Evice Is Turning Class Rolls-Royce Shadows Into EVs
Evice is breathing new life into some classic Rolls-Royce models
The U.K.-based company has announced plans to begin building electromod versions of the storied automaker’s old coupé, convertibles, and saloons in 2025. The company has just unveiled a new powertrain that will turn the luxury automobiles into EVs.
Evice, which refers to itself as an “engineer-led” operation, has developed a bespoke 800-volt electric architecture that it says will easily outperform the vehicles’s original ICE engines. The powertrain includes two electric motors that get their juice from a 77-kWh battery pack, which, the company says, produce 400 hp for “dynamic and effortless driving.” Range comes in at 200 miles, which isn’t all that stellar by today’s standards, but this is an old Rolls-Royce we’re talking about, not an everyday driver.
Evice is also testing out a prototype based on the Silver Shadow Corniche convertible
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In addition to the new powertrain, Evice will also equip each of its rejuvenated Rolls with an active suspension and an upgraded braking system. The new technology is designed to deliver the kind of smooth ride that you get from the marque’s contemporary vehicles, like its first EV, the Spectre.
The company is currently testing out the prototype, the XP1. The EV is based on the Silver Shadow saloon and illustrates just how the company plans to reimagine yesterday’s Rolls-Royce with today’s technology. Evice included a photograph of the XP1 with its announcement, and while the vehicle is covered in a camouflage wrap, it’s clear that the four-door’s trademark profile and shape haven’t been messed with. The company will be making some modern-day updates to the luxe cabin, though, including equipping the space with heated seats, full climate control, and a new stereo system with a hidden sub-woofer. An infotainment screen that offers access to a reverse camera will also be installed. The company is also testing out a prototype based on the Silver Shadow’s two-door Corniche convertible variant.
“Evice’s mission is to honor the legacy of these classic Rolls-Royce cars with modern engineering and meticulous craftsmanship,” Evice CEO Matthew Pearson said in a statement. “Our work with the Corniche and Silver Shadow is about reimagining their timeless elegance while modernizing them for greater refinement, performance, and reliability.”
Evice plans to begin production during the first quarter of next year, with deliveries expected to start during the spring of 2026. The company hasn’t announced pricing for its electromods, but since the company plans to work exclusively with Rolls-Royce vehicles expect it to be steep.
