Electric Conversion Projects
Some of our current electric projects both In Progress and Completed.
To see more of our work please visit our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@uniqueevs or Instragram at https://www.instagram.com/uniqueevs1/
The Zombie
Propulsion: Tesla SDU
Battery Pack: 52 kW battery pack
Range: 200 - 250 kms+ depending on driving style and conditions
Project Status: Complete
Project Summary:
The 'Zombie' is our Tesla powered 1969 VW Lowlight Single Cab Ute. This vehicles previous life was on a local market Garden - with a full restoration; the Zombie will be our work truck to potentially test Battery Cooling Options and different motor set ups.
Tesla Baja Beastie
Propulsion: Tesla Small Drive Unit
Battery Pack: 50 kW battery pack
Range: 200+ kms depending on driving style and conditions
Options included: IHMOR Suspension, Front Disc Brakes, Air-conditioning, Track Mode.
Project Status: In-Progress
Project Summary:
The first Baja Bug may have been built by Gary Emory of Parts Obsolete in or around 1968. The first racing Baja Bug is credited to automotive cartoonist Dave Deal, whose car was raced in the Mexican 1000 of 1968. The first fiberglass body kit was introduced in 1969 by the Miller-Havens company.
we believe this will be the first Tesla Powered Baja ever built in Australia.
1977 FJ55 Landcruiser 'SupaPig'
Propulsion: Telsa Model 3 3D7
Battery Pack: 85kW
Range: 220+kms
Project Status: In Progress
Project Summary:
Vehicle has completed Refurbishment of the engine bay, chassis and other rust. Other improvements include Front and Rear Disc Brakes, Power Steering and Airconditioning.
Porsche 356 Replica
Propulsion: 205kW Electric Motor
Battery Pack: 26kW
Range: 220kms +
Project Status: In progress
Project Summary:
Forming part of our newly developing Unique EVs Classic range; the Porsche 356 Replica will sit on our Propitiatory Electric Skateboard Platform and come in options of both Automatic and Manual.
1981 Mercedes Benz R107
Propulsion: Cascadia SS-250 Gen 2 Single Stack
Battery Pack: 52Wh
Range: 250kms +
Options: AC, Power Steering
Project Status: In progress
Project Summary:
The Vehicle has had a ground up restoration with new paint, interior and exterior components. Powered by a Cascadia Motor with peak torque of 500Nm and a 1.9.1 ratio Gearbox. Dashboard Display will show Battery Charge State incorporating the original look and feel. Image shown is the original vehicle state.
1994 Range Rover Vogue LSE
Propulsion: Tesla 3; 202kW; 270hp
Battery Pack: 60kW
Range: 250kms +
Options: AC, Power Steering
Project Status: Complete
Project Summary:
This vehicle required refurbishment of the engine bay. The build included: AC, Digital Dash Display, 2 Battery Packs (non in the vehicle), mid mounted Tesla 3D7 electric Motor with splined axles running back into the diffs front and rear. The Mount Everest of builds the learning's from this build gave us the experience to take on newer vehicles and the complete incorporation of the low voltage system.
1964 VW Beetle
Propulsion: Telsa SDU
Battery Pack: 35kW
Range: 150-225km
Options: AC, Front Disc, IRS
Project Status: Complete
Project Summary:
Australia's First Ever Tesla Power Beetle. This beetle is a beast; with Telsa cradle holding a potential 300 horses - we toned this baby down to ensure a safe ride.
1976 VW Kombi Bus
Propulsion: 88kW; 64hp (Hyper 9)
Battery Pack: 35kW
Range: 220km+
Extras: AC, Power Steering
Project Status: Complete
Project Summary:
Completed in May 2023; Hugh's Kombi is set up as a daily driver. The build included Refurbished Engine bay, Power Steering and Air-conditioning. The vehicle has two battery packs; 1 under the rear of the middle seat and the other above the motor in the engine bay.
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1969 Volkswagen Squareback
Propulsion: Hyper 9
Battery Pack: 26.5 kW
Range: 200 kms+ depending on driving style and conditions
Extras: Air Conditioning, Front Disc Brakes, Collapsible Steering Column
Project Status: Complete
Project Summary:
This was Unique EVs first build. The 'Green Machine' is painted in Porsche Munga Green and available at our workshop for a test drive.
Mazda F1000 Bongo
Propulsion: Hyper 9
Battery Pack: 17.5kW
Range: 150km+
Project Status: In Progress
Project Summary:
The Bongo Van is an iconic vehicle of the 70's. With its already futuristic shape is was perfect for an Electric Conversion. With its goal of being a promotional vehicle it will certainly make a statement for the company. The owner wanted to complete the external refurbishment after Unique EVs completed the internal fit out and Panel and Paint. Original Vehicle Condition shown here.
Nicole's 1969 Beetle
Propulsion: Hyper 9 88kW
Batteries: 26.5 kW battery pack
Range: 150 - 200 kms depending on driving style and conditions
Options included: Air Conditioning,Front Disc Brakes, Collapsible Steering Column
Project Status: Complete
Project Summary:
Nicole owned this Beetle for over 10 years. It sat on the street and she always wanted to convert it to electric. This vehicle had a full ground up restoration and powered by a Hyper 9. This is now Nicole's daily driver complete with AC for creature comforts.
Brett's 1965 Beetle
Propulsion: 35kW
Battery Pack: 26.5 kW battery pack
Range: 200 miles depending on driving style and conditions
Options included: Standard Installation
Project Status: Complete
Project Summary:
Brett had planned his own Refurbishment and EV Conversion however family and other constraints got in the way. With the Panel and Paint complete and some upholstery - Unique EVs completed the Restoration. After which we powered the vehicle with a Hyper 9 motor attached to a refurbished original gearbox.
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