{"id":83652,"date":"2025-09-14T04:33:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T08:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83652"},"modified":"2025-09-14T04:33:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T08:33:56","slug":"porsche-924s-ev-conversion-leaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83652","title":{"rendered":"Budget-Friendly Porsche 924S EV Conversion Is Just What The Doctor Ordered"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Many EV conversions are outrageously expensive, but not this one.<\/li>\n<li>For less money than any new EV on the market, this electric Porsche 924S looks like fantastic fun.<\/li>\n<li>The owner got a great deal on the 924S that had been sitting for 15 years, and the electric bits from a 2023 Nissan Leaf were a great fit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Converting a classic car into an electric vehicle is sometimes <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/684276\/1929-rolls-royce-phantom-ii-ev-conversion-electrogenic-details-specs\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22684276%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%221929-rolls-royce-phantom-ii-ev-conversion-electrogenic-details-specs%22%7D\">accompanied by an eye-watering bill<\/a>. But it doesn\u2019t have to be like that. Cheap and cheerful EV conversions are possible, and the Porsche 924S in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Mp49lNiCemU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EVTuners<\/a> video below is a testament to that.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine this: $20,000 for a classic two-door sports car with enough performance for everyday driving, a real-world highway range of around 200 miles and access to public charging nationwide. What\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n<section contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"video\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sizer\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAYAAAA7KqwyAAAAGXRFWHRTb2Z0d2FyZQBBZG9iZSBJbWFnZVJlYWR5ccllPAAAABpJREFUeNpi\/P\/\/PwMlgImBQjBqwLAwACDAAOVfAw9\/ZDvcAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mp49lNiCemU?si=jnNpvno4noed2R3I\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\" loading=\"lazy\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Karl Nichols, the owner of the red 1988 Porsche 924S, was eyeing the red German sports car for a while. It had been sitting in his mechanic\u2019s backyard for the better part of 15 years, so when the opportunity arose, he jumped on it. He bought the car for a great price and got to work.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, it\u2019s a rust-free car that lived most of its life in New Mexico, which made things a lot easier to manage. Then, the search for a donor EV began. A <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/593502\/2023-nissan-leaf-starts-27800usd-offers-149-miles-range\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22593502%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%222023-nissan-leaf-starts-27800usd-offers-149-miles-range%22%7D\">2023 Nissan Leaf<\/a> with the big motor and big battery was sourced, and it was a good deal once again. With just 8,000 miles on the clock, the EV\u2019s main components were as good as new.<\/p>\n<section class=\"relatedContent-new\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"related-content\" data-widget-size=\"content\" data-params=\"%7B%22type_id%22%3A0%2C%22title_id%22%3A%22%22%2C%22items%22%3A%5B%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22750384%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22The%20Original%20Mazda%20Miata%20Works%20Great%20As%20An%20EV%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22electrogenic-miata-review%22%2C%22section%22%3A%222%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FZngXZz%2Fs5%2Felectrogenic-na-mazda-miata-ev.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22746251%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22EV-Swapped%201928%20Ford%20Model%20A%20Pickup%20Is%20A%20Prohibition%20Electric%20Truck%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22ford-model-a-pickup-ev%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FrKEwlx%2Fs5%2Fmodel-a-ev-swap.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22730913%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Converting%20This%20Mercury%20Comet%20Wagon%20To%20Electric%20Should%20Cost%20Under%20%244%2C000%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22mercury-comet-ev-conversion-leaf%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%221%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2F0eK2EW%2Fs5%2Fic_xle306m8.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22729651%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22A%20Classic%20Jeep%20EV%20Conversion%20Is%20The%20Best%20Father-Son%20Project.%20Cheap%2C%20Too%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22jeep-cj-ev-conversion-video%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%221%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FNGeR0G%2Fs5%2F1956-jeep-cj5-converted-to-ev-using-smart-and-toyota-parts-source-jeremy-makes-things-youtube.jpg%22%7D%7D%5D%7D\">   <\/section>\n<p>Half of the 60-kilowatt-hour battery pack sits under the hood, alongside a relay box and a Tesla-sourced power brake system, while the other half of the battery lives where the backseat used to be.<\/p>\n<p>The original engine and transmission were thrown out, with the Leaf\u2019s 214-horsepower electric motor powering the rear wheels through a set of reinforced CV axles. A Resolve EV controller ties everything together nicely, including the original CHAdeMO charging port.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to performance, the owner says it\u2019s plenty for everyday driving, with a zero to 60 miles per hour sprint of around five seconds, which is close to the Leaf\u2019s 5.5-second time.<\/p>\n<p>Range-wise, Nichols said he\u2019s getting around 200 miles on the highway and more around town. That\u2019s almost identical to the 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/nissan\/leaf\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Leaf<\/a>\u2019s EPA rating of 212 miles. The regenerative braking system is adjustable, so the driver can choose to coast or come to a complete stop when lifting off the accelerator.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no heating or cooling for the moment, but that will come at a later date, as the car is still a bit of a work in progress. So far, it has taken about a year and a half to get to this stage. When it\u2019s all said and done, it\u2019s not bad at all for a fun, electrified vintage sports car.<\/p>\n<section class=\"widget-newsletter\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"widget-newsletter\" readability=\"-18.8\">\n<\/section>\n<p>                                                                        <!-- new gallery place, attached gallery --><\/p>\n<div class=\"group isBottomShare mb-spacing-md-lg\">\n<p>\n                                    Share this Story                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many EV conversions are outrageously expensive, but not this one. For less money than any new EV on the market, this electric Porsche 924S looks like fantastic fun. 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