Bedeo is reshaping and revolutionising its approach by harnessing the power of its cutting-edge proprietary in-wheel motor (IWM) technology. In this way, the company has become the first to offer an electric retrofit package for classic cars using in-wheel motors.
The Reborn Electric: Icons initiative kicks off with the transformation of the Land Rover Defender, maintaining its rugged charm while embracing the advantages of electric power.
The first Defender to undergo this transformation is equipped with a 75-kWh battery, with an estimated WLTP of 247 km (153 miles), and a standard 22 kW on-board charger that achieves 100 per cent charge in only five hours. Bedeo can also incorporate optional 50 kW fast charging, which recharges in 90 minutes.
Bedeo’s high-performance electric drivetrain is designed and engineered entirely in-house, using the best components and its unique IWM technology, developed by group company Protean Electric. The IWM technology can be utilised in any vehicle, catering to any customer’s specific wants and needs.
“The classic car community has warmly embraced the idea of converting their beloved vehicles to run on electric power through EV conversion” said Osman Boyner, founder and CEO of Bedeo. “However, until now, none have ventured into utilising in-wheel motors to tap into the advantages of weight reduction and engineering enhancements. Through our Reborn Electric: Icons programme, we are committed to maintaining the original car's kerb weight, charm, and driving dynamics while ensuring easy maintenance and delivering the benefits of electrification. For the Defender, and other models to come, this means zero tailpipe emissions, zero noise, and the preservation of the nostalgic, classic driving experience we all cherish, now brought into the 21st Century without sacrificing its essence or adding unnecessary, bulky weight.
Reborn Electric: Icons represents a natural evolution for us as pioneers in sustainable mobility. The successful conversion of the iconic Defender showcases the versatility of our proprietary technologies and unlocking the in-wheel motor in this way will forge a new path for the future. We're not simply converting cars to electric power; we're preserving automotive heritage, while enabling the clean and efficient transportation of the future, with a technology that has only been preserved for large OEMs and brand-new vehicles, until today.”
Looking to the future, Bedeo's Reborn Electric solutions extend beyond the Land Rover Defender, with plans to include other iconic vehicles in the initiative.
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