The fourth-generation Corvette might be the least appreciated of the bunch. Sure, the mighty Corvette ZR1 still demands a hefty asking price, but run-of-the-mill C4 Corvettes can still be found on a budget. That makes it the perfect candidate for a more budget-friendly EV conversion, at least in the eyes of Rich Rebuilds. Right after going in the polar-opposite direction with his LS-swapped Tesla, Rich Rebuilds is tackling a Corvette EV conversion.
In the first installment of what appears to be a series on the car, the Rich Rebuilds team tackles buying, hauling, and assessing the lowly Corvette. This first step in the process is mostly the team’s trip at buying and hauling the aged ‘Vette, with the tail end of the video looking at the EV part stash.
While it’s still early in this Corvette’s conversion, it does reflect something that’s starting to gain some traction. At this year’s SEMA show, EV conversions were the buzz of the floor. Automakers have also invested in electrified versions of vintage machines. More importantly, automakers like Ford and GM are working on crate solutions for EV conversions.
Depending on how the team at Rich Rebuilds tackles this EV ‘Vette, it could start a trend of retrofitting under-appreciated machines into EVs. This might not be as popular as stuffing a Chevrolet small-block V8 into, well, anything, but it will likely become more common as electric vehicles keep gaining traction.
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