FAQs

Q: How much does converting a classic car to electric cost?

A: The overall cost is largely dictated by your requirements for performance and range.  The motor and batteries are a substantial part of the cost.  Depending on the vehicle being converted and your own personal requirements, the cost of upgrading the braking system, suspension, adding power steering also needs to be considered. If you already own the classic car, some restoration work may be required on your pride and joy.  If you don’t already own the classic car, then the cost of purchasing your future pride and joy.  Overall, the conversion is likely to be cheaper than you expect and starting with a vehicle in good condition before conversion will save you a lot of money.

Q: What classics are best suited to conversion?

A: Many pre 1980 models make good candidates for electrification by Parnell’s EV.

In our opinion the following pre-1980 models rank among the best:

·   VW Beetle

·   VW Karman Ghia 

·   VW T2 Microbus, Split and Bay Window

·   Porsche 356, 911, 912, 914

Q: Will the car be safe after conversion?

A: Safety is paramount at Parnell’s EV and this is at the heart of everything that we do. Neville is a IMI Level 4 accredited technician.  It’s not just ensuring that our training, working environment and work practices are safe, it’s ensuring that every vehicle that leaves our workshop has safety built into it to protect you the driver.

Parnell’s EV believes in safety through design. Each of our vehicles has a host of safety features, including:

·   Each vehicle is built with a High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL)

·   Each vehicle will have an OE specification service disconnect plug installed

·   High degree of ingress protection

·   Crash sensors to disconnect High Voltage in the event of a collision

·   Ensuring safe High Voltage cable routing

·   Programmable motor controller software

If you have any further questions please feel free to call us for a bespoke consultation.

Q: How much does converting a classic car to electric cost?

A: The overall cost is largely dictated by your requirements for performance and range.  
The motor and batteries are a substantial part of the cost.  

Depending on the vehicle being converted and your own personal requirements, the cost of upgrading the braking system, suspension, adding power steering also needs to be considered. 

If you already own the classic car, some restoration work may be required on your pride and joy.  If you don’t already own the classic car, then the cost of purchasing your future pride and joy.  Overall, the conversion is likely to be cheaper than you expect and starting with a vehicle in good condition before conversion will save you a lot of money.

Q: What classics are best suited to conversion?

A: Many pre 1980 models make good candidates for electrification by Parnell’s EV.

In our opinion the following pre-1980 models rank among the best:

·   VW Beetle

·   VW Karman Ghia 

·   VW T2 Microbus, Split and Bay Window

·   Porsche 356, 911, 912, 914

Q: Will the car be safe after conversion?

A: Safety is paramount at Parnell’s EV and this is at the heart of everything that we do. Neville is a IMI Level 4 accredited technician.  It’s not just ensuring that our training, working environment and work practices are safe, it’s ensuring that every vehicle that leaves our workshop has safety built into it to protect you the driver.

Parnell’s EV believes in safety through design. Each of our vehicles has a host of safety features, including:

·   Each vehicle is built with a High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL)

·   Each vehicle will have an OE specification service disconnect plug installed

·   High degree of ingress protection

·   Crash sensors to disconnect High Voltage in the event of a collision

·   Ensuring safe High Voltage cable routing

·   Programmable motor controller software

If you have any further questions please feel free to call us for a bespoke consultation.