Land Rover Defender expert produces its first electric vehicle
Thirsk-based Land Rover Defender specialist, Twisted Automotive, has given the British Defender a sustainable twist by unveiling its first-ever fully electric offering.
The Twisted electric vehicle (EV) system has been designed to be completely modular and is available to suit all 90, 110 and 130 Defender vehicles.
It will be sold internationally, with a number of vehicles currently in build for Twisted US customers. All vehicles are ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) compliant for London drivers.
Company founder Charles Fawcett said: “Twisted has an established reputation as the market leading modifier of Defender and I am excited that we have the ability to future-proof a treasured British icon.
“The fully electric Twisted has been a labour of love for the whole team, with thousands of hours invested into its development.
“With an estimated 70% of all Defender and Series Land Rovers ever made still being on the road, it is one of the most recyclable vehicles on the market and Twisted has now future-proofed this even further.
“We’re extremely pleased with the finished vehicle and the reception from customers has been phenomenal.”
The Twisted EV offers 200-km of driving range and is powered by a high voltage 61kWh battery pack that requires less than three hours of charging time.
The batteries are located under the bonnet and between the chassis rails where the fuel tank would usually sit and, together with electric power steering, the vehicle feels and handles like a normal Defender.
Despite the pandemic, Twisted Automotive has continued to grow. The business expanded in 2021, opening showrooms in London, in the borough of Kensington, and on the other side of the Atlantic in Austin, Texas. Further expansion is planned in 2022.
