Tesla Swapped 1970s Rolls Owned by the “Man in Black”

Shift EV of Albany, Oregon breathes new life into this 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, stuffing the guts of a 2016 Tesla Model S Large Drive unit with complete 75 kWh battery enclosure into the frame of this classic.

The Tesla Model S battery pack fits surprisingly well in the bottom center of the car. All Model S and Model X battery packs have a pillow-shaped lump on top. We purchased a Tesla with the 75kWh battery pack, knowing the lump was not populated with batteries, making it an easy modification to remove for clearance. Also visible, is the Tesla electric power steering rack.

Front End and Battery Assembly

Rear End with Tesla Model S Subframe

The Tesla Large Drive Unit (LDU) is visible from ground level. This assembly replaced the stock Independent Rear Suspension, differential housing, and cross member.