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
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..
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...
Spot on Norm! Has he found the 'secret' underfloor compartments yet?
My mate is building an electric Karmann Ghia. Still early stages of bodyshell restoration at the moment.
? There's the one in the boot where the battery is....not seen any others but it's not my car to go crawling about in!
Karmann Ghia? Well even if he does a Clive Sinclair and uses the motor from an old Hoover, it'll be faster than the lump it came with
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