The classic Mini, launched in 1959 and designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, is a timeless icon of automotive design. Its innovative front-wheel-drive layout and compact dimensions created a car that was both spacious and incredibly fun to drive. From the racetrack success of the Mini Cooper and Cooper S to its various badges (Austin, Morris, etc.), the Mini’s legacy is unmatched. Now, you can preserve that legacy while embracing the future. Electrifying your classic Mini combines retro charm with modern, zero-emission technology, offering a quiet, smooth, and exhilarating driving experience. This guide details our comprehensive electric conversion kit and provides a clear roadmap for your project.
Our complete Classic Mini EV conversion kit includes everything for a seamless transformation:
Motor & AC Electric Motor Controller
Wiring Harness & DC-DC Converter
Accelerator Pedal & Gear Selector (R/N/D)
Vacuum Brake Booster
Motor Adapter Plate & Coupler (for original transmission)
Lithium Battery Pack & On-Board Charger
Complete Parts List: What’s Inside Your Mini EV Conversion Kit?
- Motor
- AC Electric Motor Controller
- DC to DC Converter
- Car Dashboard Display
- Lithium Battery Charger for Electric Vehicles
- 12V vacuum pump booster
- 15kw/20kw motor shaft coupling & transmission adapter plate
- LeFePO4battery cell PACK
Choosing the right motor power is crucial. We consider the original engine’s specs (power, torque, RPM) and your performance goals.
Taking a 1964 Austin Mini Cooper as an example:
Original Horsepower: 76 hp / 57 kW
Max Torque: 107 Nm @ 5900 RPM
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Our Recommendation: A 144V, 20kW (rated) / 55kW (peak) AC induction motor. With a max speed of 6800 RPM and 230 Nm of torque, it perfectly replaces the original engine. You can retain the classic 4-speed manual gearbox for an authentic—yet vastly more powerful—driving feel.
Important: This kit includes the complete system wire harness, gas pedal, and gear selector switch. Clear wiring diagrams are provided for straightforward installation.
Our efficient 3.3kW on-board charger is the perfect companion for your Mini’s battery pack.
Fast & Reliable: Delivers 20A charging current for convenient replenishment.
Intelligent & Safe: Features advanced thermal management, full protection systems (over-voltage, short-circuit, etc.), and meets CE certification.
Compact Integration: Its air-cooled, lightweight design allows for discreet installation within your Mini’s architecture.
Key Technical Specifications:
Input Voltage: 85~265Vac (Global)
Efficiency: ≥93%
Protection Rating: IP66 (Water/Dust Resistant)
Operating Temperature: -25℃ ~ 55℃
In a classic gasoline Mini, brake boost relies on engine vacuum. After an EV conversion, this source is gone.
Solution: Our 12V electric vacuum pump provides consistent power assist for your brake pedal.
Benefit: Maintains the original braking feel and safety, and is fully compatible with your Mini’s existing brake lines and calipers.
The heart of your electric Mini, providing clean, quiet, and instantaneous power.
Superior Performance: Delivers a smoother and more responsive drive compared to the original engine.
Quality Assurance: Built with top-tier EVE brand LiFePO4 cells and an automotive-grade BMS with CAN BUS for safety and monitoring.
Standard Pack Size: 810*385*355mm. Custom sizes available to fit your specific Mini build.
Why Choose Our Kit for Your Classic Mini EV Conversion?
The 20kw 144V kit is an ideal, balanced solution for the classic Mini. We understand enthusiasts have different goals, which is why we offer flexible power options:
Economical: 15kW rated / 30kW peak (AC Induction, Air-Cooled)
Performance: 25kW rated / 45kW peak (PMSM, Liquid-Cooled)
Important Consideration: Due to the classic Mini’s compact size, we recommend motors under 30kW rated power to ensure the accompanying high-voltage battery pack remains practical for installation.
We Convert More Than Minis! CMVTE designs and manufactures EV conversion kits from 1kW to 350kW for a vast range of vehicles, including cars, pickup trucks, vans, buses, and heavy-duty trucks.
Successful Conversion Cases We've Delivered for Our Clients：
This case is from a customer in Thailand, who used 20KW 144V AC motor made by our company. The coupler and adapter made by himself, his car is BMW Mini Classic 1975. This successful conversion bring hims confidence to start conversion business and attracts many potential customers.
Here we attach a test video as below:
Questions About BMW MINI CLASSIC Conversions
Yes, we provide all electronic parts for conversion. We also provide wire diagram system, each part user manual, so you will have no obstacles for installation and connection of the system.
Yes, we provide motor spline coupler and adapter plate to install motor to original transmisison. But the original transmission’s clutch need to get removed. If you want to keep clutch, you need modify the spline coupler to clutch a bit. Because we do not have car in hand, so we bought a old transmission without clutch to make the coupler and adapter kit.
We provide two years for battery, and one year warranty for other parts. We only use top grade quality products. If any parts failure from manufacturing issues, we provide repair parts for replacement.
If we have stocks ready to go, the lead time is one weeek after order confirmed. if we have no stocks, lead time might be 4 weeks after order confirmed.
After you have discussed with sales manager all details of the order, he or she will make proforma invoice with all details and bank accounts for payment, normally payment is through bank to bank T/T. Other payment ways are also flexible to accept after discussion.
We only use top brand of cells in China, like EVE, like Gotion etc, most of the case we use EVE brand pure new and A grade cells to make pack. And in our battery pack we surely use real automobile grade BMS, not simple protection board.
We care about reputation more than our customers!
We are real manufacturer, not sales trade office/company, we started our motor production from 1995 in China. In conversion we now have more than 10 year experiencee. In the whole drive systems, we do not produce all parts, but motor we make, controller we provide CAN BUS and technical requests to our partner, same as lithium battery pack and wire hanress of the system, the design and CAN BUS are from us. other accessories like gas peda, meter etc we get from reliable partners.
Except motor and drive train solution, we also owns our own low speed electric vehicle assembly factory, its website/brand is www.gmtlsv.com
In short, we are EV expert with decades experience in China!
Yes, our key electronic components are with CE certificate for Europe markets, so at the moment, we ship to Europe like France, UK, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Turkey etc.
We also have ISO9001 quality manage certificate.
For our EV products, we also have WMI （World Manufacturer Identifier） certificate, each vehilce has its VIN number.
To some particular countries, they have requests in import or tax reduces policy such as for Africa countries and Middle East, COC or SABER might needed for import. For some countries, certificate of origin: FORM A, FORM E etc are requested. We all have experience to make for customers.
Yes, of course, our engineers who can speak English directly, video talk/email/Whatsapp they can communicate and serve customers without obstacles.
No matter before-sales or after sales, we all request in time response 24 hours and 7 days as long as we see the requests.
For necessary project, we can also send engineers to customers’ company for guide or training.
We also welcome customers to send engineers to us for onsite learning and training!
Yes, no problem, we support that. We hope customers can do longterm business so customization of his logo is OK
Please consult with our sales Director :
whatsapp/wechat: + 86 1812358 9096
We are more than welcome for your inquiries.
