Introducing our new Tesla powered Classic Mini EV

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Жыл бұрын

In this video Tyler and Nate go through all of the finer details of our new EV Classic Mini. This little guy puts out 300 horsepower from a Tesla Model S motor designed in conjunction with @ElectricClassicCars in the UK. The result is a high horsepower Super Cooper beast when put into Sport mode but has the around town cruising of the original classic Mini design when not.
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@jamesstobinski6144 Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Any plans for more range and/or fast charging?

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Rapid charging requires liquid battery cooling which we do not yet have space for. We’re staying on top of range as best we can given space and weight. Range will increase as battery tech improves, and existing builds will be able to be retrofitted with better batteries as they become available.

@ElectricClassicCars Жыл бұрын

Fantastic 🎉. What a build. Congratulations guys. So proud to be working with you. Have a great Christmas and New Year. 🎄😎👌

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

You too.

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to tell Santa we have been nice and we have a few Tesla kits on our wishlist!

@89five3five Жыл бұрын

Now that Tesla has made their charging open source (NACS) are you planning on implementing their design?

@DrCh0ngo Жыл бұрын

That’s so beautiful! I love that you kept the interior very classic.

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Sometimes less is more for sure!

@SAMann729 Жыл бұрын

I love the idea of hot hatch EV''s

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

We do to!

@mk2spitfire Жыл бұрын

So my boss has a tesla.... Can you come swap motors for me one Saturday.... He'll never know... 😂

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

The conversion takes a few hours, we would recommend throwing him a party just in case;-)

@mk2spitfire Жыл бұрын

@@GildredRacing perfect.... I'll work on that 😂 love your cars BTW..... The super Cooper..... Yes please. And the van... Wow

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

@@mk2spitfire the next video coming up will be that van I believe

@mk2spitfire Жыл бұрын

@@GildredRacing have you ever done a convertible?

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

@@mk2spitfire we have looked at a few but we Prima rally do Caledonia legal pre 1975 cars, unless they are for out of state clients. The convertible by Rover can’t be smogged in CA so we haven’t built them.

@mraidymaddful Жыл бұрын

Total kudos to you guys. During my Dads lifetime he had 17 Minis. I was lucky enough to learn to drive in one, so I have a certain closeness with them. Over here in the UK they have always been very popular with traditionalists (like myself), not classing the BMW cars as real Minis. They should have called them Maxi's as they're not exactly mini, in the literal sense. Personally I would give up more boot/trunk space to have a bigger battery and put my luggage on the back seats instead. I have some very happy childhood memories of travelling in classic Minis, so I totally admire what you guys are doing over there. You got another subscriber too.....

@cinchan04 Жыл бұрын

I just love this build and I had to watch it several times... More EV conversation builds please 🙏🙏🙏❤️👌

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

That’s the plan! We have lots on order and expect them to be incredible!

@jorgstyle Жыл бұрын

Adding this to my want list

@michaelj7069 Жыл бұрын

Been watching Richard's channel for awhile and so glad to see this team up. Amazing work.

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Richard?

@michaelj7069 Жыл бұрын

@@GildredRacing from Electric Classic Cars

@BoricuaFez Жыл бұрын

That looks really good! Love that you guys kept the classic mini look. Was wondering how you guys were able to throttle the motor, just flip a switch for Ludicrous Speed. Great job!!

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

It keeps the heavy footed drivers safe!

@MichaelLear 11 ай бұрын

Seriously hope this industy keeps on growing, recycling old classics that provide unmatched space effiency.

@GildredRacing 11 ай бұрын

That’s the plan Michael

@zenzen9131 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review :)

@hhpatlu9993 Жыл бұрын

Which components did u use

@idemchuk0506 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Thank you, we sure love it

@peterallen544 Жыл бұрын

Love the way you said, "Its quiet, kinda awkard at first!" Ha ha , what no gearbox whine? I need one!!!

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

I do miss the sound of Pennie’s in a blender….just not that much;-)

@peterallen544 Жыл бұрын

Perfect description!!

