Global Conversions, a company founded in the United Arab Emirates, has just converted the GMC Hummer EV models to right-hand drive and handed over the keys to the first visiting car.
Since the Hummer EV is only sold in small quantities, it doesn’t make much monetary sense for GM to produce it in left- or right-side configurations. As such, Global Conversions took the initiative to make the electric giant suitable for the markets. on the other side of the road. The first Hummer EV to be switched to right-hand drive is an SUV-style with a matte green finish.
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The company hasn’t provided many details about the process for getting the GMC Hummer’s guide wheel to the other side, but it says it rewired the electrical systems and completely redesigned the internal design to make it look like the EV has left the factory. Right side operation.
Each conversion takes approximately 27 days or less, and the company claims that its paint meets standards recognized around the world. The company, which was initially based in Sri Lanka before moving to the United Arab Emirates, says it can export changed Hummers. electric cars to 77 other right-hand drive markets, adding Australia, South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand and New Zealand.
“We are thrilled to achieve this milestone,” said Suresh Edirisinghe, owner of Global Conversions. “This is a testament to our team’s expertise, determination, and commitment to delivering unparalleled conversion services. This achievement opens up new possibilities for the automotive industry, and we look forward to many more innovative projects in the future. “
Global Conversions hasn’t said how much it costs to convert a GMC Hummer EV to a right-hand drive model, but we suspect it’s very expensive, especially since the model can take about a month to build.