Electric Vehicle Technology Makes Waves at 2023 SEMA Show

A 1955 Mercedes 300SL was of the many eye-catching builds on display. The Gullwing widebody is built on a modern Tesla Model 3 chassis, which was modified to fit the slim profile of the classic 300 SL. All the Model 3 systems from the original car work, including the sensor cameras, parking sensors, self-driving features, infotainment screen, and climate controls.

This 1973 Jaguar E-Type, built by E.C.D. Automotive design, was fully restored and features electric power via a Ampere EV Atom Drive 42kWh system. The build boasts a Cascadia Motion IM-225 module that utilizes a CM200 inverter and HVH250 motor core, a Torque Trends transmission, and CCS fast charging.

An electric 1953 Jeep Willys M38A1 isn’t something we see every day. Built by Kyle Meziere, the military vehicle preserves much of its historical elements while offering state of the art all-electric power. Designed to meet the disparate requirements of the battery fluid loop and drive unit fluid loop, the system offers an impressive 280-horsepower and 7,000 ft-lbs of torque.

This Hypercraft racing prototype is the world’s first all-electric touring race car that is approved to compete wheel-to-wheel against gas-powered cars. It boasts 348-horsepower and 468 Nm of torque with its Hypercraft stealth drive motor, Cascadia Motion CM200DZ inverter, and a 800V, 60 kWh custom Hyperpack energy storage system. Intergrated safety features include high voltage interlock, high-capacity cooling, and a custom fire suppression system.

The E-Charger company attracted plenty of attention with its bolt-on electronic supercharger system. The E-Charger hybrid system takes a load off the engine, which provides better fuel economy while supporting more power and adding 150 ft-lbs of torque. According to SEMA smog testing, the installation proved a staggering 47 percent decrease at the tailpipe.