Electric MGF/TF

My copy of Enjoying MG arrived on Friday and there is an article on a blue electric MGF in it. When the chap first completed it over 4 years ago (in a previous Enjoying MG) I really did wonder at the point of it. However, I now see this as a really good idea and a way of keeping the MGF/TF on the road in the future. This is why:



- The K-series does have a well deserved reputation for HG failure and this would solve the problem. A major reason why I have not bought one yet.

- A purely electric car appears to be exempt from road tax.

- Electric motors appear to deliver full torque from near 0 revs, therefore the car will be quick off the mark.

- Battery technology is improving so that smaller batteries can be used and/or range extended.

- With the engine removed, the f/TF shell has sufficient space for all the electrical systems/components and could still retain its decent (for a sports car) boot.



All of this got me wondering if the time is ripe for a MG specialist to team up with an electric vehicle specialist and develop and market an electric conversion for the car. Not only would it make the F/TF relevant again, but it might also slow down the procession of cars going to the crusher due to engine issues etc.

Think of it as a cut price Tesla roadster.



You might think the costs are prohibitive, but if you start with a clean, rust free car I would expect it to cost no more (and possibly a lot less) than restoring a rusty MGB or similar classic.



The other plus point would be that if ok, the removed engine could help keep non-converted cars on the road in the future.



What do you guys think?

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