EV conversion prototype / final commissioning
The first VASS EV Defender prototype used a Tesla Model 3 motor in place of the transfer case, a compact 35 kWh battery pack, 7 kW AC charging and 30 kW CCS. The vehicle was completed in early 2022 and remains in use as a practical coastal run-around.
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Finish and prove the first VASS prototype electric Defender so it could be used reliably as a simple summer house run-around, suitable for local journeys and trips to the coast without constant attention.
As part of the original VASS team, the task was to further test, commission and finish the prototype so the vehicle could operate reliably, charge correctly and behave consistently in normal use.
Engineering challenge
System architecture
Engineering & integration
Commissioning & result
The vehicle was finished in early 2022 and is still being used. It proved that a compact electric Defender could work well for short-range, lifestyle use and provided valuable experience for later, higher-power VASS EV Defender projects.
For similar programmes
This project is a strong example for clients who do not need a large touring battery. A smaller, lighter and simpler EV conversion can make sense when the vehicle is mainly used for short trips, local driving or coastal/summer house use.
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