G-Wiz back on the road thanks to Car Throttle/GS Yuasa

7 March 2022  

In an example of how what might constitute a classic car can change over time, A REVA G-Wiz EV that has been off the road for more than a decade has been overhauled via a team-up between GS Yuasa and YouTube channel Car Throttle.

The G-Wiz was produced between 2001 and 2012, and is powered by eight 6 Volt batteries, which offers 13kW of power and a range of 50 miles. GS Yuasa supplied and helped to fit eight of Pro Spec batteries, most often seen in golf carts to help make the car roadworthy again.

Commenting on the team-up with Car Throttle for the project, Gareth Robinson-Green, Marketing Executive at GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK said: “We absolutely love Car Throttle so were understandably excited to be able to support them as they bring one of the UK’s most unloved cars back to the road with Alex, Jack and Ethan.”

“Our Pro Spec DCB125-ET batteries are the perfect solution for the G-Wiz, restoring its 50-mile range and providing a power increase of 20% over those fitted by REVA. We know the Car Throttle team have a whole host of exciting plans for the G-Wiz and we’re very much looking forward to seeing them hit the channel.”

Alex Kersten, frontman of the Car Throttle YouTube channel added: “Huge thanks must go to the team at GS Yuasa who came to the aid of our much-depleted G-Wiz. Stocked up with eight GS Yuasa Pro Spec batteries, their expertise helped get the G-Wiz moving for the first time in ten years. Good things are coming for the world’s most misunderstood EV and it wouldn’t have been possible without these guys.”

To follow the G-Wiz restoration, follow Car Throttle on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/CarThrottle