2025 — An electrifying year for Revival EV
2025 was the year Revival EV moved from concept to reality. We completed our first conversion, won our first award, and showed how classic car electrification can be done respectfully and reversibly. Here's how the year unfolded.
First Conversion Complete
We finished our first project: a 1972 BMW 2002 that came to us with all the mechanical challenges you'd expect from a 53-year-old car. The transformation was complete — 120kW electric motor, 42kWh battery pack, 250km range, and 0–100km/h in 6–7 seconds. Fun, reliable, everyday classic car driving.
More importantly, we proved our core principle: electric conversion doesn't have to compromise the original character. The car looks and feels like a 2002, just without the oil leaks and hard starting. Digital gauges maintain the original appearance while providing modern functionality. Everything is reversible, respecting the car's heritage while improving its daily usability.
Industry Recognition
At the RAA Bay to Birdwood event in November, the BMW 2002 won the trophy for best EV conversion. The award validated our approach, but the conversations with other enthusiasts were equally valuable. People understood that we weren't just swapping engines — we were preserving automotive history while making it accessible for modern use.
Sharing Our Story
The Everything Electric show in Melbourne gave us a platform to explain our philosophy to a wider audience. Scott's interview with Gav from EcotricityNZ helped communicate what Revival is about: taking wonderful classic cars and making them reliable daily drivers without losing what made them special in the first place.
Our appearance at the Geelong Revival, with the 2002 displayed in pit lane, reinforced this message. Classic cars belong on the road, not just in garages.
In December, BMW invited the 2002 to display in their showroom — recognition from the original manufacturer that our approach respects their heritage while updating it for contemporary use.
Building for the Future
Our second internship program with Swinburne University brought a new year of engineering students into the workshop, giving them hands-on experience with electric conversion while fresh perspectives informed our processes. These programmes help develop the next generation of automotive engineers while strengthening our own capabilities.
Current Projects
Work is underway on the next project: a Triumph GT6. This project will test our systems on a different platform while incorporating lessons learned from the BMW. Each conversion builds our expertise and expands what's possible for future projects.
Looking Ahead
2026 brings growing interest from collectors who want to drive their classics regularly. Our conversion process is maturing, pricing is becoming more competitive, and the market is beginning to understand what electric conversion can offer.
Revival EV started with a straightforward goal: make classic cars reliable for everyday use while preserving what makes them special. As 2025 ends, we're confident this approach works.
What's Next
If you own a classic car that deserves better reliability and future-proofing, we'd like to hear from you.
Ready to discuss your project? Contact us or visit our Coburg workshop.