Converting the future to EV

The EV conversion segment has sprouted a new name as the Zero EV based in Bristol and Jaunt Motors from Melbourne, Australia have merged to create Fellten.

Officially unveiled at Specialty Equipment Market Association show – better known as SEMA – in Las Vegas, the new company is scaling up to meet growing global demand. It’s aim it to establish a facility in North America while continuing its operation in Europe and Australia.

The new company designs, engineers and manufactures bolt-in systems to convert classic cars into EVs. The merger gives Fellten an international supply chain that allows automotive workshops and vehicle restorers to install electric conversion systems designed and developed by the company.

Fellten technologies enable cars of any era to be a ‘daily driver’ and not just an enthusiast’s car.

Zero EV Co-founder and CEO, and now CEO of Fellten, Chris Hazell, said: “The merging of our two companies into the singular Fellten will provide classic vehicle customers with any level of electrification support, and provide automotive experts, mechanics and electric vehicle converters with the technology, tools and training to be a part of the growing global demand for electrification.”

The company has engineered systems for a variety of classic brands and models, starting with Porsche 911s, Classic Minis, and Land Rover Series and Defenders, with more electrification solutions for more classic brands and models coming.

Globally, there are a growing number of electric vehicle conversion workshops, however Fellten is the only company in the industry with ISO compliance in quality, environmental and health and safety management (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001). Combined with systemised processes that allow true manufacturing scale, Fellten is able to deliver electric conversion solutions compliant across the UK, North America, Asia Pacific and most of Europe.

Jaunt Motors co-founder and CEO, and now Chief Design Officer of Fellten, Dave Budge, said: “Every vehicle on the road will need to be electric by 2050 for us to achieve net zero emissions and classic car owners will want their vehicle to be electric much sooner. With production facilities on three continents, industry-leading technology and development capabilities, Fellten is ready to meet those needs for consumers and the automotive industry.

Fellten is the latest in a number of companies specialising in EV conversions as the industry shifts away from combustion engines, and highlights the variety of skills that’ll be needed in the future to maintain vehicles, whether they’re classics of fresh off the production line.

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