DRIVING THE FUTURE
Moment Motor Company Electrifies Classic Cars
WORDS AND PHOTOS BY JEROME ANDRE
IN a world where automotive technology is rapidly evolving, Moment Motor Company offers a bridge between the old and the new.
NESTLED in Austin, Texas, Moment Motor Company has carved out a niche in transforming beloved classic cars into modern electric marvels. Founded by Marc Davis, a car enthusiast with a penchant for nostalgia and innovation, Moment started with a simple yet ambitious idea: to make classic cars sustainable without stripping them of their soul.
Marc’s journey into the world of electric conversions began with a moment of clarity—the realization that classic car owners, much like himself, desired the timeless beauty of their vehicles but without the mechanical headaches and environmental guilt.
“Our mission is to keep the chrome but lose the exhaust,” Marc says with a twinkle in his eye. “We want to preserve these beautiful pieces of automotive history and give them a second life with modern electric drivetrains.”
Modular Motor and Battery Systems
Moment’s innovative modular motor and battery systems are at the core of its conversions. These systems are designed with flexibility, allowing them to be adapted to nearly any classic car. Whether it’s a compact British roadster or a brawny American muscle car, the Moment team can configure the perfect powertrain for optimal performance.
The modular motor systems use universal mounting plates, accommodating motors from manufacturers like Cascadia, iNetic, Zonic, Tesla, and Netgain. This flexibility is crucial, ensuring that each car gets a motor that suits its size and performance equirements. The typical capacity for their conversions ranges around 30 kWh to 50 kWh, depending on the space available in the vehicle and the desired range. This is achieved by combining multiple Tesla modules into these modular battery boxes.The directdrive gearboxes can even eliminate the need for a traditional transmission, although Moment often retains the original drivetrain to preserve the authentic driving experience.