Greater Manchester car dealership is selling £12,500 Nissan Leaf as an 'eco-friendly' hearse
The cramped car offers space for one coffin, a driver, and a single loved one
Funerals are typically traditional affairs. When sending off a loved one for the final time, many choose a sombre black hearse to carry the coffin to its final resting place without a second thought.
But families now have a more unusual option to choose from - as a custom-made hearse in the form of a cramped Nissan Leaf has hit the market.
Marketed as a 'greener and more eco way of conducting funerals', the 2016 electric hatchback has been revamped into a makeshift coffin car, and is currently on sale in Atherton.
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The front passenger seat and the seat behind have been removed to make way for a 6.5ft casket. There is limited space in the vehicle, with just enough room for a driver next to the coffin and a loved one in the back.
A full charge on the motor can allow the eco-hearse to do 100 miles and reach 89mph, as reported by Luxury Auto News.
The passenger side doors have been replaced with a custom sheet of glass for passers-by to see through and pay their respects.
The deck also allows for the coffin to be tilted slightly to offer a better view out of the window.
The nine-year-old Nissan has just 17,540 miles on the clock, and is finished in a professional silver exterior - making it perfect for anyone who wants to avoid the traditional funereal black.
The electric motor is now up for sale on eBay for £12,500 in Atherton, Manchester. The buyer will also receive charging connectors, manuals and an MOT certificate valid until April 2026.
Brahms Electric Vehicles converted the Nissan into an eco-hearse, but it is now being sold by Classic Cars Direct, who said: “A greener and more ECO way of conducting funerals.
“Allowing funerals to be conducted in a quiet and environmentally friendly fashion.
“This Eco-friendly hearse can travel a whooping 100 Miles on a full charge, making it more than suitable for business use.
“Classic Cars Direct LTD is a family-run business specialising in the buying and selling of used funeral vehicles.”