The guy who built the Evora electric car finally takes it to the track

This unusual build allows for an... unorthodox fast-charging method. Plus, it has an Aussie connection.

A little while ago we stumbled across Speed Academy and their series focusing on this fascinating elecric Lotus Evora build.

'So, it's basically a Tesla Roadster?' comes to mind instantly, but there is a lot more to this project than meets the eye.

The motor is out of a wrecked Tesla Model S 85 and it's powered by batteries out of a Chevrolet Volt.

One issue Sasha, the builder of this car, ran into was making the dash elements work. Thanks to MoTeC, an Aussie company, they now have an integrated digital dash suite set up for this exact build. It comes with some interesting quirks, like fun quotes popping up when the key is turned. And oh boy, it looks slick.

The car has also scored some other updates from their last installment, such as Ferodo brake pads and a rear bodykit (that doesn't feature a rear window...)

Another incredible (and super dangerous) highlight of the video (6:55 for those interested) is the method by which the car can be charged quickly. While the car can be charged via a regular power outlet, or a specific fast-charging port, it is charged most quickly by being towed. This allows the car to be charged at a rate of 50kW which is stated to be "around 20x faster" than conventional methods.

Plus, it's damn quick on the track. As in, a full second faster than an Audi R8 Plus quick... and this is still in a testing environment.

It's all incredible stuff, especially since most of this build is the work of one man. It also might just be giving us an insight into the future of homebrew custom builds.

Does this video sway you to swap your LS out for electric motors? Tell us what you think in the comments.