The trend to clean energy across the globe, the increase in the attention placed on the climate change as well as a mad rush in electric mobility have put the electric vehicle (EV) copycat product in an ideal position to proliferate. No longer the stuff of quirky categorical novelty, they are now becoming relatively mainstream, with strong market indicators suggesting a very positive future of these redefined classics.
Decreasing Costs/Advancement of Batteries & Technology
The significant cost of battery technology is one of the factors that hindered the adoption of EV in the past. The good news is that in the past 10 years lithium-ion battery prices have crash by almost a 90 percent since the year 2010. This makes electric conversions and replica builds much more economical and within reach of all consumers plus small manufacturers. Motor controllers, battery management systems (BMS) and charging components have been miniaturized and made more efficient and standardized, and now it is easier to fit them into retro designs.
There is also the technological advancement that is improving range, reliability, and safety that are being able to address most of the fears that had concerned enthusiasts about undertaking EV conversion projects. The latest electric simulacra may easily exceed 100-150 km on a single charge, they feature regenerative brakes,
intelligent dashboards, not to mention exotic diagnostics in the form of apps.
Emission Regs and Emissions Standards
The world is getting strict with emissions, fuel economy, and vehicle safety regulations by its governments. Europe,
Asia and North America countries have declared that the sale of new petrol and diesel automobiles
will be banned in the next 10-15 years. In developing parts too, cities are subjecting low-emission zones and providing EV adoption tax benefits.
This poses a dilemma to most auto enthusiasts who are left wondering
how to enjoy iconic cars without going against environmental regulations.
The solution is electric replications that provide traditional styling
and that fit within the contemporary green rules.