- Evice is working to electrify the Rolls-Royce Corniche and Silver Shadow.
- Both models will produce 400 hp and travel over 200 miles per charge.
- The first customer deliveries are expected to start in the spring of 2026.
Turning a classic sports car into an EV is like turning a samurai sword into a butter knife—sure, it works, but it kind of misses the point. On the other hand, taking a stately luxury barge like a Rolls-Royce Corniche or Silver Shadow and giving it an all-electric rebirth? Now that’s something even purists might get behind. British firm Evice has stepped into the electric restomod game, and their work on these classic Rollers is nothing short of impressive.
While other projects might prioritize flashy gimmicks or Tesla-style acceleration, Evice’s approach feels refreshingly thoughtful. Their first prototype, dubbed XP1, is based on the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. This car, along with Evice’s future production models, features an 800-volt electrical architecture developed in-house. A 77 kWh battery pack powers a pair of electric motors, delivering a combined 400 hp.
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Evice, founded last year by three engineers, claims that each electrified Rolls-Royce leaving its shop will offer over 200 miles (about 320 km) on a single charge. The company has also added an active suspension and upgraded braking system, ensuring that these restomodded classics handle and brake as well as modern cars.
Evice’s upgrades go well beyond the electric powertrain and chassis. Inside the cabin, the restomod treatment includes heated and ventilated, electrically adjustable seats, a modern air conditioning system, a revamped audio setup, and an infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility. To top it off, they’ve added a reversing camera too.
Evice CEO Matthew Pearson described the company’s mission as a careful balance of preserving history while embracing innovation. “Our work with the Corniche and Silver Shadow is about reimagining their timeless elegance while modernising them for greater refinement, performance, and reliability,” he explained. Pearson emphasized that Evice approaches each project as a “ground-up remastering,” refining everything from the powertrain and chassis to interior design and technology. In his words, a Rolls-Royce remastered by Evice is “what the factory would have created 60 years ago, had the technology existed.
The first cars ordered by customers should be ready for delivery in the spring of 2026.
