Electromod classic Range Rovers: 650bhp EV and 730bhp PHEV JIA Chieftan. How mad? HOW MUCH?

These two cars are JIA Chieftans, restomodded/electromodded classic Range Rovers from Jensen International Automotive, in Oxfordshire, England.

They're both based on classic Range Rovers but they are restorations with a huge twist. The one on the left is a pure electric conversion, with 650bhp. The one on the right is a plug-in electric hybrid, with no less than 730bhp!

Join Matt Prior and James Disdale as they get to know these bonkers restos and chat about them in a slightly podcasty way.

All filmed and edited by Shreyans Chordia (who probably still hasn't dried out and warmed up since; sorry Shrey).

For the full written story see here:
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/jia/chieftain-range-rover

And more tech details are just here look:

JIA Chieftain EV
Price: From £350,000
Motor: 3x axial flux motors
Power: 648bhp (405bhp continuous)
Torque: 1792lb ft
Transmission: Single speed
Drive battery: 120kWh (useable)
Kerbweight: 2500kg (est)
0-62mph: 8.2 seconds
Top speed: 125mph (limited)
Energy efficiency: n/a
Range: 220-250 miles

JIA Chieftain PHEV
Price: from £350,000
Engine: V8, 6.2-litre, petrol plus 2x axial flux motors
Power: 730bhp (combined)
Torque: Not sure
Transmission: eight-speed automatic, switchable four-wheel drive
Drive battery: 62kWh (useable)
Kerbweight: 2500kg(est)
0-60mph: 6.2 seconds (hybrid mode)
Top speed: 112mph (limited)

00:00 Introduction
01:18 Chieftan PHEV tech details and walkaround
03:33 Chieftan EV tech details and walkaround
07:16 Chieftan PHEV driving impressions
17:19 Chieftan EV driving impressions
22:07 Electrifying old cars?
24:44 How much?!


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