EV conversion / show car / development mule
A Defender 90 EV show car and development mule using an 83 kWh Jaguar I-Pace module battery pack, Tesla Model 3 motor with custom gearset, 75 kW CCS charging, new chassis and front/rear battery packaging for weight balance and service access.
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Build a more capable Defender EV development car than the first prototype, with a larger battery, more available power, fast charging and a show-ready specification that could also be used for road testing and events.
Develop the EV package around a new chassis Defender 90 soft-top, package the Jaguar I-Pace modules effectively, retain the Tesla Model 3-based drivetrain concept and help turn the vehicle into a usable test and show car.
Engineering challenge
System architecture
Engineering & integration
Commissioning & result
The finished vehicle delivered around 300 hp capability from the motor package, used faster CCS charging than the first prototype and became a practical development and show vehicle. It helped validate higher-power Defender EV packaging, fast charging and split battery layouts.
For similar programmes
This project is relevant for Defender owners who want more than a short-range local-use EV. It shows how battery size, pack location, charging speed and drivetrain layout can be developed into a more capable vehicle while still preserving Defender character and usability.
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