After the historic announcement of the final Saab and NEVS vehicles leaving Trollhättan, new comments from NEVS CEO Nina Selander reveal why the auction matters far beyond collector interest.
The last Saab and NEVS vehicles still remaining at the Trollhättan factory site will be sold by Klaravik, with no reserve and a live finale on May 30.
At the Saab Winter Rally, Frank Smit revealed new details about the Sonett IV and the Home of Sonett initiative, confirming that the Emily GT platform may still have a future.
Frank Smit, the visionary behind Emily GT, now turns his passion toward reviving the Saab Sonett, blending innovation with heritage in a bold new chapter.
Thousands of Saab fans from across the globe filled NEVS’ Trollhättan factory on August 9, 2025, queuing from 4 a.m. to secure the last remaining Saab parts, memorabilia, and historic displays in an emotional farewell to the brand’s factory legacy.
Nevs opens its warehouse one last time on August 9, offering Saab parts, prototype items, and memorabilia during the Trollhättan Saabfest weekend.
Protean Electric’s in-wheel motors, first tested on NEVS Saab 9-3 prototypes, now power Renault’s 540-hp 5 Turbo 3E, delivering sub-3.5-second sprints and a 167 mph top speed. This milestone bridges Saab’s EV experiments with Renault’s performance future, proving the commercial potential of the tech once honed on frozen Swedish test tracks.
On August 9, Nevs will host its final clearance in Trollhättan, offering everything from 9-3 parts to rare Saab prototype fabrics and memorabilia as the company closes its doors.
Magnus Johansson began by converting a Saab 9-3 to electric in his barn. Years later, he became the mastermind behind NEVS Emily GT’s in-wheel motors. This is the story of passion, tech innovation—and one very determined engineer.
With just five people left at NEVS, the fight to sell the Emily GT and PONS projects continues. But the real story is how ex-Saab engineers are bringing new energy back to Stallbacka.
