Electric Vehicle Conversions - London
At Jack's Garage, we now provide an electric vehicle conversion service for your beloved Volkswagens.
Give your beloved VW a new bionic body that requires significantly less servicing. New parts are cheaper and the cost per mile is much cheaper.
By having your VW converted to electric, you eliminate the pollution that the fuel version would have created, and the pollution that manufacturing a new electric vehicle would produce.
As the UK distributor of eClassics' conversion kits, we use Volkswagen's very latest EV components - direct from Volkswagen Group Components - to future-proof these iconic vehicles while keeping every bit of their classic character. It's how Jack's Garage came to work on the all-new VW-improved classic Beetle conversion, the e-Käfer.
1-6
weeks for a typical conversion
3
generations of conversion unit to suit your budget
From petrol classic to electric icon
Every conversion follows the same careful path - and the whole process takes between one and six weeks.
Assess the chassis
First we check that the chassis can accommodate the new components - the battery and the motor.
Strip & prepare
The engine, gearbox and fuel tank are removed. The vehicle is made structurally sound with a little welding and repositioning of components.
Install & wire
We fit the conversion unit, wire everything in place and load the software.
Upgrade & test
We carry out any upgrades to steering, suspension or brakes as required, then test. The whole process takes one to six weeks.
A conversion to suit your build
There are three generations of classic-car EV conversion unit available. Here's how they compare.
1st Generation
From c. £30k
- Largely recycled components from scrapped EVs, such as Teslas
- The battery goes into the car
- Very limited warranty
3rd Generation
From under £50k
- Components sourced directly from VW
- Very high-quality, reliable builds
- Warranty valid with any conversion partner
2nd Generation
£100k +
- All-new parts throughout
- Battery sits underneath, lowering the centre of gravity
- Parts warrantied by the converting workshop
Indicative starting prices from the conversion units we work with. Every build is quoted individually - tell us about your VW.
The best of both worlds
A classic Volkswagen you love, with the running costs and conscience of a modern EV.
Less servicing
A new bionic body that requires significantly less maintenance.
Cheaper to run
New parts are cheaper, and the cost per mile is much lower.
Zero emissions
No tailpipe pollution from the car you already love.
ULEZ-friendly
A zero-emissions classic that shrugs off London's emission zones.
Keeps its character
All the classic looks and charm - silent, and electric.
Modern reliability
A dependable EV drivetrain beneath that timeless bodywork.
Conversions in progress
A glimpse inside the EV conversion bay at Jack's Garage.
The conversion the magazines noticed
Our EV conversions earned features in six motoring titles in early 2020.
At Jack's Garage we love Volkswagens and we're happy to work on all models, regardless of age - we love the classics too! We've got a talented, experienced team that can always be relied on to provide top quality work, so for all your VW repair and maintenance needs, get in touch with Jack's Garage.
Ready to electrify your classic VW?
Tell us about your Beetle, Bus or Type 3 and we'll talk you through the options, timescales and costs. To find out more, contact us online or call 020 7243 8926.