@davestewart1656 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on expanding your commercial appeal into untapped areas. If it keeps people talking about Minis, then I am happy for it.

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

We try our best

@craig5365 11 ай бұрын

Where do I sign up for one?

@cinchan04 Жыл бұрын

How much max battery can you put on this build?.. Congrats guys for this great project

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Without introducing too much more weight a 40kwh battery will fit in our cars. Currently it has 31kwh spread over 3 battery packs with a 150mile max range. The next models will be closer to 40kwh and should hit the 200 mile mark using the most recent battery tec. With battery advancements being a world wide focus I would expect to see 300miles out of similar packs within 5 years. And rapid charging capabilities as well.

@Macaco_Branco Жыл бұрын

6:13 Me to my Mk1 Cooper S 1275cc engine: "Don't listen to him, he doesn't know what he is talking about!". 🙃😋

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Just talk to it a soft voice

@JustinCooperMarsh 9 ай бұрын

Combination of my fav cars Tesla and OG Mini

@GildredRacing 9 ай бұрын

It’s definitely the coolest Tesla I’ve driven;-)

@yokingtomcat Жыл бұрын

ONE WORD is needed!! WOW

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

The future is good

@christiantheimprovguy1769 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that might just be the sexiest car video I've ever seen!

@pomeroydude Жыл бұрын

can the kit convert it to rear wheel drive. id love a rwd mini

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Not this configuration but one day that’s the goal

@justinschultz4325 Жыл бұрын

Excellent build. It's great to have engine swapped Mini's live in the same world as EV swapped Mini's.

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

We agree!

@DBABYURBOI Жыл бұрын

Dear Santa, I’ll take 1 super cooper EV in widebody

@sh3dart Жыл бұрын

Awesome video guys 🙌🙌

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Thank you, it’s Scott our new Videographer who made this happen! Previously my iPhone and iMovie was the best we had to offer. We have been neglecting our KZfaq but plan on doing a bunch more this year!

@sh3dart Жыл бұрын

Well he's done a brilliant job on it, looking forward to seeing what you guys create in the future

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

@@sh3dart The best is yet to come

@irontownartfabrication9164 Жыл бұрын

Electrifying.

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Exactly;-)

@H4N5O1O 7 ай бұрын

weight ?

@jmyd83 Жыл бұрын

😍

@stefan-stocksmadesimple5241 Жыл бұрын

*weight savings have left the chat*.. 😳😳

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Slim fast!

@sergioromero2k Жыл бұрын

Normally adding only around 100 lbs or less with such small amount of batteries

@khanshaab9 10 ай бұрын

Do you need the tesla display to make this work, exactly what parts are required.

@GildredRacing 10 ай бұрын

Tesla Display? Are you referring to the touch panel?

@khanshaab9 10 ай бұрын

@GildredRacing yes, the central display, I want to convert my 69 mini and really want to know what parts are needed apart from the actual motor.

@GildredRacing 10 ай бұрын

@@khanshaab9 You can see some of what goes into the build on our website under the EV page. As far as what is Tesla and what is custom that’s a bigger discussion. The Tesla dash is not parting the system we use.

@dinomarcaccio6288 Жыл бұрын

Howdy. How much ($$$) and what is the weight. Many Thanks.

@bebobism Жыл бұрын

Sooo . . . 2 months and still no answer. I guess it's sort of an answer . . . if it was reasonable compared to a combustion version , you probably would've gotten an answer. Only for the wealthy. 😑

@iskor6341 10 ай бұрын

That electric conversion would be great for the earlier modern minis....no smog

@GildredRacing 10 ай бұрын

The Tesla systems are pretty awesome

@danialkhan199 8 ай бұрын

Is Air bags an option?

@GildredRacing 8 ай бұрын

There is a system we have seen but we haven’t done one

@andrewsoper6057 Жыл бұрын

Take Ma manaaaaaaye!!! 🔥

@gabemate 2 ай бұрын

16mins video for an easy install of an AA battery.. : D

@carsgunsandguitars Жыл бұрын

I love it, but for $110K - nah! For that kind of money I can buy a used Model S performance, a vtec mini, and take my family on a nice vacation to the beach for 2 weeks, and still have money left.

