"Converting a classic car into an electric vehicle is sometimes accompanied by an eye-watering bill. But it doesn't have to be like that. Cheap and cheerful EV conversions are possible, and the Porsche 924S in the EVTuners video below is a testament to that. Imagine this: $20,000 for a classic two-door sports car with enough performance for everyday driving, a real-world highway range of around 200 miles and access to public charging nationwide. What's not to love?"
"Thankfully, it's a rust-free car that lived most of its life in New Mexico, which made things a lot easier to manage. Then, the search for a donor EV began. A 2023 Nissan Leaf with the big motor and big battery was sourced, and it was a good deal once again. With just 8,000 miles on the clock, the EV's main components were as good as new."
"Half of the 60-kilowatt-hour battery pack sits under the hood, alongside a relay box and a Tesla-sourced power brake system, while the other half of the battery lives where the backseat used to be. The original engine and transmission were thrown out, with the Leaf's 214-horsepower electric motor powering the rear wheels through a set of reinforced CV axles. A Resolve EV controller ties everything together nicely, including the original CHAdeMO charging port."
A 1988 Porsche 924S was purchased after sitting 15 years and converted to electric using major components from a 2023 Nissan Leaf. The car remained rust-free after living mostly in New Mexico. A 60-kilowatt-hour Leaf pack was split, with half installed under the hood and half in the former backseat, alongside a relay box and a Tesla-sourced power brake system. The original engine and transmission were removed, and the Leaf's 214-horsepower motor now drives the rear wheels through reinforced CV axles. A Resolve EV controller integrates systems and retains the original CHAdeMO charging port. The conversion yields everyday performance and an approximately 200-mile real-world highway range for roughly $20,000.
Read at InsideEVs
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