The growing popularity of EVs would inevitably reach the exciting but also haunting world of hearse conversions at some point, so it is no surprise that a Dutch company called Derks Uitvaartmobiliteit turned to the Tesla Model 3 for their latest project. The Tesla Hearse 3 as they call it is available to order in European markets, featuring a stretched body, a luxurious illuminated area for the coffin, and practical storage compartments while offering up to 375 km of zero-emission range. As with most hearse conversions, the project required a lot of cutting and a healthy stretch on the wheelbase. As a result, the Tesla Hearse 3 measures 5.56 m long, which is a full 866 mm longer than the standard Model 3 sedan.
The front end, front doors, mirror caps,
lighting units, and bumpers are the only parts carried over from the Tesla
Model 3, as everything else has been tweaked to better suit the vehicle’s new
role. The roof is extended in an aerodynamic manner, transforming the EV sedan
into a humongous estate with massive glass surfaces and a custom tailgate.
While the majority of single-cab hearse conversions include a rear door delete,
the Tesla Hearse 3 has two extra half-doors providing access to extra storage
compartments.
Inside, the company added a partition wall
with a window. There are also electric curtains on the side and rear windows
for extra privacy. A very cool optional feature is the pictured starry sky
roofliner with LEDs in different colors, matching the illuminated side walls.
Other options include extendable stainless steel flower racks, and an
under-floor drawer for a scissor trolley or care cases.
The pictured vehicle is based on a Tesla
Model 3 Standard Range Plus, fitted with a rear-mounted electric motor
producing 302 Hp and a 53 kWh floor-mounted battery. The
electric sedan has an advertised range of 491 km but the extra weight
and worse aerodynamics of the hearse conversion result in lower range estimates
between 350-375 km. Still, this is more than enough to take you
to the graveyard without the need for charging stops.
Derks Uitvaartmobiliteit hasn’t shared
pricing for the Tesla Hearse 3, but the cost of the donor base-spec Model 3 is
€ 51,990 (US$ 55,000) in the Netherlands.
Judging from the extensive modifications included in the conversion, the
resulting vehicle won’t come cheap.