@GildredRacing 2 ай бұрын

It’s not a cheep toy that’s for sure. A fully restored custom car is going to cost a lot more than a used vehicle. I like a deal myself, but people come to us when they are sick of the issues that come with an old vehicle. We create custom show level cars for our customers and after nearly 80 builds we have made a lot of people happy. That’s why I do this.

@lazarusmagellan2367 2 күн бұрын

@@GildredRacingwhat if I don’t want it restored? Just a Tesla drive unit, Hyundai Ionia batteries (which I supply). So you guys do just the drivetrain?

@raymondrocco8607 10 ай бұрын

Do you build with Automatic Transmission ???

@GildredRacing 10 ай бұрын

The tesla system is the only Automatic Super Cooper we offer.

@raymondrocco8607 10 ай бұрын

@@GildredRacing can you get that beautiful 500 Hp with the Tesla model or 300 is the max ??

@cbttrainee5961 Жыл бұрын

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@johnpaul9606 Жыл бұрын

Com'on Lottery !

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

We recommend buying several tickets just in case.

@thebat1672 Жыл бұрын

Once again, Chris Pine taking a break from Blockbuster Hollywood movies to build another cool mini.

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Love it

@VgAce135 Жыл бұрын

I think they look amazing but the price is way out of the way of the average consumer.

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

Sadly that is the truth. Our goal is to produce the best cars we can and that involves spending a great deal of time and money to achieve.

@VgAce135 Жыл бұрын

@@GildredRacing Understood. Not knocking the final product. It is amazing, but just too rich for me. Perhaps the price will decrease in a few years and then i'll get one from you all.

@GildredRacing Жыл бұрын

@@VgAce135 You never know. Of course I do like using all the fancy bits and they seem to get pricier as the years go on. But you do need a mini!

@VgAce135 Жыл бұрын

@@GildredRacing I'm definitely interested in getting a classic mini. Do you all sell bare bone minis or know somewhere where I could find a beginner Mini to start the obsession?

@EvendimataE Жыл бұрын

THAT IS THE PROPER GEAR SHIFTER.....YOU PUSH IT FORWARD TO GO FORWARD.....PULL IT IF YOU WANT TO GO BACKWARD.....I CANT UNDERSTAND WHY OTHERS DO IT THE OPPOSITE

@morris.hanmiru Жыл бұрын

電気自動車ですか！いいですね。いくら位のですかね。JP

@patrickodonnell9891 5 ай бұрын

Over $120,00.00 ???

@biscayforex4317 5 ай бұрын

Another spoiled classic. Nice bodyshell.

@matthewjenkins1161 10 ай бұрын

For an American to say the A Series engine is nothing special, is greatly ignorant of how powerful and torquey it is per litre or ci, in comparison to anything produced in the USA at the same time. 34bhp from 848cc in 1959 up to 76bhp from 1275cc in 1964. What normally aspirated American performance car could produce 60bhp per litre stock from the factory in 1964? What American economy car could produce 40bhp per litre in 1959? In the late 1970s, America was producing cars with power per litre figures not seen in Europe, since before WW2, such as the 88bhp 4.1 lite straight 6 in the North American Ford Granada.. Even a year 2000, 260bhp 4.6 litre V8 Ford Mustang GT falls short of the 60bhp per litre achieved by the stock A Series engine in the Mini Cooper S, 36 years earlier.

@GildredRacing 10 ай бұрын

When compared to modern motors. In its day it was spectacular, and it inspired the motors we now use.

@B.D.F. 8 ай бұрын

By the way, “qi” is pronounced like “chee”.

@me-gb2wp Жыл бұрын

Fast and a FASTER WAY TO DIE

@hannchris2762 8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't want a Tesla powerd Tesla let alone a Tesla powerd mini

@GildredRacing 8 ай бұрын

I have mixed feelings myself…. You really need a Gas powdered one and an electric. And a Moke….and a Vtec woody, a Raptor Mini Truck, and a few stock Coopers for friends to drive when they visit.