Morris Minor Conversion

The aim will be to convert a 1953 Morris Minor to a battery electric vehicle with no visible sign of the conversion outside or inside the car, except under the bonnet.

3/5/2021 Morris Minor purchased from West Riding Classic Cars

23/3/2023 New clutch purchased from ESM Morris Minors – the clutch and gearbox are to be retained after electrification

23/3/2023 Refurbished gearbox purchased from ESM Morris Minors

26/7/23 motor purchased from Everything ev

26/7/23 interface plate purchased from Everything ev

26/7/23 flywheel purchased from Everything ev

26/7/23 motor, flywheel and clutch assembled by Everything ev

26/7/23 One of two battery packs supplied by Everything ev

26/7/23 inverter/controller, contactor, switches and throttle rheostat supplied by Everything ev

29/9/23 Test rig constructed and operational

battery-with-cell-monitor

4/6/24 Cell monitors and voltage balancers partially added