While the look and feel of vintage vehicles are valued by car enthusiasts worldwide, the expensive upkeep and demanding nature of maintaining older vehicles tends to deter individuals from taking them on the road, which is why Voitures Extravert is transforming vintage rides into eco-friendly electric vehicles.
This Utrecht-based startup specializes in electric conversion, and can successfully transform nearly any vintage vehicle into a fully functioning electric alternative. Upon transformation, car owners can enjoy the benefits of driving a gorgeous and rare vintage vehicle, without having to deal with the mechanical issues.
Currently, the brand is retailing a fleet of five unique vintage rides, but hope to increase production in 2019 to retail 12 vintage vehicles.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Vintage Vehicle Retrofits
- Voitures Extravert is capitalizing on the popularity of vintage vehicles by transforming them into eco-friendly electric alternatives, a trend that could grow as consumers become more environmentally conscious.
- Custom Electric Vehicles
- Electric car conversion companies are increasingly offering bespoke electric vehicles that cater to individual tastes, which could disrupt the standard automobile market.
- Electric Car Restoration
- As electric cars become more popular, there may be a growing demand for restoring older electric vehicles and retrofitting them with the latest technology.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- As electric cars become more mainstream, traditional auto manufacturers may need to adapt and invest in electric retrofitting and restoration services.
- Sustainable Energy
- Companies specializing in sustainable energy, such as solar panel and wind turbine manufacturers, could potentially expand their offerings to include electric car retrofitting and restoration services.
- Tourism
- Vintage car rental businesses could capitalize on the appeal of electric retrofitted vintage vehicles to offer eco-friendly transportation options for tourists.
