100 Tesla Model S hatchbacks to get NCE convertible conversions

Mon, 14 Apr 2014

The folks Newport Convertible Engineering have made a specialty out of taking coupes and sedans and converting them into convertibles. Sometimes this results in absolutely weird creations like a Range Rover droptop, but its latest project is significantly greener. The company has developed hard and soft top conversions for the Tesla Model S, and they are already quite popular too. An investor in China has ordered 100 of them.

NCE has been working on creating the two versions of the convertible Model S for the last six months, and it involves a lot more than just cutting the roof off. "Some sections needed restructured," said Al Zadeh, the company's CEO, to Autoblog about the changes made to maintain rigidity. A soft-top conversion costs $29,000 and a hard-top $49,000. In addition to these prices, buyers must supply a donor vehicle. Production is due to start in July in California, Dubai, and Barcelona, Spain.

This might be just the beginning for NCE's convertible Model S. Zadeh says that the company has made an inquiry with Tesla about whether it could supply 5,000 cars for conversion to satisfy predicted demand. He will release more details on the project "when the time is right." Scroll down for NCE's official announcement of the 100-car order.

Tesla S Convertible

Newport Convertible Engineering (NCE) has received 100 orders of Tesla Model S convertible from a chines investor. Production will start in July 2014 in 3 locations:

1) USA, CA
2) UAE, Dubai
3) Spain, Barcelona

Newport Convertible Engineering Headquarters: 16742 Burke Ln, Huntington Beach, CA (714)848-0011.

For our International clients: You may have your vehicle shipped to our main headquarters in the USA, California. You may also contact our main branch in the USA for booking your vehicle in our International facilities for convertible conversion either in Spain, Barcelona or UAE, Dubai.
Tel: 001 714 848 0011

Newport Convertible Engineering (NCE) has officially requested Tesla Motors in a joint effort to build another 5000 Tesla Model S convertible for a worldwide demand. Announcement will be made in April 18 2014.

Newport Convertible Engineering has been working on a Tesla Model S to develop a convertible version for last six months.

Newport Convertible Engineering offers two designs for Tesla Model S convertible:

1) Tesla Model S convertible with soft tonneau cover, price has been set for $29,000.00.
2) Tesla Model S convertible with hard tonneau cover, price has been set for $49,000.00.

By Chris Bruce