Land Rover Defender 110 & 130

Land Rover
Electric Conversion

Classic Defender EV

The Defender,
now silent

Our Land Rover electric conversion turns a classic Defender 110 or 130 into a fully electric vehicle, with a 160kW motor that bolts onto the existing engine mounts and a kit designed around the vehicle for a clean, serviceable conversion.

Available for all engine types across the 110 and 130 wheelbases, with every conversion installed at our workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, by our own trained team.

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Specifications

Defender EV
at a glance

160 kW

Peak Power (214 hp)

Serious electric power for confident off-road driving on any terrain

340 Nm

Instant Torque

Full torque from a standstill with no turbo lag, smooth and silent

62 / 40 kWh

Battery Options

Two pack sizes so you only pay for the range you need

180 / 120 km

Real-World Range

180km on the 62kWh pack and 120km on the 40kWh pack

6.6 kW AC

On-Board Charging

Plug in overnight at camp, from solar or grid, and start the day full

2 yrs / 40,000 km

Warranty

Full warranty on the electric drivetrain for peace of mind in the field

How It Fits

Bolts in,
keeps the transfer box

On the Defender, the electric motor bolts onto the original engine mounts and drives straight into the factory transfer box, with the gearbox removed as the motor delivers power across the full speed range without needing to shift

  • Original transfer box retained, with 4WD and low range
  • Gearbox removed: no clutch, no gear changes
  • Bolts onto the existing engine mounts
  • Installed at our Nairobi workshop
Battery Options

Choose your
range

Same 160kW motor on both, so just pick the battery that matches your daily mileage.

Long Range

62 kWh

Up to 180 km range

For operators covering longer game drives or two days of average driving between charges, with a full charge overnight on 6.6kW AC

Enquire - 62 kWh

Standard Range

40 kWh

Up to 120 km range

For camps and lodges with shorter daily routes. Lower cost, lighter weight, and still a full day of game drives on one charge

Enquire - 40 kWh
Land Rover Defender electric conversion kit in the engine bay
Battery pack being installed in a Land Rover Defender electric conversion
Land Rover Defender 130 electric conversion at the Silent Savannah workshop
FAQ

Defender
conversion questions

Which Land Rover models can be converted?+

We convert the classic Land Rover Defender in both 110 and 130 wheelbases, across all original engine types.

Does the Defender conversion keep 4WD?+

Yes, the Defender kit retains the original transfer box, so you keep 4WD and low range, while the gearbox is removed as the electric motor does not need one.

How far can an electric Defender go?+

Up to 180km of real-world driving on the 62kWh battery, or up to 120km on the 40kWh battery.

How is it charged?+

The vehicle has a 6.6kW AC on-board charger, so you can plug in overnight at camp, from a solar charging station or the grid, and it is ready by morning.

Where is the conversion done?+

All Land Rover conversions are carried out at our workshop in Nairobi, Kenya.

What warranty is included?+

The electric drivetrain is covered for 2 years or 40,000km.