Jason Momoa's Vintage EV Experiments Are Getting Bigger

Jason Momoa is expanding his vintage EV program into larger, more ambitious builds that blend preservation with modern propulsion. The effort pairs restoration spirit with engineering exploration and environmental storytelling. In season two of On the Roam, he works with Oxford-based Electrogenic to electrify a selection of rare machines, including post-war Land Rovers, century-old Harley-Davidsons, and an off-grid expedition trailer. The biggest highlight to date is Electrogenic's conversion of Momoa's 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II into electric power. The aim remains to keep character intact while delivering silent, capable performance. Among the new builds is a 1949 Land Rover Series I, one of the earliest surviving examples of a vehicle that would become an off-road icon. Engineers preserve its character by retaining the original four-wheel-drive system and control levers, so it still negotiates rough terrain much as it did eight decades ago, only quieter. Another project electrifies Momoa's 1961 Land Rover Dormobile camper, turning the overlanding classic into a zero-emission expedition vehicle. Modern induction cooking replaces gas appliances, batteries are hidden in the chassis, and fast charging expands off-grid usability. The mix showcases how electrification can coexist with historic form. Electrogenic has also converted three of Momoa's Harley-Davidsons from the 1920s into hybrids. The firm added rear electric motors rather than removing the engines, enabling gas, electric, or mixed operation. Riders can switch between modes, enjoying silence or the familiar bark of a gas engine. Momoa notes the surreal experience of forest rides in near silence. Taken together, the projects illustrate a trend toward preserving vintage character while expanding propulsion options.