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You can now transform the DeLorean DMC12 into an EV with the conversion from Electrogenic

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Although the DeLorean DMC-12 looks great and cool in the Back to the Future film trilogy, many viewers and fans are unaware that the actual car with its stainless-steel body is not fast.
The car is powered by a rear-mounted V6 engine producing 130hp and can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds (tested in 1981). Now, Electrogenic – a UK firm – has a solution to further speed up the DeLorean with their bolt-on EV kit.
The fuel tank is replaced with a 42kWh battery pack. Then, the engine bay is filled with an electric motor, inverter, charger, and a well-integrated cooling system.

This electric package is presented in a stainless-steel casing matching the car’s body, along with Electrogenic branding in the same font as the DeLorean. The kit also comes with a custom driveshaft and control unit with driving modes (Sport, Eco, and Town).

Electrogenic claims that the electric motor in this DeLorean produces 215hp, which is 85hp more than the original engine. With the conversion to an EV, Electrogenic states that it enables the DeLorean to accelerate from 0 to 96km/h in less than five seconds.

The driving range is up to 240km. As for charging, it can use a CCS charger for DC, though Electrogenic does not disclose the maximum charging rate and time required.

The price is also not specified, but according to Electrogenic, this EV kit is a plug-and-play directly onto the original engine mounts. No cutting, drilling, or welding is required. Nonetheless, the electric version of the DeLorean will surely make Doc Brown exclaim, “Great Scott!”.