Brahms Electric Vehicles has created a unique product that has recently hit the Facebook marketplace: a custom-converted Nissan Leaf hearse. The seller claims it is rare, although there are already a few converted Nissan Leafs delivering bodies to crematoriums and cemeteries in the UK.
The vehicle appears to have been built by Brahms Electric Vehicles, a company that specializes in making electric hearses more affordable by maintaining the overall shape and length of the base vehicle. The company offers full visibility of the coffin and flowers through a large side window, and the configuration and engineering to achieve this have a full UK patent that applies to any make of vehicle, not just the Nissan Leaf.
The seller describes the car as “a little bit Marmite,” meaning you’ll either love it or hate it, but we’re just confused by it. However, Brahms Electric Vehicles explains that electric hearses are becoming an increasingly popular choice for funeral homes, and this particular Nissan Leaf hearse fits a need in the funeral business while allowing them to offer a green option.
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Wilcox Limousines, another company in the UK, currently sells the Nissan Athena Electric Hearse, a stretched version of the Nissan Leaf. And, while it would be easy to make jokes about a converted Nissan Leaf hearse, the silence of an electric drivetrain makes total sense in this context. Plus, the range is rarely going to be anything of an issue.
In conclusion, electric hearses are not a new concept, and this converted Nissan Leaf is just another addition to the market. While it may not be the most stylish option for a final drive, it is practical and environmentally friendly, which is an important consideration for many funeral homes today.
