Jason Momoa Partners with Electrogenic to Convert Classic Vehicles to Electric Power for HBO Series
UK-based conversion company Electrogenic has converted five of Jason Momoa's classic vehicles—including three 1920s Harley-Davidsons and two vintage Land Rovers—to electric power for a new HBO Max series called On the Roam. The conversions use modular 'plug and play' kits that preserve the original appearance while adding electric motors, batteries, and hybrid capabilities. Electrogenic is now offering these conversion kits to the public, ranging from $19,500 for Harley-Davidson conversions to $32,000 for Land Rover Defenders.
Electrogenic, a UK-based electric powertrain conversion specialist, has completed electric conversions of five classic vehicles belonging to actor Jason Momoa for the new HBO Max series On the Roam. The project includes three Harley-Davidsons from the 1920s and two rare Land Rovers, representing the company's second major collaboration with Momoa following a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II conversion in 2024. The Harley conversions feature rear hub motors from Maeving motorcycles with batteries housed in custom panniers, offering hybrid capability to run on electricity, petrol, or both, while eliminating the need for kick-starting. The Land Rover conversions retain original four-wheel-drive transmissions and low-range functionality while housing 48kWh battery packs in the engine bay, delivering over 150 miles of range with CCS rapid charging. Electrogenic has developed modular conversion kits available to consumers, with prices ranging from approximately $19,500 for Harley-Davidson models to $32,000 for Land Rover Defenders, allowing classic vehicle owners to electrify their machines without permanent modifications.
What's missing
The article does not discuss the environmental impact of retrofitting older vehicles versus purchasing new electric vehicles, nor does it address the practical limitations such as the actual real-world performance of hybrid Harley conversions or long-term durability concerns of retrofitted classic motorcycles.
How coverage differed
TechRadar's coverage is enthusiastically positive about the technology and conversions, with the reviewer personally vouching for Electrogenic's work quality. The framing emphasizes innovation and preservation of automotive heritage, presenting the conversions as solutions for keeping classic vehicles road-legal in an electric future, rather than exploring potential criticisms or limitations.
What different sources said
- TechRadarCenter
‘The best thing we’ve ever made’: Jason Momoa turns his 100-year-old Harleys into new electric classics — and you can buy the same ‘drop-in’ conversion kits
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