Electric Figaro Projects

 

Find out about all the latest innovations across multiple projects which have explored creating an Electric version of a Nissan Figaro.

Figaro Owners Club welcomes owners and fans who like to customise and personalise their car, just as much as those who prefer to keep the car as originally produced. In truth everyone customises their cars in some way, small or more substantial… so whether it’s an air freshener on an air vent, a custom colour or an alternative engine or gear box, we welcome any efforts to keep as many Figaros on the road as possible.

While the debate continues as far as how sustainable an electric car is compared to one with a combustion engine, it’s fantastic to see how innovative people can be to explore different technology which can help keep the Figaro on the road.


Electric Figaro Projects

While the debate continues as far as how sustainable an electric car is compared to one with a combustion engine, it’s fantastic to see how innovative people can be to explore different technology which can help keep as many Figaros on the road as possible. In support of these innovators,… Read More
Published on 17th April 2026

Electric Nissan Figaro - 2025 Paul Jones

Paul Jones is the latest innovator to be creating a viable electric Figaro conversion. BUILDER: PAUL JONES Builder: Paul Jones Country: Wales Email: rhydavonpaul@outlook.com Date: 15/10/2025 Name: Frankie Range: 120 Miles Charge Time: 4 hours Battery Type: Lithium from VW ID Buzz Mission: To create a… Read More
Published on 15th October 2025

Electric Nissan Figaro - 2023 Rapid Electric Vehicle Retrofit

Before you get too excited this is still a concept but Rapid Electric Vehicle Retrofit (REVR) is a new method for converting internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) that offers significant cost and time savings. The design was entered into the James Dyson Award 2023 and… Read More
Published on 27th October 2023

Electric Nissan Figaro - 2020 Project Fig Leaf

James, another innovator on the journey towards creating an electric Figaro, brought his car along to the 30th Birthday celebrations in 2021. BUILDER: JAMES BROWN Builder: James Brown Country: England Date: March 2020 (Start) Name: Fig Leaf Range: 120 Miles (Target) Charge Time: Pending Battery Type: Lithium Mission: The… Read More
Published on 18th April 2022

Electric Nissan Figaro - 2019 Gary Klyne

Started in 2019, this development saw the use of newer parts which provided an extended range BUILDER: GARY KLYNE Builder: Gary Klyne Country: United States Website: https://youtu.be/R2TKA-wze_c Date: July 2019 (Start) Range: Farthest to date – 89 miles, but haven’t done single-trip, full-to-empty test yet. Read More
Published on 18th April 2020

Electric Nissan Figaro - 2011 Speedwell Osaka Electric Car

This is the first electric conversion the club became of which was developed back in March 2011. BUILDER: Speedwell (Osaka Electric Car) Builder: Speedwell (Osaka Electric Car) Country: Japan Website: http://www.speed-well.jp/contents/gravure/no039/ Date: March 2011 Name: EV Figaro Range: 50km to 100km Charge Time: 8 Hours Battery Type:… Read More
Published on 18th April 2020