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It’s no secret that “Aquaman” and “Game of Thrones” star Jason Momoa loves his toys. After all, his toy box is brimming with Harley-Davidsons and Land Rovers. However, the eccentric celebrity also loves an electric vehicle (EV) or two. So, what do you get when you pair a boisterous enthusiast like Momoa with a custom EV vision? You get a classic 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II courtesy of Electrogenic.

Jason Momoa’s classic Rolls-Royce Phantom II got the Electrogenic EV treatment– and it’s awesome

Electrogenic, an EV technology company near Oxford, England, took on the task of making Jason Momoa’s high-voltage dreams come true. Of course, the “Fast X” actor isn’t a stranger to EVs. For instance, among his classic motorcycles, Momoa has a Harley-Davidson LiveWire, a fully electric motorcycle. 

However, this is no factory electric car we’re talking about. No, Electrogenic descended on Jason Momoa’s 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II, surgically removing its straight-six. In its place, Electrogenic sympathetically integrated EV architecture into the classic Rolls-Royce. 

I can already hear complaints and criticisms. “Why ruin a classic?” Well, when you think about it, it might be the furthest thing from ruining it. It is, after all, a Rolls-Royce. And Rolls-Royce, as James May would call it, is all about serenity.

An Electrogenic 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II EV conversion belonging to Jason Momoa speeds across an apron.
Electrogenic 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II | Electrogenic

Do you know what’s more serene than the 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II’s 7.7L (yes, you read that right, 7.7) straight six-cylinder engine?  A quiet, powerful all-electric application fed by 93-kWh battery architecture. What’s more, unlike haphazard amateur EV builds, Jason Momoa’s Phantom II is fully restored and drum-tight, which means less creaking in the absence of an ICE soundtrack.

However, for the times that Jason Momoa wants to shatter the serenity with smoke, tire squeal, and vaporized rubber, the classic Rolls-Royce’s power output rose by hundreds of horsepower in the transformation. No, it’s not a misprint; Momoa’s classic Rolls-Royce EV produces 584 horsepower.

A 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II EV conversion shows off its electric architecture.
Electrogenic 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II | Electrogenic

Better yet, the Phantom II doesn’t lose its old self in the conversion. Miraculously, all of the original gauges work. What’s more, down to the rivet, the Phantom II retains its classic Rolls-Royce aesthetic. Feel how you might about EV conversations; this one is an example of just how spectacular an electrified classic car can be.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).