AN ICON, ELECTRIfied
Handcrafted Electric defenders
We’ve spent two years rebuilding the Land Rover Defender to create the perfect blend of timeless design and modern electric technology. And we’ve done it on our own dime. No investors, deposits, stock photos or 18 month lead times.
Each Nova Defender is handcrafted and unique. We offer a selection of body, interior and accessory choices.
Contact us to take a test drive and build one for yourself.
What we do
We build electric Land Rover Defenders… for real. We only build 10 Nova’s per year. We focus on relationships, trust and quality.
We start with a new galvanized frame, new suspension and fully rebuilt Land Rover axles.
We use a rebuilt Tesla Model 3 performance motor and a brand new 55kwh or 110kwh battery pack made for our Defenders. The packs are certified, safety and crash tested.
We then use a brand new custom aluminum body, doors and bulkhead which we’ve designed specifically for our builds. We add locally made custom interiors and add timeless accessories. Simple, elegant and a detail to craftsmanship often not found in other “restored” Defenders.
And then there’s the stuff where most people fail; fabrication, custom high and low voltage wiring looms, heating and cooling, AC, electric steering and braking. We’ve done it, tested it and now drive it… No shortcuts.
The result; a real icon, electrified!
Who we are
Nova Motor Co. is run by Eddie Bostock & Dustin Tessendorf and is located in Gilbert, Arizona.
Eddie grew up in the UK. His first job out of high school was a mechanical job for Land Rover. He then moved to California and helped Land Rover launch the Defender to the US market in the 90s. He owned one of the largest private Land Rover dealerships in California and has over 35 years of experience working on Defenders.
Dustin grew up in South Africa and spent his childhood driving through Southern Africa’s deserts, bush and villages in a “white” 95 Land Rover 110. He started importing Defenders to the US for his friends and the rest is history. Dustin has a technical background and has grown businesses in Silicon Valley, Cape Town and Arizona.
Get in Touch
Want to talk shop, test drive our Defender or dream about your Electric Defender build? Visit our shop, call us or complete the form below.