaf would become a $55k - $73k car like the Model 3 is, and not a $29k-$36k car like it is.

    • @Arpin_Lusene
      @Arpin_Lusene 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Barry Wellington Well not only the battery, tesla's motor is the most efficient EV motor out there, it has more power while being more compact compared to its competitors. If you look at some other EVs out there, on the spec they squeezed in more batteries which means more Kwh(total energy), but the range is shorter compared to tesla.

  • @Roxor128
    @Roxor128 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I reckon a lot of farmers would like a new version of this. Rugged, off-road 4WD vehicle, couple of hundred kays of range they can plug in at home to charge.

  • @TRYtoHELPyou
    @TRYtoHELPyou 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I laughed so much. I love you guys!best show ever. I have done a LOT of off roading in my life. This would have been a fun trip. Wish I was there :)

  • @timmytubede
    @timmytubede 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    An electric drivetrain is so much better suited for off roading.
    With a fossil engine you have an uneven power delivery, you lack torque at low rpm that has to be compensated with a either a lot of gears or a torque converter and you need differentials and locks on them. You also have bad vibrations from an engine and combustion engines generally need air to combust. So you need a snorkel for deep water.
    In an electric vehicle on the other hand you can just install one motor per wheel, so the locking differential is just a software and can be made to be always on, even in corners. You can start and stop and drive at low speeds without a problem due to the working of an electric motor. Electric motors have a very smooth power delivery and usually make no vibrations, that helps you to maintain traction on slippery slopes. Electric motors don't need air to work, you could fully submerge the car in the river and it would still drive, given that all the wiring has been properly insulated and the motor itself is sealed as well.

  • @TheProjectOverload
    @TheProjectOverload 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Another great episode - love these "alternative" EV platforms - This is the future of classic cars. All the style and none of the power-train problems.

  • @gamingjesus6134
    @gamingjesus6134 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This build must've been one expensive conversion..

    • @ssgeek4515
      @ssgeek4515 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are quite right. Unless the component parts are scaled up to reduce the cost,an indevidual conversion is really only for the wealthy. This is for people that already have a oil burning range rover and feel a bit eco

  • @Jorge-Tamacas
    @Jorge-Tamacas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Interesting car. I can see the electric motor has enough power to move such a heavy car, it has a good range for a car that heavy. A light weight car like mine ('89 Geo Metro), it's a cheaper version of the Suzuki Swift it would get a better range. Interesting to see old cars converted to electric, doing it you forget about refueling, oil changes, coolant and another fluids, except the transmission and differential oil. Great video

  • @martythemartian99
    @martythemartian99 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    The Grand Tour? Pfffftht; who needs it when you have a far better motoring program right here.

    • @Kelsdoggy
      @Kelsdoggy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely agree!

    • @hanniffydinn6019
      @hanniffydinn6019 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are old petrol heads...prefer this new electric nerdgasm!

    • @shanekennedy1480
      @shanekennedy1480 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree mate!!! 🤖👌 Kryten is a lovely bloke unlike the big headed old top gear knobs!!!! He hee hee! 😂

  • @esunisen3862
    @esunisen3862 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Could it be the only reliable Range Rover in the Universe ?

    • @henkdevrjes9640
      @henkdevrjes9640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      S2000 starter button

    • @asomind
      @asomind 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@henkdevrjes9640 so no then eheh

  • @ahaveland
    @ahaveland 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think Richard is going to be swamped with even more orders after this.

  • @SamsungKE
    @SamsungKE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    11:30 “same knob and same awkwardness to get it in” you say 😉 😂😂

  • @MarksGoneWalking
    @MarksGoneWalking 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a great vid - enjoyed watching this, we had the V8 model back in the day. Fantastic conversion - brilliant. Subbed and liked. 👍

  • @dalveerbansal1324
    @dalveerbansal1324 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    great scenery and setting ...really suited the car and the review.... fun to watch

  • @directorjustin
    @directorjustin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Electric off roaders can't come fast enough! Take note Jeep, people DO want electric off roaders!

  • @paulbrowne5049
    @paulbrowne5049 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'm loving this. It's just another example of how superior electric powertrains are compared to fossil engines. Once battery models fall further in price more retrofits will happen for sure.

    • @maxwellolson8580
      @maxwellolson8580 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe in a car or light duty vehicle however electric doesn't stand a chance in industrial applications. diesel and gasoline will never be topped for industrial usage.

    • @Katzelle3
      @Katzelle3 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maxwellolson8580
      Cranes (in both industrial and construction applications) and Bucket wheel excavators are electric nowadays and so are most machines that sit inside any sort of building (such as a factory or a warehouse). Diesel engines are mostly used for sea travel and transportation due to the high specific energy of Diesel. That is until batteries reach a specific energy beyond 3 kWh/kg.

