British company converting classic Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow into cutting-edge modern electric vehicle
- Classic Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow being transformed
- It will be converted into a 400BHP electric vehicle
- It’s a project being led by British company Evice
Published on Dec 19, 2024 at 9:58 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Dec 20, 2024 at 3:49 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A classic Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is being transformed into a 400bhp electric vehicle (EV) in a groundbreaking conversion.
It’s a project being led by a British company, Evice.
The electric car will feature a powerful 77kWh battery.
What was considered a wedding car just got a ticket to the future.
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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow EV conversion
So what does that powerful battery have in store for fans of the modern-yet-classic fusion.
First up: it boasts a 200-mile range that ought to keep range anxiety at bay.
What’s more, it will pack 400BHP.
Evice began by underpinning the classic car’s architecture with an 800-volt structure before placing two electric motors and its battery aboard.
In another RR conversion, a team created a ‘Slay Poupon’, a 900BHP Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow with a Dodge Hellcat engine.
With the classic Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow currently having a rather elegant yet sloth-like 0-97km/h (0-60mph) time of around 11 seconds – this electric power ought to help cut it down.
However, while plans are to make the iconic car zippier, the conversion also hopes to maintain the car’s luxurious essence while introducing eco-friendly technology.
In more electric-engine innovation, Mercedes is working on a new ultra-high performance 1,000-horsepower SUV.
The maiden prototype
With the maiden prototype codenamed the ‘XP1’, what else does it have to offer?
Well, aside from the battery, other modern upgrades include active suspension, improved brakes, and a reverse camera.
Rather than the wood and textiles you’d expect in the cabin, Evice is installing electronically adjustable heated seats, a new climate control system, an upgraded audio kit, and an advanced infotainment screen.
These all support and are controlled by smartphone connectivity.
What’s more, passengers will also benefit from chauffeur-driven silence without the roar of an ICE engine.
Prototype production of the XP1 will begin in early 2025, with deliveries planned for Spring 2026 – but no word on pricing as yet.
Meanwhile, this fake Chinese Rolls-Royce went up against the real thing in a suspension test with shocking results.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
