Electromod specialist Electrogenic expands EV technology arm

By Sam Phillips

10 Oct 2022

British electromod firm Electrogenic has announced plans to grow and develop its Powered by Electrogenic division in a bid to widely offer its range of EV conversion kits.

The Oxfordshire-based outfit specialises in electrifying classic cars with ‘drop-in’ conversion kits for various models, including the Land Rover Defender, Citroen DS, Jaguar E-type, Porsche 356, Morgan and Mini.

Now the firm is expanding its Powered by Electrogenic arm and hopes to grow its audience by offering a wider variety of conversion kits to showcase the brand’s EV technology.

Electrogenic plans to launch three further ‘drop-in’ kits for the Land Rover Defender that will be compatible with pre-2016 models.

The new kits will be offered with the choice of a 120kW or 150kW water-cooled motors. 62kWh to 93kWh batteries will be available and placed under the bonnet and behind the rear axle. CCS rapid charging will also be added with the conversion.

The expansion of Powered by Electrogenic will coincide with the firm’s bespoke classic car EV conversion operations.

Electronics says its continued development “underlines the sustained growth in demand for EV conversion”, describing the process as “a vital technological pillar that will support the transition to a low-carbon future”.

We’re delighted to announce the further expansion of our Powered by Electrogenic technology, taking this exciting strand of our business - and the company as a whole - to the next level,” said Electrogenic co-founder, Steve Drummond.

“Each kit will incorporate the latest technology, while also drawing upon the accumulated experience from the cars we’ve converted - cars that our customers, in many cases, drive every day.”

Drummond added that by expanding its B2B technology business, Electrogenic would be able to get its EV conversion technology into more vehicles more quickly.

The firm has also bolstered its technology team with the hiring of Francis Prime as non-executive director, former chief engineer at EV start-up Arrival. Prime will spearhead Electrogenic's research and development activities.

Earlier this year the firm launched its agricultural Land Rover Defender EV conversion kit which had been tested at Worthy Farm, host of the Glastonbury Festival.

The conversion kit swaps the Defender’s engine for a 52kWh battery, allowing for more than 100 miles of emission-free driving.

Electrogenic plans to reveal more details of its future conversion kits from its Powered by Electrogenic arm in the near future.