    • @andyw4844
      @andyw4844 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maxwellolson8580 HFCV and electric are already being used in increasing numbers around the world for buses and trucks, not sure what other industrial uses you're referring to, but i'm 100% sure they can all be replaced. Even Maersk have committed to 100% clean energy use on its massive fleet of tankers and container ships by 2050. That's a bold statement.

    • @morosis82
      @morosis82 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maxwellolson8580 you mean like mine trucks and trains? The diesel electric ones?

  • @badartist18
    @badartist18 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This is the kind of EV conversion I love the most, and I would love to convert my Pajero/Shogun mk1.

    • @Bonezmi16
      @Bonezmi16 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bruno Ribeiro i also want to do my shogun! mk2 v6 isn’t the most economical to drive...

    • @DVTREALMAN150
      @DVTREALMAN150 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wonder what the cost will be for a conversion on a Pajero?

    • @jojocampfull
      @jojocampfull 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thinking of doing this to my Pajero, If the diesel engine energy gives up!

  • @DazzaDirect
    @DazzaDirect 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    @fullychargedshow think this is an '82 not a '72 (updated HTH)

    • @mattwoodproperty
      @mattwoodproperty 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dazza Direct well it is ‘Y’ registered after all...

    • @DazzaDirect
      @DazzaDirect 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @matthewwood @fullychargedshow updated the description

    • @fullychargedshow
      @fullychargedshow  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, you are correct and I've corrected it. Sorry, my fail.

    • @DazzaDirect
      @DazzaDirect 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @fullychargedshow no need for apology, happy to have helped, thankyou for the amazing unique well produced content, (tip my hat)

  • @philroberts201
    @philroberts201 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brothers from another mother ;-) How excited do you two get at the same things!! Youve even got the same sense of humour.. very cool car!

  • @jur4x
    @jur4x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Visibility out of this thing must be amazing, compared to most modern cars

    • @fullychargedshow
      @fullychargedshow  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Very good point, the visibility is incredible, I'm sure by modern safety standards it's relatively dangerous but you feel very open inside.

    • @riggald9864
      @riggald9864 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep - making the screen pillars out of coat-hanger wire instead of armour plate makes a huge difference!.

    • @jur4x
      @jur4x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well, I'd rather see as much as possible around, so I can take more preventive actions :) Also, I can understand that thing with windscreen and thick A-pillars. However I do really hate those small side windows that are only there for design purposes - "to look it more sporty".
      A whole bus manages to hide behind my C-pillar when I'm pulling out of parallel parking - just behind C-pillar, and just outside mirror line of sight.

    • @mikec5820
      @mikec5820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thick pillars are not always necessary for roof strength. Many race vehicles in SCORE off road competitions utilize 1.63 to 1.75" diameter chromoly tubing. High quality materials and competent engineering solve that problem.
      I agree that visibility plays a primary role in accident prevention. These (all too common) upswept beltlines are dysfunctional and unattractive.

  • @heartland96a
    @heartland96a 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We may not hover cars but converting old cars to electric will make some peoples heads explode!
    Thanks for the great views of the Welsh country side!

  • @JanPieterGerritsen
    @JanPieterGerritsen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am converted.... this is the proper way of doing it. Taking an old Rangerover, which in it self is ecological as demolishing electric cars is quit a burden on the eco system anyway, and convert it to electrical is the way forward. I want one to replace my old Land Rover with sticker "using a car longer then 20 years is green way of living".

  • @TheExtraleague
    @TheExtraleague 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This remind me the old stylish Top Gear series. It fits for James May ..like two gentlemans discus the car. Man with these camera shots and music is pure gold.

  • @megawega
    @megawega 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    What a video, hat's down gentlemen!

  • @spshowcase2040
    @spshowcase2040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This proves that there is no excuse to make pick ups and SUVs electric. Car manufacturers should be ashamed of themselves. This is one of the coolest EV conversions I've ever seen. Well done!

  • @ChunkyMonkaayyy
    @ChunkyMonkaayyy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love these kinds of videos. There's a guy who converted a VW bus, using Tesla motor/diff, and it screams!!

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an absolute minter! How much did this cost? Think I need one!!!

  • @cedarslopestudio974
    @cedarslopestudio974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Kind of ironic that it is electric, since Rovers always had wiring issues.

  • @andymckee53
    @andymckee53 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My like is for the film crew who did a stand up job in trying conditions - super stuff! Richard is such a great car builder - when I win Lotto he will be converting my Lamborghini to electric!

  • @aws47
    @aws47 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have watched this twice so far - first time for the education and entertainment, second time to appreciate the camera work. Top stuff!

