If you purchase the vintage, original car from our collection, you will register the vehicle as yours prior to restoration and conversion. While every state has different rules, your car will be registered as a classic car. The year of registration and VIN are based on the original vehicle selected for your build (i.e. a 1987 Land Rover d110 with a diesel 300tdi engine).

No. We do not ‘manufacture’ vehicles. All of our work is done to original cars built by Land Rover from 1948-2016* (location and availability dependent). We strive to keep as much from the original car as possible to eliminate unnecessary waste and preserve the soul of the original vehicles. On that note, many of the quirks of the original vehicles are preserved. We find this strikes the perfect balance between preservation and restoration. *Imported trucks to the US must be at least 25 years old (1997 models).

We use Tesla batteries because, in our opinion, they are both the best and the most tested batteries on the market. This has been demonstrated by over a decade of performance and reliability. There are no competitors for what we are doing. We believe the Tesla batteries offer the following advantages: best power density, least fire prone, internal cooling, most resistant to degradation, and the best voltage-range ratio.

Classic cars are collector’s items, and at Raglan we’re making it possible to both collect a classic car and enjoy it by converting it to EV. The EV conversion gives these vehicles a new lease on life, increases their reliability and completely removes their emissions from the environment. 

That being said, these are old vehicles. If you want the creature comforts and accessories of a modern EV, then we are not the vehicle for you. Our vehicles are handcrafted. They are more like art pieces than the EVs produced by OEMs. They’re just fundamentally different products. One is art in motion, the other is for utility and transport. 

Best battery on the market – longest range, highest energy density, native internal cooling system, most resistant to degradation, most fire resistant.

Powerful, reliable motor with billions of miles of testing. 

Quiet   

Automatic driving - The gear box and transmission are gone. A driver simply needs to select forward or reverse and just go.  

No reduction in off-road performance - Our build gives you an all-wheel drive experience all of the time.  

Reduced maintenance - By removing most the internal combustion engine and related mechanical components, you are given a more reliable and less maintenance prone vehicle. Electrical systems are all located within waterproof, dustproof, hardened shells designed to require little-to-no maintenance. 

Safety - Raglan takes safety very seriously. We ensure that all high voltage components are clearly marked and have electrical isolations, and fuses allow for rapid reduction of voltage connected in a series. We are innovating the conversion space to provide safety features of modern vehicles such as ABS and traction control – features original Defenders lacked – and taking safety one step further by incorporating modern-day safety requirements and expectations.  

Quality - We believe that an eye for quality reduces future costs. By utilizing the highest quality products in conjunction with Tier 1, industry leading engineering, future maintenance costs are minimized.  

Raglan does internal combustion engine conversions in two options. 

1) Purchase of complete car. We completely restore and convert (to client’s build specifications) an original vehicle using high-quality EV parts. The vehicles are delivered in accordance with the specifications requested by the owner such as newly upholstered seats, painted frame, moon roof, sound system, HVAC, or teak floor inlays, etc.

2) Purchase and installation of a conversion kit. This option is primarily for owners that have pre-existing vehicles and are uninterested in the restoration component of the build process. 

All car ranges are approximate – including your mpg (kpl) rating. OEMs develop these numbers based on tightly controlled track tests. If you get a Jeep today, raise it, put knobby off-road tires on it, and kit it out with accessories, you will create far more drag and resistance than when it was tested. You will not get the mathematical range determined by multiplying the volume of the gas tank by the mpg rating. The same is true of a Tesla. Put a bike rack with some bikes on the back and see what happens to your range.  

You will also suffer range reductions based on how you drive. If treat every red light like a drag race, you will burn gasoline at a faster rate than if you accelerate modestly off the line. Every custom build is different. Hard top versus soft top, tire size and type, etc. We try our best to be transparent about the spectrum of range associated with the builds we offer.  

Ultimately, you will need to determine how you want to use your Raglan. If you want longer range potential, the 100kwh Tesla battery packs are you best bet on the market. If you know you will probably only drive the American standard of <70mi per day around town, you can opt for the 85kwh pack and have zero range anxiety.

Level 2 Charging uses 240 volts Alternating Current (AC). Most US homes use 240 volts for appliances like a washing machine and dryer, which is simply putting two 120V circuits together in series. If you would like to add Level 2 charging to your garage or near your driveway, any licensed electrician can come in and add the outlet. Level 2 Charging can typically deliver 80 percent full charge in 2-10 hours depending on the state of charge. These are typically left to charge overnight. This is the most recommended charging condition based on minimizing degradation to the batteries. 

Level 3 and Level 4 charging are commonly known as “DC Fast Charging”. Level 3 Charging is considered “fast charging” because it bypasses the onboard charger and feeds the power directly to the battery. Level 3 Charge time can typically deliver 80 percent full charge in 30-45 minutes. There are a growing number of very well-funded national level 3 charging station providers such as ChargePoint and EVgo. 

Level 4 charging is even faster; however, both Level 3 and Level 4 charging comes with the drawback of heat, which, if used excessively, will cause degradation to your batteries. The use cases of Level 3 and Level 4 charging include long road trips and emergencies. 

No. As mentioned above, you need a 240-volt outlet and a cable to like the outlet to your J1772 charge port. Of course, if you have a wall charger you can use that too. We will supply you with a cable that will fit a variety of NEMA outlet sizes.

No. At the moment, Tesla supercharging is locked via a ‘handshake’ or ‘handoff’ mechanism. Since our parts come from upcycled vehicles, these are taken out of the supercharger system by Tesla and thus we cannot achieve a successful handshake.

There are two modes of charging for EVs. ‘Normal’ charging comprises both ‘slow’ and ‘fast’ charging – a distinction based on factors listed below. ‘Rapid’ charging, to borrow the term Tesla uses for this type, is a charging procedure that utilizes different wiring to allow ~80% of battery capacity to be restored in under 30 minutes. 

Normal charging time depends on two factors: 1) the power output of the charger outside the car, and 2) the power output of the charger inside the car 

If your external charger can only manage 3kw, charging will be slow (~12 hours). However, if your charger gets 7kw-22kw, then you can get a ‘fast’ charge in 3-6 hours. Depending on infrastructure capabilities, the number of cars charging at a charging station will also impact the rate of power delivered in the charging process. For example, if an external charging station that is rated for 22kw may deliver less if other vehicles are utilizing the same charger or components the feed a bank of chargers. 

There are pros and cons to normal and rapid charging. The principal con for normal charging is that it takes a long time to obtain a full charge (or from the bottom of the recommended operating range to the top). The cons of rapid charging are that it increases the degradation of battery life if frequently used. With lithium batteries, it is best to charge to ~80% rather than always achieving a full charge. Fortunately, Tesla batteries are the best in class and suffer limited degradation. The recommended range of charge is 20%-85%. This avoids deep discharging the battery and allows room for regenerative braking. Note this is just a rule of thumb and your operations may warrant a different operating range. 

Since charging produces heat, we recommend slower charging times during summer, or charging at night. 

EV range is influenced by a myriad of factors: speed, size of tires, terrain, weight, aerodynamics of the vehicle, accessories attached to the vehicle (roof rack, bicycles, surf boards) and the use of other systems that utilize electric power (i.e. like spotlights or HVAC). 

Speed is the biggest killer of EV range – this holds true for Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, and other OEM manufacturers. With regenerative braking and speeds under ~40mph(65kmh), you will see ranges of ~180-220mi(~290-350km). Speeds of ~60mph(~100kmh) will reduce range down to a range of 120-145mi(~190-230kmh). In hilly environments range is increased significantly through regenerative braking, which puts energy back into the battery pack.