Mr. Bean's Mini goes electric: Fellten Mini Cooper first look
Is this fully electric classic Mini the start of a new and exciting trend, or is it a step too far?
Converting classic cars to electric is a delicate subject in the motoring world. It's a bit like presenting a hipster coffee to your grandad – they probably wouldn't understand.
But is converting a classic Mini to electric actually a genius idea?
What do you need to know about the Fellten Mini?
Sam's down at Fellten's HQ to find out if converting a British icon into an electric car still means it's fun to drive.
Having retained its lightweight design and nippy ethos, Fellten's Mini creation, as you'll see in the video, is an absolute hoot to drive – even in the pouring rain.
You won't find the same level of tech as in a new Mini Cooper Electric, but you do get regenerative braking, a single-speed automatic gearbox and some newer (but still analogue) dials.
Fellten Mini stats:
It weighs five kilos lighter than the original Mini
It's more powerful than the original
Improved brakes
110 miles of range from a 19kWh battery
Full charge in two hours
93mph top speed