ECD secured the Tesla drivetrain from UK-based Electrical Basic Vehicles. A single electrical motor sends 450 horsepower to all 4 wheels. In contrast to a Tesla, which has no connection between its entrance and rear motors, the Electrical RRC splits energy by means of a mechanical switch case with a limited-slip differential. The variations between this and a Telsa do not finish there. Whereas a Tesla was designed to combine its batteries within the flooring, ECD needed to retrofit the 100-kWh battery pack wherever it might match, which means there are batteries below the hood and within the trunk.

ECD clocked the Electrical RRC at 5.2 seconds to 60 mph, which means it’s faster than any of its V8-powered Defender fashions; sure, even the supercharged LT4 ones. This drivetrain swap retains Tesla’s regenerative braking functionality, nevertheless it would not supply one-pedal driving. ECD left the suspension inventory, so it rides precisely like an old-school Vary Rover.

As for the vary on this Vary Rover, ECD claims the battery will permit for as much as 220 miles on a cost. CarBuzz did not have ample time to show this vary estimate, however from our restricted driving session we might guess it is a truthful few miles lower than that. Bear in mind, this can be a heavy car that lacks fashionable aerodynamics.