REBOOTING REBECCA - TURNING A BRITISH CLASSIC CAR INTO AN EV. EPISODE 1.

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This episode of 'Rebooting Rebecca' focuses on the initial steps of converting a 1969 Morris Minor to electric power. The presenter, Kate Walton-Elliott, details the challenges encountered, primarily with sourcing and fitting a replacement differential flange, which had kept the car off the road for years. She also discusses potential EV powertrains, including a NetGain Warp 8 motor and controller from a VW Golf conversion, and a more ambitious plan involving a Lexus GS450h gearbox. The immediate goal is to get the car running on its original petrol engine to test the repaired differential and sell the existing engine and gearbox. However, initial attempts to start the car were hampered by a faulty starter solenoid and a weak battery, preventing even a short test drive. The brakes are also noted as being in poor condition. The episode concludes with the purchase of a new battery and the ongoing search for a suitable Lexus transmission, setting the stage for future conversion progress.