Exceptional DEFENDER EV Conversion - The Future Now...

[SpudHeadTed]

This is the future...

Let’s aim for 100% of Land Rover Series / Defenders on the road with zero emissions by 2050. Why not?

Recycled EV’s are better for the planet / environment than new EV’s.

EV Land Rover Defender Road Trip - YouTube (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RvyCetgy_os&feature=emb_rel_end)

Price for conversion is obviously the main stumbling block...for now. In 5-10 years such conversions will not only be mainstream, but the first choice for the majority IMO.

NB: As there’s no dedicated Defender EV category yet, I thought general chat was the way to go. Mods feel free to move...

Cheers,
Spud

[RANDLOVER]

The new Defender can be had in plug in hybrid form (with a small battery), in the UK not sure about Aus yet.

Plug-in hybrid Land Rover Defender P400e unveiled - carsales.com.au (https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/plug-in-hybrid-land-rover-defender-p400e-unveiled-126131/)

[goingbush]

The companies doing these conversions should be ashamed of themselves . If they were serious about the environment they could halve the price & still make 50% profit , instead of 200% profit and make the conversions more accessible , the'd make more money in the end as they be selling 10 more affordable conversions instead of 2 to posh *******.

Nothing but Rogues turning people away from the idea.

[SpudHeadTed]

The companies doing these conversions should be ashamed of themselves . If they were serious about the environment they could halve the price & still make 50% profit , instead of 200% profit and make the conversions more accessible , the'd make more money in the end as they be selling 10 more affordable conversions instead of 2 to posh *******.

Nothing but Rogues turning people away from the idea.

Yes agreed, they are predominantly aimed at cashed up hipsters - as if EV conversions are simply cool, rather than better than ICE and vital for the environment.

...I would convert my Defender now if it there was a more affordable drop-in option - but all the enquiries I've made so far have been met with a strange attitude, as if I'm a cashed up hipster who only uses my Defender to pose around town and down at the cafe. When I ask about long range potential and more affordable prices they lose interest in my business. ...still too early obviously.

...But I reckon there will be a rush on EV conversions in a few years time, as all the factors converge, including price of new EV's, price of fuel, world government restrictions on ICE's, battery range improvements, etc...

[SpudHeadTed]

The new Defender can be had in plug in hybrid form (with a small battery), in the UK not sure about Aus yet.

Plug-in hybrid Land Rover Defender P400e unveiled - carsales.com.au (https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/plug-in-hybrid-land-rover-defender-p400e-unveiled-126131/)

Yes good to see a hybrid finally! BUT it's a bit half-arsed with only 44km range electric - why bother? The engineering complexity and hassle of plugging in for just for 44km range? hmm

AND the price! How many can really afford $120k+ for a new vehicle?

Nothing against those who can afford it (I'd love one if I could afford it!) ...but realistically, Defender is now an elitist luxury vehicle like all other Land Rover models. ...No longer a pragmatic, versatile every-woman/man's vehicle - Defender is now a sportscar SUV.

...Which is also why EV conversions of earlier model Defenders will be so popular.

[RANDLOVER]

Yes I hate to say it, but I think things have come full circle, as in just as the original Land-Rover replaced the Jeep, Jeep has now replaced the Defender as the.........
... pragmatic, versatile every-woman/man's vehicle .....

[Gav 110]

Yes good to see a hybrid finally! BUT it's a bit half-arsed with only 44km range electric - why bother? The engineering complexity and hassle of plugging in for just for 44km range? hmm


44km that would satisfy most buyers of the new defender for a weeks worth of travelling to an from there inner city apartment to there inner city place of work (probably get them to there inner city place of worship as well) before even thinking about a recharge[emoji12]

[PhilipA]

44km that would satisfy most buyers of the new defender for a weeks worth of travelling to an from there inner city apartment to there inner city place of work

If it is genuine.

LRO tested the Range Rover PHEV and the range varied downwards enormously depending on weather speed etc etc.

A buyer/owner wrote to LRO complaining that when he asked about battery replacement cost he was quoted GBP10,000 by a dealer.

Regards PhilipA

[DiscoMick]

Most commuters travel less than 44kms.
Toyota's hybrid package has been around for a decade and is well-proven, giving around 25kms or so of electric travel.
Battery warranties seem commonly to be 10 years.

[RANDLOVER]

Yes good to see a hybrid finally! BUT it's a bit half-arsed with only 44km range electric - why bother? The engineering complexity and hassle of plugging in for just for 44km range? hmm

AND the price! How many can really afford $120k+ for a new vehicle?

Nothing against those who can afford it (I'd love one if I could afford it!) ...but realistically, Defender is now an elitist luxury vehicle like all other Land Rover models. ...No longer a pragmatic, versatile every-woman/man's vehicle - Defender is now a sportscar SUV.

...Which is also why EV conversions of earlier model Defenders will be so popular.

Looks like the all electric Defender is going to happen in 2025 New all-electric Land Rover Defender on the way with 300-mile range | Auto Express (https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover/defender/359382/new-all-electric-land-rover-defender-way-300-mile-range)