Retro models getting Electric Avatars | Which older car would you like to see as an EV?

ArTigor · 20th November 2021, 22:05

My choice would be:-

Nano - Tata is big time into EV and people have acceptance for Tata EVs, the small and humble Nano can be a good urban commuter in an EV avatar.

Original Maruti Zen - Imagine this car with a good EV setup.

Ambassador - the iconic silhouette, minus the rawness of that engine, with addition of some good suspension, slick steering and a powerful EV setup, you get a smooth retro cruiser.

Alto K10 - They gave us this car at 4.5 lakh on road, take 3 lakh more and give me an EV, imagine this pocket rocket as an EV with all that torque, and yet light on your pocket.

mygodbole · 20th November 2021, 22:33

This conversation prompted some thoughts. Here goes:
1) Movie: Demolition Man: Sandra Bullock asking Stallone: Do you see any cows here?
2) TV serial Revolution (discontinued) tag line: "We lived in an electric world. We relied on it for everything. And then the power went out."
Let classics be classics, don't fix it if ain't broke. That is why you see so many fans at Vintage Car 'Rallies'.
Most 'classics' weighed quite a bit. So unless anti-gravity is developed to offset the weight factor, 'classics' will need massive electric engines to run. Let Classics remain Classics.
Would not mind the DMC DeLorean in an electric avatar: That needs 1.21GW. No plutonium or lightning strikes.

drsnt · 20th November 2021, 23:55

Tata Nano any day, loved the car as a package, ideal for city runabout.

GreasyCarb55 · 21st November 2021, 11:59

My top 3 would be:

1. Maruti 800
2. Standard Herald
3. 2nd Facelift of Gen 1 Innova

The Maruti is a classic pick and many others have already mentioned it, plus bringing back the 800 name is basically free sales for Maruti Suzuki.

Most people I know are fans of the Padmini or Ambassador, while I like those cars I've always gravitated towards the Standard Herald. A Standard Herald with restored bodywork, modern suspension and an Electric Crate motor would be the coolest thing ever.

The last one is a bit specific, we have the second facelift of the Gen 1 Innova aka the one that was on sale for 4 years before the Crysta hit the market in 2015. We've clocked 170,000km on our 2.5 V, we absolutely love that car and would like to keep it. So if there are any electric crate motor conversion kits in the near future that can give us 140-150hp and a range of 500-600km we will happily fork over upto 10 lakh to have it converted to electric.

ASP_73 · 21st November 2021, 22:18

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Originally Posted by fordday

As others mentioned, Tata Nano Electric with 100km range will be dream come true for me. Something like the Hongguang Mini which is selling like hot cakes in China

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Perfect for city roundabout.

I also share same thoughts. The Hongguang Mini is great example to follow and it may suit Indian conditions perfectly. Other than perception, Nano had no problems, especially the body and chassis work was excellent and spacious.
Its only the locally manufactured low cost battery that must be holding Tata Motors back.

saurabh2711 · 22nd November 2021, 14:20

Ambassador & Maruti Esteem (Type 1).

In future - If Tata Safari Dicor/Vtt can be converted as well.

fordday · 10th February 2022, 11:54

It seems Tata Nano EV might be round the corner.

If it does come into the market I am sure there will be a good market.

Link the the news

Kannan · 11th February 2022, 08:22

For me, it's the Maruti 800, Maruti Gypsy and the loved/hated Suzuki Ritz.

Many people have told me that they loved the sitting position of the Ritz, but they didn't like the rear shape of the Ritz.

20th November 2021, 22:05	#31
ArTigor BHPian Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 174 Thanked: 1,295 Times	Re: Retro models getting Electric Avatars \| Which older car would you like to see as an EV? My choice would be:- Nano - Tata is big time into EV and people have acceptance for Tata EVs, the small and humble Nano can be a good urban commuter in an EV avatar. Original Maruti Zen - Imagine this car with a good EV setup. Ambassador - the iconic silhouette, minus the rawness of that engine, with addition of some good suspension, slick steering and a powerful EV setup, you get a smooth retro cruiser. Alto K10 - They gave us this car at 4.5 lakh on road, take 3 lakh more and give me an EV, imagine this pocket rocket as an EV with all that torque, and yet light on your pocket.
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mygodbole BHPian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Pune Posts: 134 Thanked: 628 Times	Re: Retro models getting Electric Avatars \| Which older car would you like to see as an EV? This conversation prompted some thoughts. Here goes: 1) Movie: Demolition Man: Sandra Bullock asking Stallone: Do you see any cows here? 2) TV serial Revolution (discontinued) tag line: "We lived in an electric world. We relied on it for everything. And then the power went out." Let classics be classics, don't fix it if ain't broke. That is why you see so many fans at Vintage Car 'Rallies'. Most 'classics' weighed quite a bit. So unless anti-gravity is developed to offset the weight factor, 'classics' will need massive electric engines to run. Let Classics remain Classics. Would not mind the DMC DeLorean in an electric avatar: That needs 1.21GW. No plutonium or lightning strikes.
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drsnt BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: JH/BHARAT Posts: 382 Thanked: 451 Times	Re: Retro models getting Electric Avatars \| Which older car would you like to see as an EV? Tata Nano any day, loved the car as a package, ideal for city runabout.
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GreasyCarb55 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: BLR -> Mumbai Posts: 354 Thanked: 1,207 Times	Re: Retro models getting Electric Avatars \| Which older car would you like to see as an EV? My top 3 would be: 1. Maruti 800 2. Standard Herald 3. 2nd Facelift of Gen 1 Innova The Maruti is a classic pick and many others have already mentioned it, plus bringing back the 800 name is basically free sales for Maruti Suzuki. Most people I know are fans of the Padmini or Ambassador, while I like those cars I've always gravitated towards the Standard Herald. A Standard Herald with restored bodywork, modern suspension and an Electric Crate motor would be the coolest thing ever. The last one is a bit specific, we have the second facelift of the Gen 1 Innova aka the one that was on sale for 4 years before the Crysta hit the market in 2015. We've clocked 170,000km on our 2.5 V, we absolutely love that car and would like to keep it. So if there are any electric crate motor conversion kits in the near future that can give us 140-150hp and a range of 500-600km we will happily fork over upto 10 lakh to have it converted to electric. Attached Images
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22nd November 2021, 14:20	#36
saurabh2711 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune, Bhopal, Indore Posts: 350 Thanked: 685 Times	Re: Retro models getting Electric Avatars \| Which older car would you like to see as an EV? Ambassador & Maruti Esteem (Type 1). In future - If Tata Safari Dicor/Vtt can be converted as well.
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fordday BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 510 Thanked: 1,448 Times	Re: Retro models getting Electric Avatars \| Which older car would you like to see as an EV? It seems Tata Nano EV might be round the corner. If it does come into the market I am sure there will be a good market. Link the the news
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Kannan BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MAA/CJB/LHR Posts: 189 Thanked: 192 Times	Re: Retro models getting Electric Avatars \| Which older car would you like to see as an EV? For me, it's the Maruti 800, Maruti Gypsy and the loved/hated Suzuki Ritz. Many people have told me that they loved the sitting position of the Ritz, but they didn't like the rear shape of the Ritz.
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