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Electric Classic Cars specializes in electrifying vehicles like the classic Land Rover Defender, and Mat Watson of CarWow recently got the chance to drive two of them: a 1996 Land Rover Defender and 2010 Land Rover Defender SVX Spectre. The petrol powerplant has been swapped out for a Tesla Model S 100D system that sits in the middle of the chassis, which means it has been rotated and connected to prop shafts, complete with electronic locking differentials at each end.
The original Tesla battery has been divided, with 60 kWh sitting under the hood and the 40 kWh located beneath the trunk. What does all this mean? They each make around 450 horsepower and can hit 60 mph in around 3.95-seconds and 5-seconds respectively. How much will it cost you to get one? How about $208,000 USD and that doesn’t include delivery should you not be able to pick it up in person.
- Speed & Range: The Gokart PRO reaches 23 mph and has a 15.5-mile range on one charge.
- Powerful Performance: Features a rear-wheel drive with 4,800W power and 96N torque for quick acceleration.
- Safety First: Built with a high-strength steel frame, supports up to 220 lbs, and includes triple anti-collision protection.
