Not just another retrofit, says Bedeo, as it promises zero emissions without adding unnecessary weight
We’ve become well accustomed to seeing electric conversions of classic cars. These have been achieved with varying degrees of success - and it’s safe to say varying degrees of quality and usability. Many if not most are extremely invasive and require the subject to be substantially re-engineered - with a predictable weight penalty. Bedeo, a British engineering firm that you’ve probably never heard of claims to be unique in this regard. And that’s thanks to its innovative use of IWM.
As part of a Reborn Electric: Icons initiative, the Defender features four in-wheel motors, each providing 80hp and a maximum of 479lb ft to the total. That endows the off-roader with more than 300hp and, somewhat alarmingly, 1,916lb ft of torque. Happily the latter is more of a theoretical number than a real-world function - as the 0-62mph time of around 10 seconds testifies to. Bedeo has also sensibly limited the top speed to 80mph.
You will lose some of the diesel-powered Defender’s range, mind. Bedeo says the estimated WLTP score is 153 miles. And you’ll need five hours to refill it, although that can be substantially reduced by opting for an optional 50kW charger. Obviously the upside is that you get a ‘whisper-silent’ powertrain that will allow the Defender to be ‘enjoyed for years to come’ - albeit for a substantial, undisclosed outlay.
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