  • @DougHNuts-ee3vn
    @DougHNuts-ee3vn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great business model is to make "drop-in" conversion kits for the most popular vehicles at first then do the others later. So you have an old Mustang and you get a drop-in kit including a video on how to install it step by step. Seems like that would be a promising aftermarket business model.

  • @attilazk
    @attilazk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I vision it when you want to drive into central London and the police stops you that this car puts out too much fumes... then he has to look for the missing tailpipe. :D

    • @davidlazarus67
      @davidlazarus67 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PeaceWithDefenseOnly Now we can only wait for the Chelsea tractors to be converted to EV.

    • @888johnmac
      @888johnmac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess they will have to change it's taxation class from PLG to EV

  • @gusdrivinginaustralia6168
    @gusdrivinginaustralia6168 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy is great, love that he keeps them as original and basic as possible. They get along really well. He looks a bit like Cameron Smith NRL player too.

  • @TheStwat
    @TheStwat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That thing is brilliant. I miss my Range Rover so much. Even though it was the most unreliable car i have ever owned, I loved it.

    • @hanniffydinn6019
      @hanniffydinn6019 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TheStwat aka Stuart Wright magic of electric it makes old cars 110% reliable.... So cool... I dream of having a electric lotus esprit...

    • @geoffschneider5760
      @geoffschneider5760 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      And there it is: Why those of us who are able to put our underwear on all by ourselves are dumb enough - even after decades - to own one or two. Well said.

    • @Joaofigas1
      @Joaofigas1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really? i still have a Range Classic from 1996 5 doors dark green , 2.5 tdi engine and never gave me problems yet , brought brand new back in 1996

  • @mykeready3742
    @mykeready3742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cost £60k ish.
    Bloody hell. That buys 48,388 litres of diesel. That is nearly 300,000 miles How the hell is that cost effective?
    Solar and wind power are NOT reliable enough to only use green generation charge EV’s so a large percentage of the power is still coming from coal, oil or nuclear power stations. Not to mention the environmental implications of mining the lithium and end of use disposable.
    I agree we need to change what we do but that makes no sense at all.

  • @jamesandrew62
    @jamesandrew62 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whatever the cost, worth every penny. Next to actually construct a fill size electric tank!

  • @smOOdiebOOdie
    @smOOdiebOOdie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:47 already classic Leyland electrical problems 😂 (bonnet bulb randomly turned on)
    Awesome car tho, dang!

  • @ZJC743
    @ZJC743 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anyway you could do a review of one of their Fiat 500 conversions? Thank you!

  • @A1DJPaul
    @A1DJPaul 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some how 50 yrs on these cars still Look Fantastic.
    There is nothing like a 2dr Rangey.
    I want Another.
    So many of them were Wasted by those who never understood them.
    Once you buy one You keep it for life.
    The Cost of repairs & Restorations is nothing compared to the price of buying modern 4 x 4 's.
    Provided you look after it correctly.

  • @unixbash
    @unixbash 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This was such an enjoyable episode!

  • @bra_todo
    @bra_todo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The guy didn't show anything about how he put this together... what an annoyance.

  • @sixmagpies
    @sixmagpies 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Old girl still has such class.

  • @kuplayfordvalls6781
    @kuplayfordvalls6781 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How can you change gear on an EV? Can someone explain it to me? Thanks!

    • @reconnectdoo3194
      @reconnectdoo3194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can put e motor in exactly same position like petrol engine and your gear box do work like before...there is no difference just don't hold foot on throttle when changing gears

  • @Shazzkid
    @Shazzkid 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "same awkwardness to get it in" you and me both bro

  • @morphshag
    @morphshag 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s amazing. I hope one day I’ll get to own an electric car. It’s really is the future of motoring.

  • @celavisadave
    @celavisadave 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was fun! Loved the upbeat tune too!

  • @sebastianmuller1210
    @sebastianmuller1210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Two old bloaks utterly excited" about driving a car. An absolut joy to watch, in a perfect setup. And furthermore the car transversion is just perfect.

  • @rogerhudson9732
    @rogerhudson9732 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The best classic just got better. I see JLR classics are doing nut and bolt remanufacture of classic RRs, they need to electrify them. Do to RR what they did to the E-type Jag.
    Of course the conversion is very expensive.

    • @karimalameddine5092
      @karimalameddine5092 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roger Hudson any ideas on Discovery 3-4 conversation?

  • @roddyk05
    @roddyk05 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You wouldn’t be able to keep up with the demand if you started making these things commercially. RRC with electric power - what a combination 👍👍👍

  • @PurchenZuPoden
    @PurchenZuPoden 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just mind-blowing!

