The DeLorean Electric Conversion Kit Turns the DMC-12 Into the Car Its Looks Promised
The DeLorean electric conversion kit from Electrogenic is a drop-in electric powertrain for the DMC-12, the angular icon that made Back to the Future fans believe a car could be a time machine. Instead of cutting, welding or drilling, it bolts into the original engine mounts and replaces the fuel tank with a small battery pack, so the car keeps its shape, its luggage space and its famous silhouette.
What catches your eye is the promise: more than twice the original power and torque, with 160 kW and a claimed 0-60 mph time under 5 seconds. The original DMC-12 was a cool cruiser; this kit is the answer for anyone who has looked at one and wished the driving experience matched the drama of those doors.
What Makes This Electric DeLorean Kit Stand Out
- Serious electric punch: 160 kW and a sub-5-second 0-60 mph run turn a cruiser into a sports car.
- Drop-in fitment: The motor, inverter, charger, cooling system and rear battery box bolt to the original engine mounts.
- No body surgery: Electrogenic says the kit needs no cutting, welding or drilling, which keeps the DMC-12’s structure and panels intact.
- Balanced by design: The conversion is built to keep the original weight, within roughly 30 kg (about 66 lb), and the same weight distribution.
- Everyday range: A 42 kWh battery pack is quoted at about 150 miles of real-world driving, depending on how you drive.
- Drive modes included: The control system supports settings such as sport, eco and town, so the car can shift character with your mood.
Who It Is For
This is for the DMC-12 owner who wants the car to feel as special as it looks, and for the lifelong Back to the Future fan who has never stopped talking about the DeLorean. It is also a natural fit for the collector who enjoys the story as much as the object: a conversion that keeps the original weight and balance while adding modern electric performance is a conversation piece before the car even moves.
Milestone birthdays and holiday surprises are where it fits best, especially for the car-obsessed friend whose garage already has the poster car. It is not a Secret Santa or housewarming gift; it is the kind of present that turns a car meet into a crowd.
What Is Worth Knowing Before You Buy
This is a specialist conversion, not a DIY weekend project. Electrogenic designs its kits to be fitted by a trained specialist, and it supplies them through partner businesses around the world. A limited number of kits will be installed at the company’s UK workshop; the data does not call it a limited edition, but availability is not the same as ordering a mass-market part.
The available data is thin: there is no feature list or technical specification beyond the manufacturer’s description. That means exact kit contents, installation requirements, warranty terms and delivery timing are not clear from this page. What is clear is that the conversion is meant to keep the original car’s weight and weight distribution, and that the rest of the vehicle does not need to be uprated.
It will not suit someone looking for a simple plug-and-play EV or a project for a driveway mechanic. It is for an owner with a DMC-12, patience for a specialist build, and a taste for the unusual. If that sounds like you or your gift recipient, the next step is to contact Electrogenic about fitting options through its network or its UK workshop.