The Model E - 1930 Ford Model A Roadster All Electric EV Bolt In Conversion. Tesla battery & Hyper9.

Project Model "E":

We started with a two owner all-original 1930 Ford Model A Roadster and converted it to an all electric drivetrain. The magic part is that it is a complete bolt-in conversion. No welding, cutting or mangling this pristine vehicle.

The end result is a concours restored Ford that is not only faster, but more reliable. Also it caused a little controversy, like being banned from the MAFCA - Model A Ford Club of America! Apparently for being too awesome!

Motor: 120 KV Hyper9
Charging: 3.3 KWH Elcon
Adapter: Flash Drive Motors
Transmission: Original Model A - non synchronized 3 speed manual
Batteries: 5 Tesla Modules

For more details or to do a conversion:
Flash Drive Motors

#Tesla #ford #flashdrive

[dfabeagle]

I can see where it would be polarizing. ha. I absolutely love it. There were EV's back when this one rolled off the line, some folks might want to check their history. (edit) Forgot to mention THANK YOU for making it reversible. I don't know if people know how much work that is.

[paulthepainter]

The old guys hated that I had historical plates on my 1980 brat.

[lynskyrd]

the fact that the IC can go back in is what 'sold' me. That charging port... fantastic. Nice job gentlemen.

[AnimalFacts]

If you think how many Model A were hot ridden in the 50s, this is really just a continuation of the spirit of hot rodding. You put a modern power plant in it and made it better and faster. That’s hot rodding at its very finest.

[TheAreotrain]

As a 1931 Model A Roadster owner myself, I think this is pretty dang awesome. I appreciate the fact that it is a bolt in conversion and does not detract from the driving experience (minus the engine sound that I am a sucker for). In a more looking into the future tone, as electrics and the battery improve I do see a place for EV conversions such as this. Especially looking 30+ years away. Do I feel you will still be able to get fuel for the old engines? Hopefully, however I do see rising cost and if EV's fully take, less locations to get fuel, Let alone fuel that is more friendly to the old engines (AKA no ethanol). Thanks for helping make things look a little brighter in the future of the old car hobby.

[josephconsoli]

I'm a purist yet I appreciate beautiful engineering. I think it's pretty awesome. Painting the unit green was a very nice touch as well as the charging port. No doubt I would upgrade the brakes. Other than that, it's a fantastic local cruiser.

[edbenelli]

Banned from the MAFCA? Now you know you’re on the right track. Banned? It’s a badge of honor!

[Rottingboards]

I'm a model A owner. That is a fantastic engineering conversion. The green engine was a great idea.

[johnambro]

The one guy was right, once batteries catchup then EV's will take over. Nicely done guys.

[DJDeezNutz]

I like the moral of the story being hot rodding is building something that satisfies your needs. This was a very cool video. Im set to inheret a 1928 Model A and Ive wanted to do this to it since I learned I would get it. My grandpa has rebuilt the car many times over, seems proper to follow in his footsteps

[danielh]

Excellent work as always guys! The fact that it is entirely reversible with no significant modifications made to the body or frame of the car is the cherry on top, also that charging port location was a stroke of genius. You can still fully enjoy the car and get more reliable use out of it than you might with the original motor, but if you change your mind or want to sell it later you can simply swap the original motor back in. I have driven cars from that era before and trying to navigate modern congested roads with a 20-30hp car that tops out at 40mph can be unnerving to say the least.

[tomfitzgibbons]

Great work. Most people don't know Henry's wife drove an electric car.

[markcole]

This is actually a great use for EV….brings new life to ancient technology and reliability! ……especially vehicles that sit a lot …no worries about fuels going bad etc.

[charlesmarsh]

Another everyday driver rises from the dust well done.

[jasonbeadle]

Fun Fact: I have been daily driving my stock 1929 Ford Tudor for a year and a half now, and still haven't had any troubles. Also, I am doing this at the age of 19.

[carrtb]

Beautiful job on this in so many ways, especially the preservation effort. Truly a renaissance in motoring!

[kwokfaing]

Painting the battery box the original Ford engine green is a very nice touch. Really appreciate the engineering that went behind this conversion. I have seen many chops and hacks into electric, but to engineer this into a totally reversible back to its original engine is an awesome feed of engineering.

[davereeder]

I love the fact that the conversion is not overtly complex. People forget that some early cars were electric but battery tech at the time meant they were not good for long range. I see wedding cars and even avertisers benefiting from something like this!

[hermes]

I love it. Had an old Jeep for more than 20 years, then bought an EV. Love both, but fact at least for Germany is: Upkeep of IC-Vehicles is expensive, especially those with high fuel consumption and electric vehicles give you a smoth drive with way more power. I also can charge at home on a very stable grid.

Turning a classic into an EV gives you the best of both worlds.

[chrisborey]

I appreciate the engineering and I know it wasn’t easy to do and it’s good you guys made so you can always take it out and install the original engine.