Electrogenic Turns Momoa's Harleys into Hybrids
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Electrogenic's plug-and-play kits for these historic models suggest a new market for vintage EV conversions, moving beyond bespoke projects to accessible, standardized modifications for classic vehicles.
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- Jason Momoa had five of his cherished vintage vehicles—including three 100‑year‑old Harley‑Davidson motorcycles—converted to electric or plug‑in hybrid power by Electrogenic for his HBO documentary On The Roam Season 2.
- Electrogenic fitted the 1924 and 1927 Harley‑Davidson Model JDs with a dual‑system that retains the original twin‑cylinder petrol engines while adding an 11 kW hub motor, allowing riders to switch between electric, petrol, or hybrid power.
- Electrogenic equipped the 1921 Model FD with a pure‑electric drivetrain because its original engine was beyond repair, installing a 2.7 kWh removable battery pack that charges in 2.5 hours and provides over 50 miles of EV‑only range.
- Electrogenic converted a 1949 Series I Land Rover and a 1961 Series IIA 109 Dormobile to full battery‑electric drive, installing 48 kWh and 62 kWh battery packs respectively, each paired with a high‑power motor delivering 150 kW and 120 kW and preserving original 4WD functionality.
- Electrogenic added a 93 kWh battery to Momoa’s Schutt Industries XVENTURE XV‑2 trailer, enabling month‑long off‑grid power for camping equipment and the ability to charge a 4WD EV in the wilderness.
- Electrogenic is now selling plug‑and‑play conversion kits for the Harley‑Davidson hybrids and the Land Rover models through a global partner network.
- Steve Drummond, CEO of Electrogenic, said Momoa’s trust in the company for vehicles “very close to his heart” drives the partnership that began with a 1929 Rolls‑Royce Phantom II conversion, the most ambitious classic‑car EV conversion to date.
Why it matters: Vintage‑car owners and classic‑motorcycle fans now get modern performance, safety upgrades, and zero‑emission capability while keeping historic character, thanks to Electrogenic’s plug‑in hybrid and all‑electric conversions. The company’s worldwide kit rollout preserves original drivetrains and four‑wheel‑drive systems, opening a new market for collectors seeking electric range and fast‑charging without sacrificing authenticity.
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