Rolls Royce Corniche remastered as hand-built £395k EV restomod
The Rolls-Royce Corniche has been revived as an EV restomod by British EV swap specialist, Halcyon.
The restoration and electrification process will start at £395,000 excluding the donor vehicle. This makes the electrified ’70s icon roughly the same price as a brand new Rolls-Royce Phantom.
The Corniche EV restomod is underpinned by Halcyon’s 800-volt architecture, and is driven by an rear axle-mounted electric motor producing up to 507bhp when paired with a 94kWh battery pack. A smaller 77kWh battery is also available with 405bhp. The larger unit returns a range of above 250 miles, while the smaller is said to be capable of over 200 miles. Both systems support AC charging and DC rapid charging.
An active suspension system, and three driving modes – Drive, Spirited, and Touring – are coupled to the powertrain, and adapt the throttle response and electronic damping accordingly.
Each car will undergo a 1000-hour body restoration and will take a year to build. The restomodded Rolls-Royce Corniche remains visually faithful to the original, but comes with upgraded, contemporary-standard headlights.
Inside, the Corniche has wireless Apple CarPlay, a bespoke audio system, and a raft of driver comfort features including cruise control, climate control, and electrically adjustable seats. The centrepiece spanning the width of the dashboard will offer a display space for art pieces in a similar way to current Rolls-Royces. A “bespoke options programme” is available for buyers looking to perrsonalise their electrified Corniche even further.
“The original exterior was so close to perfect that we took a ‘less is more’ approach and made only subtle refinements,” explained Halcyon chief operating officer, Charlie Metcalfe. “The real opportunity lay inside, where we integrated the very best technologies with a design language inspired by the best of British automotive heritage to create an interior that does justice to the exterior’s timeless elegance. We can’t wait to reveal the full interior design later this year.”
Matthew Pearson, Halcyon chief executive officer added: “Throughout its storied 120-year history, Rolls-Royce has earned a reputation for smooth, refined, and quiet power. Drawing on that legacy, we have seamlessly integrated cutting-edge electric technology to remaster and elevate a select few of their most iconic cars. Perfected through the wisdom of hindsight, we’re unveiling today a vision of what could have been created 60 years ago if our technology had existed.”
Ahead of the order books opening in Q4 of this year, Halcyon confirmed that just 60 electrified Corniches will be made. Deliveries can be expected in Q4 2026.
