ECD Auto Design Reveals EV Restomod Built for Off-Roading

ECD Auto Design (ECD) has revealed its latest build, a Defender 90 powered by the restomod builder’s EV2 drivetrain system, the company announced.

Features of Project Margaux include four-wheel drive, creep mode and regen braking for incline control and fast charging, the company said.

“EVs are no longer just for city driving – they can do it all. Project Margaux is the perfect example of how ECD’s EV2 system can perform on par with, and in some cases better than, a traditional V8 engine,” said ECD CTO and co-founder Elliot Humble.

Larger battery packs offset added weight from off-roading upgrades such as a roll cage and make high-grade mountain roads inconsequential obstacles. Plus, for adventurers looking to become one with nature, an EV is a logical choice – a quieter drivetrain means more wildlife sightings.

Project Margaux, finished in a metallic red, features modern safety upgrades, including a black multi-point roll cage and custom steering guard. BFGoodrich All Terrain tires and an ECD air ride suspension system add off-road capability, and complement other off-road and overlanding accessories, including the LED spotlight in the rear and a hitch receiver for trailers.

Project Margaux

• Model — Defender 90
• Engine — ECD Custom Electric
• Transmission — Direct drive with selectable two- or four-wheel drive, High and Low Range
• Axles — Stock
• Suspension — ECD Air Ride
• Brakes — Red High Performance ALCON

Exterior

• Paint Color — Metallic Aston Martin Dubonnet Rosso in Gloss
• Roof — Black canvas
• Wheels — 18-inch Kahn 1983
• Tires — BFGoodrich All Terrain
• Grille — Mesh
• Bumper — Classic with daytime running lights
• Additional Features — External door handles color-matched to body color, black steering guard, multi-point roll cage, one LED spot light in rear gate, hitch receiver & trailer

Interior

• Seat Layout — 2+2
• Front Seats — Corbeau RRS, heated and ventilated
• Load Area Seats — Two forward-facing jump seats
• Leather Color — Spinneybeck Antique
• Seat Design — Vertical diamond stitch
• Dash – Puma
• Carpet — Black
• Steering Wheel — NRG Innovations wood wheel
• Gauges — ECD electric set
• Additional Features — Oak wood cargo area flooring, rear jump seat covers, glovebox with leather strap

Audio & Electronics

• Infotainment — Touchscreen
• Sound System — JL Audio speakers subwoofer
• Additional Features — Three USB ports, blind spot assistant, digital rear view mirror, Bluetooth, CarPlay