Ever wondered what it takes to convert an old car into a modern 600hp EV using aftermarket tech instead of a Tesla swap?
At SEMA, Rory Baldrey from Legacy EV walks through the full electric conversion of HP Tuners classic air-cooled 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera, powered by a Cascadia Motion motor and controlled via HP Tuners' Core EV VCU (ECU). Rory explains how this setup compares to more common OEM-based swaps, like Tesla drivetrains, and why they opted for a high-voltage 800V system.
From regen tuning to thermal management, and the cost vs. flexibility tradeoffs of aftermarket parts, it’s a practical look into how EV swaps are evolving and what's possible at the cutting edge of performance electric conversions.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Rory Baldrey: Legacy EV
0:15 - EV Conversion
0:49 - Packaging Constraints
1:06 - EV Conversion Options
1:34 - 600hp Cascadia Motion Package
1:50 - Gearbox 6.5:1
2:09 - Aftermarket Vs OEM Swap
2:59 - Costs Vs Flexibility
3:24 - Why 600hp?
4:15 - What Parts Are Needed?
4:43 - HP Tuners VCU
5:10 - BMS Vs VCU
5:36 - Regen Setup
6:22 - Pedal Controlled Regen
6:41 - Vehicle Dependent
7:00 - Pricing
7:55 - Legacy EV
8:00 - BUILD.TUNE.DRIVE
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