Thanks for stopping by The Late Brake Show. What would a 100% brand new EV classic MGB 'Restomod' with German electric power drive like? Jonny discovers the full build story behind the 160+ mile (260km) range RBW EV classic MG and reviews their Roadster in typical British weather.

Do not mistake this car for a pure restomod or restoration project - look at the number plate. It is a new car, hand made to modern regulations, using a new British Motor Heritage bodyshell married to a Continental motor, control system and Hyperdrive (Nissan) lithium-ion battery modules. German manufacturer Continental supplies motors and control systems to existing new EVs such as Renault's Zoe and Peugeot's e208 amongst many others. These batteries are manufactured for the Nissan Leaf.

The RBW weighs only about 40kg more than the original MGB, but rides and handles better, thanks to tubular wishbones and coilover suspension all round. No more axle tramp. It has 50/50 weight distribution and electric power steering. It has regenerative braking, Pioneer infotainment and a heated screen.

The RBW MGB has an 8-year warranty is better made than any original MG ever was. Prices start from £88,000 for a built to order car with 70kW motor and 35kWh battery pack. It's a crying shame there is no rapid DC charging capability yet, so for now the quickest you can fully charge the RBW MGB is 4hrs on a 7kW wall box.

For more details visit https://rbwevcars.com/

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:15 Interior first look
1:25 I have never liked MGBs...
2:00 Brand new bodyshells
3:04 Deseamed and hand painted
4:30 Flash flooding in a convertible
4:45 Britain's most popular classic
5:44 Tailor made to spec
6:05 MGC or MGRV8 bonnet?
6:35 How the RBW company started
7:40 German EV drivetrain
8:55 Doughnuts (in a test mule)
10:00 One wheel peel
11:00 Tour of first prototype
11:20 New EV rear subframe
12:00 Fully independent suspension
12:19 Tech spec
12:30 Battery packaging
13:30 Hyperdrive assembled Nissan batteries
13:42 My EV dragster project
14:20 Electric power steering
14:45 Peter the MD's story
16:00 Continental's involvement
17:00 Other cars in future
17:30 Ride quality
18:05 Frontline MGs
18:00 IVA approved
18:52 Front suspension set up
19:30 35kWh batt pack
20:22 Continental 70kW motor close-up
20:43 Finished rear subframe
21:40 'Beautiful car on a modern platform'
21:50 Dash details
22:14 Pioneer infotainment
22:24 Gauge set-up
23:08 Optional extra boot battery
23:25 0-60 in 8.9 secs
23:55 40kg more than original car!
24:48 Range and battery specs
24:59 Shame no rapid charge option.
25:20 Landrover Defender EV
26:15 Performance and feel mimics the original car
27:15 Verdict

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