Classic 1960s and '70s Ford Broncos get transformed into 600-horsepower electric SUVs by this California startup

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• Zero Labs Automotive - a California-based company that overhauls classic Ford Broncos with electric motors - just released the details of its latest generation of cars.
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• The new Broncos - which will be available with either a steel body or a carbon-fiber one - are based on the first generation of the SUV, which was sold from 1966-1977.
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• With an optional, dual-motor setup, the new electric Broncos generate up to 600 horsepower, according to Zero Labs. The cars will also come with regenerative braking, fast-charge capability, a claimed 190-mile range, and the option to switch between four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive.
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• Zero Labs Automotive's steel-body Broncos start at $185,000, while its carbon-fiber cars start at $240,000. A fully optioned carbon-fiber Bronco can push $400,000, according to the company.
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Classic cars are undeniably cool - but they're expensive to buy, difficult to maintain, get dismal gas mileage, and often lack the performance of modern vehicles.

That's where Zero Labs Automotive comes in. The California-based company takes first generation Ford Broncos - among the most desirable classic cars - and overhauls them with modern components and high-powered electric powertrains.

If you can afford a Zero Labs Ford Bronco - which will run you upwards of $185,000 - you get a car with the looks of a 1966-1977 Bronco, but the innards and luxury finishes of a modern electric vehicle. That means less maintenance, a more comfortable ride, and a whole lot more oomph than you'd get from a well-preserved gas-powered Bronco.

Zero Labs introduced its first restomodded Bronco last April, and just followed up with the details of its newest models. Its latest Broncos, which are built on a new platform, pack adjustable coil-over suspension, up to 600 horsepower, and will be available with carbon-fiber and steel bodies.

Zero Labs isn't the first or the only company restomodding classic Broncos - Icon 4x4, for instance, specializes in rebuilding Broncos and Toyota Land Cruisers - but the company says it's the only outfit electrifying them.

See Zero Labs Automotive's awesome, electrified Broncos below, but keep in mind that most of the photos included are of last year's model. The few photos of a blue Bronco represent the new model, and we'll share more photos of Zero Labs' latest offering as they become available.