Rolls-Royce Restomod electrifies classic luxury cars

A U.K.-based company plans to electrify classic Rolls-Royce luxury cars beginning in spring 2026.

Evice recently unveiled a prototype of its conversion package as the first step toward a planned commercial launch; the car, called XP1, is a modified Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow sedan, which Evice hopes to convert into a Corniche convertible conversion is also intended to be offered.

The prototype is powered by a 77 kwh battery pack and has an estimated range of over 200 miles.

Output is 400 hp, a significant improvement over the gasoline V-8 engines that come standard in these cars, but still a bit less than the 584 hp of the latest Rolls-Royce electric coupe, the Spectre. Evice also claims to have upgraded the brakes and installed an active suspension system to improve handling while maintaining the ride quality of the original Citroen-derived Hydra Pneumatic suspension.

Restomod also extends to the interior, where Evice offers the latest climate control and audio system, as well as power adjustable seats with heated and cooled seats, a touch-screen infotainment system, and a rear view camera.

Evice joins a growing number of companies selling electrified classic cars. Luna's has built several Rolls-Royce EVs and a Range Rover convertible. Electrogenic converted actor Jason Momoa's 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom to run on batteries, and did the same with a modest Kia Pride hatchback to mark the Korean automaker's 80th anniversary.