This Rolls-Royce Corniche looks vintage but hides a modern 300-mile EV powertrain
Published on Sep 10, 2025 at 7:23 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Sep 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Ben Thompson
Check out this stunning Rolls-Royce Corniche that looks like a vintage vehicle but is hiding a thoroughly modern EV powertrain.
Rolls-Royce released the Corniche in 1971.
It originally came with a 6.75-liter V8 engine.
However, this one has been converted by UK-based Halcyon and now comes with an EV powertrain offering 300 miles of range.
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This Rolls-Royce Corniche restomod from Halcyon has impressive range
Taking a vintage vehicle and fitting with an EV powertrain appears to be a bit of a growing trend, just take a look at this 1972 Plymouth Satellite that has been Tesla-swapped, or this 1,100hp Shelby Daytona with a Tesla Model S Plaid powertrain.
Over in the UK, Halcyon has recently unveiled its EV Rolls-Royce Corniche.
The car is dubbed Highland Heather and has recently debuted at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace.
“The passion, effort, and attention to detail that our team has poured into the Highland Heather design study have created a vehicle unlike any other,” CEO of Halcyon Matthew Pearson said.
“Classic elegance and a modern spark make for everything the Corniche should be, unmistakably Rolls-Royce.”
The car is now equipped with an in-house 800V, 500-horsepower electric powertrain developed over two years, and offering up to 300 miles of range.
The Rolls-Royce Corniche EV conversion is the result of more than 2,000 hours of work and goes far beyond fitting a new powertrain.
The car has undergone a complete overhaul, starting from bare metal to create the stunning Highland Heather.
The vehicle has been built using the ‘world’s finest natural material’ and is completely unique.
It’s also been updated with other modern touches including a concealable infotainment unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, climate control, a reversing camera, and electrically adjustable seats with heating and ventilation.
The bespoke vehicles don’t come cheap
Halcyon has said it will create just 60 one-off bespoke commissions, and alongside the Rolls-Royce Corniche, the company will also remaster the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, Bentley T-Series, and Bentley Corniche cars.
The ‘remastering service’ starts at £420,000 – around $568,000 – and that doesn’t include the donor vehicle, but Halcyon says it can source one for you, if required.
According to Motor1, all 60 slots have already been snapped up.
Production is set to begin in the latter part of this year, with first deliveries expected towards the end of 2026.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
