France legalized the Automotive Retrofit business on April 3, 2020
Any vehicle can be converted to electric power, but light vehicles are ideal
as they require limited battery capacity and reasonable engine power.
Electric cars have an immediate torque respons, making them fun and easy to drive
Work has already begun with CNRV and UTAC to define in detail the test conditions for road homologation of the Mazda MX-5.
The main steps for converting a thermal vehicle to electric vehicle :
DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENTIRE THERMAL CHAIN
(engine, radiators, fuel tank, exhaust ...)
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
to meet the specifications (range, power, maximum speed) for the base vehicle.
Selection of suitable components: electric motor, batteries, regulator, etc.
ADAPTER ENGINEERING AND PRODUCTION
to connect the electric motor to the gearbox.
ENGINEERING AND PRODUCTION OF SUPPORTS AND COMPARTMENTS
to put the batteries, the components of the new electrical system and the take-back of the components of the old vehicle
HOMOLOGATION