The delivery ladybug was converted to electricity

An electric vehicle dealer in Trois-Rivieres has achieved a technological feat: converting an old Beetle from gasoline to electricity.

This is a tailor made order for the Saint-Hubert restaurant chain, which makes it a promotional vehicle to underline its 70s^E Founding anniversary.

An electric motor was added to the Beetle model 1967. Its power also increased tenfold from 40 to 280 horsepower.

“Tesla was the first to put a motor in place as well as a volt battery (accumulator).

The model of the vehicle, reduced to parts, was found in the old barn in North Montreal. It has been completely rebuilt; Bodywork, wheels, brakes. Intelligent car management system added.

“Keeping the battery and electric motor and respecting the weight is the first challenge. Second, respecting the car’s identity and really, it looks like a beetle from the 60s.”

The vehicle travels on Quebec roads and also makes deliveries as part of this anniversary.