Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Bloody vandals, taking that characterful A-series out of the Mini and turning the car into a buzzing appliance. How dare they?
Yeah, yeah – we’ve heard it all before. Electrification is a polarising issue. But what we’re seeing here isn’t just a case of some random person deciding to hoik out their smoky four-banger and drop in the motor from their Moulinex. This is a properly interesting concept, a cuttingedge experiment with a keen eye on the future. You see, while there are pros and cons to converting classics into EVs, and for a lot of people the costs far outweigh the benefits, this is no ordinary Mini. This is, in fact, one of the hardestworking Minis in the world.
You’ve probably spotted the roundels on the doors, signalling that this car is owned by smallcarBIGCITY. Heard of them? They’re an outfit in London who offer bespoke sightseeing experiences: with a chauffeur as your tour guide, you can choose to do a spot of good-old opentop
