Canada-based auto restoration and conversion firm North American Electric Vehicles has unveiled its most recent invention, featuring a Tesla-powered 1991 AM General Humvee.
The iconic vehicle was originally used for military applications. With North American Electric Vehicles’ touch, the model now has the Tesla Model S‘ dual-motor powertrain that generates an output of more than 600 hp.
Modification
North American Electric Vehicles redesigned the Humvee EV’s interior and exterior features considerably. It now boasts a black vinyl interior with a contemporary infotainment system and d 20″ alloys. The company also offers a full leather interior design option for $6,000.
The company developed the Humvee EV to support Level 2 charging and equipped it with GPS Speedometer.
In addition, the EV with the standard battery pack has a driving range of up to 150 miles between charges. Customers can choose the larger battery pack, which supports a driving range of 300 miles per charge for an additional $20,000.
As for the pricing, it may set you back as it costs an astounding $98,600 before upgrades.
Below are the Humvee EV’s key specs, as the company told Electrek:
- BODY: 4 Door Humvee Pickup
- MOTOR: Dual Tesla Model S – 600 HP
- BATTERY: Standard Range – 150 Miles Range
- EXTERIOR: Gray Color
- INTERIOR: Black Vinyl
- SEATS: Corbeau Moab Vinyl
- Level 2 Charge System
- GPS Speedometer
- Ipad Display
- 4X4
- 37″ Tires and 20″ Rims
- Black Canvas Top
Process
It is worth noting that all the company’s projects adhere to one process:
- Vehicle disassembling
- Media blasting and metal repairing
- Paint and body restoration
- Adding modifications
- Vehicle reassembling
- Wiring and upholstery upgrading
- General polishing
- Road testing
The company had already converted a 1965 Porsche 356C, a 1967 Ford Mustang, and a 1964 Mercedes 230 SL before, demonstrating the standard process’ efficiency and effectiveness in this kind of project.
The company claims to be the “#1 choice for fully restoring your classic vehicle whilst converting it to electric. Every part of the restoration/conversion is done in house. Each of our builds begins with a customer supplied vehicle.”
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The iconic Humvee EV is about the same price as GMC Hummer EV. It may not be as fast and innovative, but the Humvee seems cooler than its modern counterpart.
