The electrification of classic cars is always kind of a sticky subject. On the one hand, there is something to be said for originality and preserving the driving experience that the factory intended.

Electric cars – converted or born like one – need to be affordable. That’s a must to increase their adoption. When Swindon Powertrain said it would sell an electric classic Mini for £79,000 under the ...

A group of engineers at MINI’s Oxford plant have devised an EV conversion package for the iconic hatchback to create the MINI Recharged. The fully electric drivetrain can be installed in existing ...

The new Mini looks cool, but for many fans of the brand, it's the classic Mini that is better looking. Mini has announced that it will be demonstrating its EV appetite at the auto show with a classic ...

Some say that BMW’s take on the MINI brand is the best. Others say it’s too contemporary, as well as big and expensive, and only have eyes for the classic Mini. But how about getting the best of both ...

Following positive rumblings about a one-off electrified classic Mini at the New York Auto Show in 2018, a team at the Mini plant in Oxford started a side project to produce more. Now BMW has ...

Startup London Electric Cars is making use of old Nissan Leaf powertrains to give a new lease of life to a British icon, offering to bring classic Minis into our upcoming all-electric transport future ...

Mini Recharged project offers factory EV drivetrain conversions that preserve the original engineering of the cars, offering reversible swaps. The converted models from Mini Plant Oxford will offer a ...

London Electric Cars has launched an ‘affordable’ EV conversion for the classic Mini, replacing its original A-Series petrol engine with batteries and an electric motor. The conversion costs from ...

Richard 'Moggy' Morgan, presenter of Quest’s new Vintage Voltage series said rebuilding the classic car was a “challenge”. The biggest issue was trying to get the new electronic motor to fit in the ...

Owners of classic Mini models can now buy an electric powertrain conversion kit to breathe new life into the old models. Swindon Powertrain is now selling a standalone electric motor and battery pack ...

British company Electrogenic has launched a new “plug-and-play” electric vehicle conversion kit for the classic Mini. The kit converts the much-loved historic car into a cost-effective electrified ...