British firm Bedeo launches classic-oriented conversion project with a bespoke Defender 130
UK-based electric car manufacturer Bedeo has launched an electric conversion of the Land Rover Defender 110 as its first classic EV conversion project, complete with in-wheel motors designed to be retrofitted and used in its future products. Said by the firm to "maintain its rugged charm while embracing the advantages of electric power", the Defender gets a 75kWh battery that achieves a claimed range of 153 miles, as well as a 22kW on-board charger that tops it up in five hours.
Cabling is also minimised, with two supplying power and another smaller one used by the car's ECU to control the motor. Bedeo has previously used the technology to essentially hybridise ageing diesel vans in a bid to improve their last-mile delivery capability, preserve their diesel range and extend their operating life.
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