Top speed is over 90mph comfortably. 0-60 about 10 secs. Designed for overnight charging on off-peak electricity at 2kW from standard domestic socket. Range 80 miles.
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I converted my MGF to all-electric in 2009. It still works, is on the original Li-ion battery cells (just 4 out of 90 replaced in 15-years) and I enjoy it in the summer months. It's still a great drive!
The project was very well written up at the time by Practical Classics Magazine - if there is interest, I'll try and put it on this forum. Also, no cutting/welding was involved, just holes and bolts.
I was going to do a 2nd project using a MGTF, but changed my mind and converted a classic 1960 speedboat to electric instead! (because I couldn't drive 2 cars at once).
I do still have an MGTF rear-subframe complete, cleaned, painted and prepared ready for a motor and batteries/inverter/etc to be mounted, plus a suitable manual gearbox/half-shafts (just set in 3rd gear) and other bits if someone wants to make an offer - picture attached. It's a great project to do - I estimated my ROI at 5-years, so not too bad. Feel free to ask questions/advice.
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