Up next QA1 Announces New Expansion of its Classic Mopar Suspension Line Published on March 23, 2021 Author Chris Hamilton Tags E.C.D. Automotive Design, Electric, land rover, range rover, tesla, Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 The First Electric Range Rover Classic (RRC) powered by a Tesla motor! With Video! E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s leader for custom and restored Land Rovers and Defenders, today announces the completion of the direct drivetrain. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter The journey for this electric build began several months ago when E.C.D. partnered with the U.K.’s leader in electric conversions of classic vehicles, Electric Classic Cars (ECC), to secure the Tesla motor. From there, E.C.D. embarked on its 2,200-hour luxury design experience, walking the client through countless customization options, creating a state-of-the-art 3D rendering and completely stripping down, transforming and modernizing the client’s Range Rover Classic while staying true to its original look and heritage. E.C.D.’s build process takes place in their 45,000 square-foot “Rover Dome” facility where the truck traveled through 12 bays, each filled with specialized technicians and master certified craftsmen. The team of over 50 completely immerses themselves into each build. From electronic upgrades like cutting edge audio and in-dash navigation systems, to cosmetic options like seat upholstery stitching and wet sanded exteriors for a polished finish, to luxurious add-ons such as drink cabinets – no detail goes unnoticed. The Tesla motor is packaged with a 100-kWh battery pack and can drive an estimated 220 miles on a five-hour charge, while reaching 0-60 mph in an impressive 5.2 seconds. “Being leaders in the luxury custom car industry, it was important to us to expand our offerings into the electric market,” said Tom Humble, founder of E.C.D. Automotive. “Now that we have finished the Electric Range Rover Classic we’re going to continue to innovate and electrify Defenders and other Land Rovers. We offer our clients world class customization, and we are excited to add this new electric option to our truck builds.” This Electric RRC is finished in a glossy Alpine White paint, to starkly contrast the black grille and compliment the silver metal front and rear bumpers. Riding on 18” Land Rover Boost 5 Spoke wheels and Continental Cross Contact Tires, the RRC drives in powerful silence and features classic interior elements such as tan leather seating, a dark wood finish on the dash and custom vertical diamond stitching throughout. Modern technology enhancements like high performance regenerative breaking, state of the art Infinity speakers and subwoofers, Alpine Halo 9 system with Carplay, back-up cameras and Bluetooth were all hand selected by the client. The E.C.D. electric lineup is 50 state compliant. For more information on how to build your own vehicle please visit ecdautodesign.com. Electric Range Rover Classic Specifications Model — Restored Range Rover Classic Motor — Tesla Direct Drive EV Powertrain, 100kWh Battery Pack, 450 Brake Horsepower Motor Suspension — Stock Additional Features — Upgraded axel with limited slip differentials; high performance regenerative braking Exterior Paint Color — Alpine white in full gloss Roof Paint Color — Alpine white in full gloss Wheels — 18” Land Rover Boost 5 Spoke Wheels in silver Tires — Continental Cross Contact Tires with black walls out Front Bumper — LED Headlights with original lighting Interior Front Seats — Land Rover captains chair Middle-Row Seats — 60/40 split Leather Colors — Spinneybeck Pueblito Tan Leather Steering Wheel — Original rewrap Gauges — E.C.D. Cluster Audio & Electronics Infotainment — JL Audio Alpine Halo 9 System with Carplay, Subwoofers in Center Console (2) Sound System — Infinity Kappa Speakers Additional Features — Back-up Camera, Bluetooth, Sirius XM and Single CD player in Glovebox, USB, Automatic Headlights
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