Jaunt uses iPad, Mac, and iPhone to build electric vehicle conversions

Jaunt, one of Australia’s largest electric vehicle conversion workshops, says Apple technology has become a key part of its design and manufacturing process.

The comments were shared in an interview with Apple as part of the company’s Small Business Success Stories series, which highlights how businesses are using Apple products and services to grow.

The company specializes in converting classic cars and four-wheel drives into electric vehicles, with the aim of helping reduce emissions while preserving older vehicles.

“Without Apple, we couldn’t do what we do,” said Jaunt CEO Dave Budge. “We couldn’t run our business or make extremely concise, beautiful things cost effectively.”

Jaunt says Apple devices are used throughout every stage of the business, from initial design concepts to final production.

The team uses iPhone, iPad Pro, and Apple Pencil to scan original vehicles, create mood boards, and build 3D models. Those designs can then be imported directly to Mac for further development.

Engineers also use apps like Numbers and OmniGraffle on Mac to create electrical wiring diagrams and plan the layout of custom components.

According to Jaunt, iPhone is used to document every stage of the conversion process, from early concept work through to the final build.

The company says Apple’s focus on sustainability also aligns closely with its own goals. Jaunt uses Apple products to create more paperless workflows, while engineers use MacBook Pro to design custom parts that can either be built by hand or produced using 3D printers.

“Jaunt marries hand-built craftsmanship with 21st-century manufacturing — a process driven and supported by Apple technology, from start to finish,” Budge said.

Jaunt says Apple products have helped simplify and speed up production without sacrificing the quality and craftsmanship that the business is known for.