Electrogenic: "Drop-in" conversion kits for Porsche 911

The electrified classic with a 62-kWh battery now combines strong clean performance with excellent everyday usability and absolute reliability. Steve Drummond, co-founder of Electrogenic, explained:

“We are excited to introduce the first customer vehicle fitted with one of our revolutionary drop-in kits. The 'Plug-and-Play' kits are designed to breathe new life into iconic and popular models. Therefore, it is only fitting that the first car fitted with the kit is a Porsche 911 - the most iconic and revered sports car of all.”

The classic Porsche 911 conversion is just one option from the comprehensive range of "drop-in" kits that Electrogenic offers under its recently expanded "Powered by Electrogenic" technology branch. Electrogenic also offers easy-to-install e-drive solutions for the Land Rover, Jaguar E-Type, and Triumph Stag, making these iconic models future-proof.

The drop-in kits are designed to be easily installed by a qualified technician. They integrate seamlessly into the vehicle's existing architecture and are also fully reversible.

The first customer vehicle was a Porsche 911 in "Irish Green." Originally a G-Body from 1985, it was restored by the owner to resemble the 2.7 RS look of its predecessor. Under the hood now works the E62 package, containing the latest water-cooled 160-kW motor. The compact yet powerful EV drivetrain sends 215 HP and just under 312 Nm to the rear wheels through a single-speed fixed-gear transmission. With large power reserves, the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is expected to be completed in less than 5 seconds.

The E62s package offers even more power

The E62s package includes a 240-kW motor that delivers 320 HP and a solid 420 Nm. The E62s package brings the classic 911 to the level of a modern supercar: The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 3.8 seconds.

Both kits equip the 911 with 62kWh brand new OEM-quality batteries, which are densely packed and mounted low in the car using Electrogenic’s sophisticated mounting system. They are housed at the front, where the fuel tank used to be, and in the engine compartment, which improves weight distribution compared to the stock vehicle. Both the E62 and the E62s are expected to offer a real-world range of just under 290 to well over 320 kilometers “in actual driving conditions,” which would translate to a real consumption of about 19-21 kWh/100 km. Judging by the fun quotient, we would rather estimate 25 kWh, leaving roughly 250 km real range. Thanks to the use of state-of-the-art lightweight components, the increase in mass is minimized; the electrified 911 weighs only 100 kg more than a conventionally powered model.

The 911 can also recuperate

The sophisticated packages have been extensively developed by Electrogenic's engineering and software development teams and include all the modern features a driver needs. The 911 features carefully optimized Eco, Sport, and Traffic profiles, refined over an extensive testing program, as well as energy regeneration. The settings are infinitely configurable and can be tailored to the specific requirements of the owner.

Elsewhere, the original instruments of the 911 have been reused to display key information such as range and charging speed, while the interior is now kept warm with an efficient, discreetly installed electric heater.

The kits, which are compatible with both G-Body and 964 generation 911s, come standard with CCS fast-charging functionality for ultimate convenience. A full charge via CCS takes about 50 minutes, which would mean top charging performances of around 100 kW. Drummond is certainly excited:

“With the delivery of this special 911, an exciting new chapter begins for Electrogenic. The kits enable us to offer our market-leading plug-and-play EV technology to customers worldwide, on a large scale, taking our business to a whole new level.”

Since bringing the kits to market, we have been "flooded" with inquiries from around the world and are establishing a rapidly growing network of installers. Erv adds:

"This is just the beginning, so stay tuned for more exciting announcements in the coming months."

All vehicles should be able to be converted back

The drop-in kits are developed in-house by a research and development team consisting of leading automotive engineers, programmers, and electrical experts. This includes custom-developed software, circuit boards, and digital dashboards as well as tailored battery management systems and vehicle charging technology. The drop-in kits also use highly innovative mechanical components, including a unique system for producing high-density battery packs and exceptionally compact inline and transverse reduction gearboxes, all manufactured in the UK. The smartly packaged units ensure that with each "drop-in" kit variant, the existing structure and architecture of the vehicle is preserved. This approach is intended to ensure that all Electrogenic conversions are fully reversible.

What does that mean?

With the "Drop-in Kits," Electrogenic is developing a compact—and reversible(!)—conversion kit for combustion engine vehicles to turn them into electric vehicles. This is particularly useful for vehicles where the engine was not a major highlight (Lancia Gamma(!!!), Citroen DS, Land Rover Defender, Peugeot 504, Triumph Stag, etc.). The demand seems to be growing: They are planning an internationally expanding network of partner installers, including several businesses in the USA. The kits are offered alongside the custom conversions by Electrogenic.