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Cottage industry emerges for mechanics as classic car owners convert petrol vehicles to electric

Steve Carter has converted his 1948 Singer ute to run on battery power. (Supplied: Steve Carter)

The relentless move towards electric vehicles (EV) in Australia has created an uncertain future for the nation's 20 million petrol and diesel-powered vehicles, but some motoring enthusiasts have electrified their classic cars. 

Sleek Porsche 911 sports cars, racy Minis, and even hardcore four-wheel-drives are among the machines that can be converted to run on electric power using Australia's steadily improving EV infrastructure.

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