  • @felipesoftplan
    @felipesoftplan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That piece of shit become just great... he takes of which makes this car horrible and keep what make it great. That's fantastic.

    • @spencerwilton5831
      @spencerwilton5831 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Felipe da Silva Corrêa Nothing shit about an early Range Rover! Tidy Ines are very sought after and priced for good examples are rising all the time.

    • @felipesoftplan
      @felipesoftplan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Spencer Wilton I have one of that generation years back. Its fantastic. Very confortable and quiet. It broke all the time. Itsnt reliable at all. But was a great car. Because of that I think what he makes its great. Keep what is good and take off what is not.

  • @fineartz99
    @fineartz99 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Superlative conversion !
    // and cinematically exquisite presentation.

  • @rosiehawtrey
    @rosiehawtrey 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahh, those lovely British Leyland panel gaps have been retained.. 5mm one end, 5cm at t'other... Don't ask us about the Marina latches.
    I *still* think this is criminal - both environmentally and to utterly wreck a car in good original condition.
    "There's no pollution..." a load of utter bollocks.

  • @quantum12b
    @quantum12b 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant British Classic! Brilliant British comedy :0)

  • @sprezzatura8755
    @sprezzatura8755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please make an EV Conversion Kit for RR Classics. EV West and Zelectric have done so for VW and Porsche.

  • @DuncanCunningham
    @DuncanCunningham 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    best video yet boys

  • @vurna
    @vurna 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much does all the parts cost for an ev-conversion like this one?

  • @Petriefied0246
    @Petriefied0246 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why have they left the transmission in? Surely bolting the motor to a diff would be the ideal solution?

    • @Petriefied0246
      @Petriefied0246 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rasputin surely skipping the unnecessary mechanism would make it simpler? Even connecting the motor to the transfer/drop box would be a solution and still allow the centre diff to be locked off road.

    • @iloveamerica1966
      @iloveamerica1966 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maintains the 4WD?

  • @Dave-in-France
    @Dave-in-France 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant video of a dirty, horrible old Range Rover - except it's NOT !!!!!

  • @BOTYgaming
    @BOTYgaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These 2 are so charming together, love the banter and music in this video!

  • @Simon-dm8zv
    @Simon-dm8zv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So where does one buy Tesla batteries?

  • @marlboro9tibike
    @marlboro9tibike 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    jesus, I dont mind having one

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is my fave Range Rover and an electric version is awesome!
    Modern RRs are very homogenous.

  • @cepaposible
    @cepaposible 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I hope Land Rover is watching and learning.

  • @davidgillettuk9638
    @davidgillettuk9638 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see Richard on screen again. Miss him from the scrap heap days.
    Range Rover great sound? Sounds like a milk float, memories of childhood.

  • @ChristianrnstrupRasmussen
    @ChristianrnstrupRasmussen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is what Land Rover should be, from now on all new products by default. END. I find it cheerful with the conversion, perhaps it's the editor's choice of music, anyway well done great job.

    • @zacharyaltman3148
      @zacharyaltman3148 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd like to see defender purists reaction to that

  • @tienenaar2295
    @tienenaar2295 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe do a episode where you do a panel talk with famous TH-cam stars who have a electric car channel like: Kim from "Like Tesla" & Bjørn Nyland. Would love to hear what you think will be the future and discuss how living with electric cars is like day to day.

  • @thespector8587
    @thespector8587 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And unlike the petrol Land Rover, this one is actually somewhat reliable.

    • @robt2151
      @robt2151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have had a V8-engined 127 for over twenty years - it failed to start only once in that time and it never failed to get me home.

  • @evermichael
    @evermichael 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done on this on this one!
    Stood out as the best put together episode by far.
    You have a strong team in all departments on this one; and the music had a super adventurous tone which elevated the content and engagement.
    Not to mention the rapport between Richard and Robert :D They goof well together.

  • @DanielHeppner
    @DanielHeppner 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How do these guys get their hands on the Tesla batteries?

  • @ScaniaVabis580
    @ScaniaVabis580 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Electric... Nice way of ruining an epic car.

    • @ScaniaVabis580
      @ScaniaVabis580 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Condemmed Account yeah looks good, and as you say, 175 miles is probably more than a tank of fuel would get one lol.... But the noise and rumble of the old engine in the original was one of a kind... Imo

    • @ScaniaVabis580
      @ScaniaVabis580 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @gilessmokey.. I'd be surprised if it makes it 50 miles!

  • @KuraIthys
    @KuraIthys 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ahh. Some parts of this are just PAINFULLY British... XD

  • @oumaniac
    @oumaniac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait till conversions become affordable. My P38 is waiting!