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Which older car would you like to see as an EV

For me it would be the Ambassador Mk IV, Standard 2000, Daewoo Cielo and Matador.

BHPian skrao recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hi All,

Hyundai recently announced and showcased a pair of EV concepts based on the classic Pony and Grandeur models:

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...d-led-lighting

Ford did the same with an Eluminator concept:

https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/f...rs-1234645574/

What Indian car/retro model would you like to see in an EV avatar?

For me it would be:

  • Ambassador Mk iV.
  • Standard 2000.
  • Daewoo Cielo.
  • Matador.

If ride and handling could be addressed too, these could be great choices.

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Just a matter of time before we see good, reliable kits from reputable brand names to fit into older cars. Hopefully, the government will also gift these transplants green number-plates & extended lifespans (e.g. Delhi-NCR).


I would love to see the following cars in an EV avatar:

The Maruti 800, whether 1st-gen or 2nd-gen. India's most iconic car needs an extended life. Lightweight too, so helps the EV cause.

Premier Padmini is a prime candidate. Small, chuckable, easy to fix, infinitely customizable and loads of nostalgia.

My own '97 Mahindra Classic. It's now 25-years old, so merely a weekend toy. Would love to change over from the 2.5L Bolero Diesel to a smooth, silent electric powertrain.

Here's what BHPian VW2010 had to say on the matter:

Obvious choice for me is Tata Nano. There is no car that is spacious, practical 5 seater and excellent city car. Had they released an EV I would have straight up exchanged my petrol and got the Nano. Nano owners selling the Nano is like giving one's own son for adoption. Probability exits but it's a tough emotional decision.


In terms of old car I don't mind to see Zen of original avtar in EV and Honda Civic of the old gen.

Here's what BHPian anthusiast had to say on the matter:

Would love to own an electric version of the Tata Nano. The dimensions perfectly suit congested urban environments.


In a way, the Tata Nano was ahead of its time albeit costlier than expectations. Now is the right time to electrify it. Even an actual range of 100 KM would be sufficient to keep retrofitment costs low.

The idea of very small 2-seater EV cars with under 100 KM ranges is not far away as quoted by Mr.Rajeev Chaba of MG. The Nano is a comfortable 4 seater and such a retrofit experiment can prove the case for such cars.

Here's what BHPian DicKy had to say on the matter:

Surprised to see that the Contessa didn't pop up, considering how it features prominently in any thread of retro/old/indian wish car list.


Though there are many, the one that comes to my mind is Nano. Around late 2000s, there were rumours of the Nano featuring an EV powertrain, and I would daydream of it being the perfect city car/ first car. Alas.

Nano and any gen of the WagonR.

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