In contrast to his long-time colleague Jeremy Clarkson, veteran journalist and TV host James May could be very open to the widespread adoption of electrical automobiles and not too long ago had the prospect to check out an MGB Roadster that’s now sporting an all-electric powertrain.

The automobile in query comes from a British firm by the title of RBW EV Cars. It retains the MGB Roadster’s timeless seems and combines them with a brand new powertrain that has changed the interior combustion engine the automobile as soon as left the manufacturing facility with.

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Offering the RBW EV Roadster with its go are six ‘Hyperdrive’ lithium-ion batteries, however prospects can choose to have as much as eight batteries put in. The automobile additionally encompasses a single electrical motor that produces 70 kW (93.8 hp) and helps 3.0 kW DC charging, with a full cost taking eight hours. Whereas that’s a very long time in comparison with a few of the present EVs available on the market, we suspect most RBW EV Roadsters bought will solely be pushed for particular events or throughout weekends.

The British firm says the EV has a spread of 160 miles (260 km), however this could enhance to 200 miles (320 km) with the additional batteries.

Numerous upgrades have additionally been made to the inside of the automobile, similar to a Pioneer Wi-Fi enabled infotainment system that helps Bluetooth, wi-fi Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.