With the cooperation of a UK-based conversion specialist, Zero EV and Jaunt Motors, an Australian firm specialising in converting classic petrol and diesel vehicles like Land Rovers into electric engines, will soon have the largest electric conversion company in the world.
The merger of Zero EV, located in Bristol, UK, and Jaunt Motors, based in Melbourne, Australia, two of the world’s top technological companies, will collaborate and create to establish Fellten (which means ‘lightning’ in Welsh) in Australia, the United Kingdom, and North America.
Fellten will formally debut at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fellten is also looking to expand system production and training in the UK and Australia, with specifics to be revealed in the upcoming months.
According to Zero EV Co-founder and CEO, and now CEO of Fellten, Chris Hazell, “We are delighted to launch Fellten – it’s the culmination of years of work from two teams working on other sides of the world, coming together with the shared ambition in shaping the future of electric vehicles.”
“The merging of our two companies into the singular Fellten will provide classic vehicle customers with any level of electrification support and provide automotive experts, mechanics and electric vehicle converters with the technology, tools and training to be a part of the growing global demand for electrification.”
Fellten creates bolt-in solutions that transform vintage vehicles into electric vehicles (EVs). The merger provides the new business with a global supply network that enables car repair shops and vehicle restorers in three continents to install electric conversion systems created and developed by the top-notch team at Fellten. Check out our page about EV rebates and incentives, road user charges, existing federal government EV policies, and Labor’s proposed Electric Car Discount.
Fellten’s electric systems enable cars of any vintage to be “everyday drivers” and not simply enthusiast cars. With original equipment manufacturer (OEM) levels of performance and reliability, Fellten-powered automobiles are retrofitted to increase sustainability, usability, and performance – all without affecting the car’s iconic design.
Jaunt has focused on converting Land Rovers into electric vehicles utilising Tesla battery packs, which generally cost $125,000. (UDD 80,000).
In Australia, Jaunt has primarily concentrated on Land Rovers, completing three conversions and working on another five. The company is soon to start providing Toyota Landcruiser conversion options as well. Zero EV concentrated on Porsches and Minis, but the two businesses intend to broaden their selection to include additional models.
Jaunt Motors Co-founder and CEO, and now Chief Design Officer of Fellten, Dave Budge, said: “Every vehicle on the road will need to be electric by 2050 for us to achieve net zero emissions, and classic car owners will want their vehicle to be electric much sooner. With production facilities on three continents and industry-leading technology and development capabilities, Fellten is ready to meet the needs of consumers and the automotive industry.
“We’re scaling up to deliver hundreds of units next year and beyond. And the biggest thing is awareness. Most people don’t know that this is even possible.”
“With the support of the global Fellten engineering team, proprietary EV technology and strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers, Fellten provides specialist and luxury vehicle customers with complete electrification support, from design to technology development to delivery.
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Overview of merger
The Jaunt Motors and Zero EV teams employed by Fellten make up the global team of automotive and electrical engineers, software developers, designers, and trainers. The new structure has created the following members of the worldwide leadership team:
- Chris Hazell – CEO, Chief Executive Officer.
- Alex Dawood – CTO, Chief Technology Officer.
- Marteen Burger – COO, Chief Operating Officer.
- Dave Budge – CDO, Chief Design Officer.
- Mark Poole – CFO, Chief Financial Officer.
About Fellten
Fellten is a manufacturer of electric conversion systems that offers solutions to car owners and auto shops so they may transform conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles into electric vehicles. Starting with Porsche 911s, Classic Minis, Land Rover Series, and Defenders, Fellten has created solutions for many vintage brands and models.
About Jaunt Motors
Vehicles made by Jaunt are based on vintage Land Rovers from 1958 to 2016. The cars that transported aid to isolated areas, battled bushfires, worked on practically every farm and helped build Australia’s infrastructure.
About Zero EV
Zero EV supplies premium electric car parts and are experts in producing Zero EV OEM parts for electric vehicle conversions. Zero EV’s key priorities are business-to-business transactions, supply chain assistance, the engineering development of electric vehicle systems, the manufacturing of complete bolt-in kits, and training. But also provide support and sales to end users.
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