{"id":36341,"date":"2022-11-17T12:04:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T17:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=36341"},"modified":"2022-11-17T12:04:28","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T17:04:28","slug":"1137883_chevy-3100-becomes-an-electric-truck-thanks-to-kindred","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=36341","title":{"rendered":"Chevy 3100 becomes an electric truck thanks to Kindred"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Companies offering EV conversions for some much-loved classics <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1134113_ev-conversion-company-everrati-sets-up-us-division\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">are springing up<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1137182_michigan-company-offers-ev-conversion-for-original-jeep-grand-wagoneer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all over the country<\/a>. The latest is San Rafael, California-based Kindred Motorworks, which on Thursday revealed its latest offering, an electric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1134435_icon-tried-to-make-a-1952-chevrolet-thriftmaster-handle-like-a-sports-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The 3100 is Chevy&#8217;s half-ton pickup built between 1947 and 1953. While its design is iconic, the driving experience can certainly be improved upon, thus making it an ideal candidate for an EV conversion.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WEDkHprbC1g\" width=\"560\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The electric hardware consists of a single electric motor driving the rear wheels and generating a peak 294 hp. The motor is powered by a 74-kwh battery that Kindred estimates will deliver a range of up to 200 miles. The battery, supplied by Idaho&#8217;s Kore Power, takes about nine hours to charge at home using a Level 2 charger. Buyers still with gasoline in their veins can also stick with an internal combustion engine.<\/p>\n<p>Kindred also updates other areas to modern standards, a process commonly referred to as restomodding. Key updates include a double wishbone front suspension, rack and pinion steering, 17-inch wheels, disc brakes, an electronic parking brake, power windows, keyless entry, and a 1,000-watt, 120-volt power inverter to support bed-mounted power outlets and USB ports. Gear selection is performed via a rotary dial.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper first_wrapper\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" name=\"tccimg_100864854_m\" title=\"Kindred 3100\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" alt=\"Kindred 3100\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"first_image lazy\" data-width=\"1024\" data-height=\"683\" data-url=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/kindred-3100_100864854_l.jpg\" data-src-h=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/hug\/kindred-3100_100864854_h.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/kindred-3100_100864854_l.jpg\" data-src-l=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/kindred-3100_100864854_l.jpg\" data-src-m=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/med\/kindred-3100_100864854_m.jpg\" data-src-s=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/sml\/kindred-3100_100864854_s.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kindred 3100<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Other modern amenities include air conditioning, heated bench seats complete with a stowable center armrest, a 3-speaker audio system, a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, a wireless charging pad for mobile devices, a rearview camera, modern windshield wipers, and LED headlights for improved visibility. The instrument cluster also keeps the classic looks but features information specific for EVs.<\/p>\n<p>Kindred plans to start production in 2024 and has priced the electric pickup from $159,000. The company plans similar conversions for the original Ford Bronco and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as the Volkswagen Bus, and all of Kindred&#8217;s EV conversions come with a 1-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Companies offering EV conversions for some much-loved classics are springing up all over the country. The latest is San Rafael, California-based Kindred Motorworks, which on Thursday revealed its latest offering, an electric Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck. The 3100 is Chevy&#8217;s half-ton pickup built between 1947 and 1953. 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