Britain-based classic car EV conversion company Electrogenic has revealed it has begun developing strategic partnerships to serve the rapidly expanding U.S. market. TATC and Xerbera are the first partners to join Electrogenic’s global installer network.

The new relationships will allow Electrogenic’s engineered conversion kits to be offered to customers in the U.S. for the first time, enabling enthusiasts to convert automotive icons such as the Land Rover Defender and Jaguar E-Type to electric power. The new installer network will be able to fit the Oxford, UK-based company’s range of “drop-in” EV conversion kits delivering proprietary “plug and play” electric drivetrain technology.

“We’ve been inundated with enquiries from North America since we first revealed the kits, which convert automotive icons to sophisticated EV power, so we’re delighted to have such fantastic partners serving customers across the pond,” said Steve Drummond, Co-founder, of Electrogenic. “In TATC and Xerbera we have two partners whose values are very much aligned with ours; they both place quality of workmanship and customer service front and center in what they do. They also share our broader vision; they’re both driven to convert these wonderful, iconic vehicles to run on clean, sustainable electricity.”

Dorset, VT-based TATC, known for its painstaking restoration work on Land Rover Defenders, will install Electrogenic’s electrification kits in Defender models as well as the Jaguar E-Type and Triumph Stag. Xerbera, headquartered in Dallas, TX, and respected for its comprehensively re-engineered custom Land Rover builds as well as its restoration work, will offer Defender conversion and restoration packages and carry out conversions of Jaguar E-Types, Porsche 911s, and other models that become powered by Electrogenic.

Electrogenic’s range of kits produced under its recently expanded technology arm offers different specifications of batteries and motors to cater to a range of customer needs and budgets. All the drop-in kits are developed in-house by a research and development team comprising automotive engineers, programmers, and electrical experts overseen by Francis Prime, the former Arrival Ltd. Chief Engineer.

The powertrain solutions reflect Electrogenic’s approach of developing and manufacturing its own technology, which includes in-house designed software, printed circuit boards, and digital dashboards—as well as custom battery management systems and vehicle charging technology. The driver interface gets options for sport, eco, and traffic modes as well as a regen-based hill-descent control function for the Defender.

All drop-in kits drive through single-speed transmissions and are capable of up to 6.6-kW AC charging as well as rapid CCS charging. They use what is said to be highly innovative mechanical componentry including a unique system for creating high-density battery packs, as well as exceptionally compact in-line and transverse reduction gearboxes, all manufactured in the UK. The kit packaging ensures that a vehicle’s existing structure and architecture are preserved, ensuring that all conversions are reversible.

“This announcement marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Electrogenic as we continue to grow our operation and global footprint—at a time of surging demand for EV conversion technology,” Drummond concluded. “We’ll be announcing further partners for other territories in the coming weeks and months, so stay tuned.”

The drop-in kits for road-optimized Land Rover Defender EV conversion packages are available for pre-2016 Defender 90, 110, and 127 models. They follow on from the Agricultural Defender drop-in kit revealed earlier this year developed in partnership with Innovate UK.

The Defender EV conversion range comprises three variants. The E62 kit packs a 62-kW·h battery supplying a 120-kW water-cooled motor delivering a real-world range of 120 mi in mixed driving, with more in urban or off-road use. The E70 and E93 packages have 70-kW·h and 93-kW·h batteries, and deliver 130 and 150 mi of range, respectively. Both pack a 150-kW motor. Batteries are packaged under the hood and cargo floor.

The E-Type conversion range for coupes and convertibles starts with the E43 kit, with a 43-kW·h battery and 120-kW water-cooled motor, and offers 150 mi of real-world range. For more range, the E62r kit packs a larger 62-kW·h battery with the same motor for 200+ mi. The high-performance E48s variant marries a 48-kW·h battery with a high-output 150-kW motor for 0-60 mph in under 5 s and a real-world range of 160+ mi.

Two variants of the 911 drop-in kit are offered compatible with G-body and 964 911s. The E62 and high-performance E62s both packing 62-kW·h batteries replacing the fuel tank and within the engine bay delivering 200+ mi of range in real-world driving. The E62 features a 160-kW motor enabling the car to hit 60 mph in under 5 s. The E62s features a more potent 240-kW motor for 0-60 mph in just 3.8 s, with acceleration sustained “deep into triple-digit speeds.”

More details on the kit range for Land Rover Defender, Jaguar E-Type, and Porsche 911 can be found here.