“The Super Cooper EV utilizes a high voltage system developed by Electric Classic Cars, the world’s premier gasoline-to-electric conversion company. They built a phenomenal system for an EV MINI conversion,” comments Tyler Gildred, President and Owner of Gildred Racing.
“It’s so pure in terms of what a classic MINI is and should be, that I really think the new Super Cooper EV is going to be something that we focus on a lot moving forward. I really love it.”
Designed to deliver a sustainable vintage-styled MINI without sacrificing modern power or performance, the new line of Gildred Racing Super Cooper EV incorporates a Tesla small drive unit, taken from a dual motor Model S or X, capable of nearly 300-hp and 250 lbs. of torque. The high-capacity battery allows for an impressive 150-mile range on a single charge, which assures extended fun on the open road and is made for active lifestyles in a stylish, yet capable one-of-a-kind EV.
Each Gildred Racing Super Cooper EV delivers electrification paired with modern conveniences such as A/C and heating alongside premium audio systems, all seamlessly integrated in a classic MINI. Gildred Racing makes sure that each Super Cooper EV commission is customizable, allowing clients to create their very own classically inspired MINI.
Gildred Racing starts each Super Cooper EV conversion with a thorough restoration of a vintage MINI. Each commission is then adapted to fit the client’s driving style and usage preferences with vehicle acceleration, maximum throttle, and regenerative braking considered. Gildred Racing works with clients to make sure that each Super Cooper EV uniquely suits each driver’s preferences. An on-board selector switch can accommodate a driver’s situational needs with more efficient Normal and performance-oriented Sport driving options.
Gildred Racing’s first new Super Cooper EV is a classic 1971 Leyland MINI sharply showcased in an eye-catching Riviera Blue with a gray roof and a houndstooth cream and light gray fabric interior. The interior cabin retains an authentic 1970’s era aesthetic with classic Smiths style instruments adorning the quintessential center binnacle and open dash design.
“This is about the fastest, smoothest, best driving classic MINI that you can really hope for,” comments Nathan Hoagland, Mechanic and Fabricator at Gildred Racing. “We wanted to keep this first EV classic with a streamlined dash and controls so that any driver could just get in and go. It looks and feels like a classic MINI, except with a whole lot more power, better drivability, and a much quieter experience for everyone inside the vehicle.”
