RBW: Electrifying Classic and Sports Vehicles with Cutting-Edge EV Technology
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating, with global demand for sustainable transport reshaping the automotive industry. However, while modern vehicles have been successfully electrified, classic and sports cars have largely been left behind. Traditional EV platforms are not designed to integrate with these vehicles, creating a significant market gap. Automotive brands and enthusiasts seeking to electrify iconic cars face costly, time-intensive, and highly complex challenges without a tailored solution.
RBW is solving this problem. As a globally recognized EV manufacturer, RBW has spent over eight years developing patented technology specifically designed to electrify sports and classic cars. Its innovation, housed within SPIRIT EV, provides a fast-track electrification solution for OEMs and vehicle manufacturers, ensuring that heritage vehicles can embrace the future of sustainable mobility. By offering modular, scalable electrification systems, RBW is enabling automotive brands to meet evolving consumer demand without sacrificing performance, reliability, or design integrity.
Greenbackers is pleased to introduce RBW, an innovative EV manufacturer bringing electrification solutions to the classic and sports vehicle market. Through its patented technology and dedicated B2B offering, RBW is enabling automotive brands to meet the rising demand for EV conversions while preserving the integrity and performance of iconic vehicles.
Why RBW:
- Innovative technology: RBW has developed a patented modular electrification platform specifically for classic and sports cars. Unlike traditional restomods, which rely on labor-intensive, one-off conversions using aftermarket parts, RBW offers the first new-build classic car in serial production with a proper Tier 1 supply chain. The company follows the same safety and quality standards demanded by Tier 1 suppliers, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability. Built on RBW’s Spirit EV platform, this technology can be applied to over 100 different classic car models with minimal investment, requiring just $1 million per model adaptation. The system is designed to safely integrate high-torque electric motors with classic body shapes, preserving the driving experience while delivering modern electric performance.
- Commercial traction: RBW has achieved vehicle manufacturer approval in both the UK and US, with production facilities established in these key markets. The company has formed distributor partnerships in Asia and Bermuda and has showcased its technology at major automotive events such as Pebble Beach and SEMA. RBW’s initial lineup includes the Roadster and GT, with expansion plans enabled by its scalable electrification platform. The company holds patents in the UK, US, and EU, further reinforcing its market position.
- Market potential: The global classic car market is valued at $30 billion, just 1% of the $3 trillion automotive market, presenting a massive opportunity for electrification. With over half of classic car buyers inquiring about EV versions, demand is accelerating—once drivers experience electric, they rarely go back. Meanwhile, all major OEMs have entered the EV market, and Tier 1 suppliers are now prioritizing electric vehicle components, ensuring a stable supply chain for RBW. By providing a scalable, cost-effective solution for electrifying classic vehicles, RBW is positioned to capitalize on this fast-growing market segment.
Investment Snapshot:
- Type: Series B
- Target Amount: £5m-£10m
- Minimum Contribution: £500k
For further information or to speak with RBW directly contact Anton Themen at [email protected]
