It’s funny, the fervour that classic cars spark in most people. Even for those who have only a passing interest in cars, seeing a vintage car on the road is something to get excited about.

Which is why I’ve been a little undecided about the merits of converting classics to run on electricity. Does it detract from the originality? Take the ‘heart’ out of it?

Well, I got to have a go in a couple of electric classics, recently, when I went to drive an electric Aston Martin DB6 Volante MkII and also a Swind E Classic (an electric Mini to you, me, and everyone else other than BMW’s lawyers).