1960 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet goes electric

UK-based Retro Electrics has converted a 1960 Fiat 1500 convertible to full electric power. The original 1.5-litre engine has been replaced by a Hyper 9 electric motor fed by Tesla battery modules.

1960 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet EV conversion by Retro Electrics (LHD)

Power goes to the rear wheels, with a separate button for engaging reverse, and a range of 110 miles is quoted. Speed sensitive power steering is also added. The car was sold in November 2022 for £45,000.