Allow cars converted to electric propulsion to be reclassified as zero emissions

[Guy Mayers]

Does the conversion from ICE to electric result in the loss of Historic Status? If it does then there's one less reason to convert!

[Griff]

Guy,
As I understand it, NO the intention is to preserve the historic status, but update the motive power information

[Guy Mayers]

But will the changes made (Radically Altered Vehicle) then require an annual MOT that current Historics are exempt from? Not that I actually know anyone making use of this and not having an annual check! It's the one part of Historic Status I really dislike but do understand that lots of MOT testers aren''t familiar with older cars...

[john]

But what is the target vehicle?
Would there be anyone here wanting their Stratos converted? Which classic car enthusiast wants an electric conversion? Except Charlie with his E-type, which actually says it all really....

[Griff]

John, I think the difference is that we don't know what is coming from HM government, and having the ability to update the motive power information doesn't mean that you necessarily will use the option.
Ten years from now, it might be that SVA is only open to none hydro-carbon cars, so if this is an option that is possibly available, it would be short sighted to turn it down on the basis that we don't need it NOW

[Moxox]

There is an all-aluminium space framed front drive 4 door 4/5 seater car dating from around 2000, weighing 890kg (with ICE) and readily available for around ?800-?1000 - it seems ideal for an electric conversion, and to create a distinct tax class reflecting the new power unit seems sensible. It's not Historic, or Classic, but it might provide a route to a cheaper EV..or the next generation of 'kit' builders..

[Normb666]

Marcus, are you thinking of an Audi A2? If so they're a bit more than that....they seem to be coming into their own now, having been somewhat ahead of their time, and there's something of a following building up. Leah's son has had one since last June and it's a really interesting thing. An electric conversion on that would make a lot of sense - it's never gonna rust as there are very few steel parts in it...