Is It Cheaper To Fix Your Dead Gas Guzzler Or Do An Electric Car Conversion
Recently I came across a post on another blog by a gentleman whose gas guzzler’s engine has died and he wanted to know if an electric car conversion makes more sense for him than a rebuild.
One of the things he was concerned about was rising gas prices. He wasn’t really concerned about going green. He just wanted cheap transportation to get from point A to point B. There are a lot of people who fall into this category.
Saving Money With An Electric Car Conversion
From an economic point it absolutely makes sense. I probably don’t have to tell you how expensive a new or rebuilt motor can be. Even a brand new electric car motor will be way cheaper. If he is resourceful and uses forklift and golf cart parts his electric car conversion costs will be much cheaper.
He will save money on gas and maintenance over the long run too. Being simpler in design,with fewer moving parts, there’s a lot less to break.
The biggest expense for his electric car conversion would be batteries. If he reconditions batteries then he can save a lot on his project.
From an ecological point of view it makes a lot of sense too, although this wasn’t his primary concern. Obviously he was concerned about gas prices, but equally important is doing an electric car conversion means one less source of emissions on the road. Even assuming his old car could be recycled 100% it is still more efficient to use a resource that’s already here. It takes a lot of energy to recycle it back into something useful.
One big factor that he didn’t mention was how far he had to drive each day. The further he needs to go the more batteries he will need. So this would be a big factor in his electric car conversion costs. If he doesn’t have a long commute then I think it makes sense to convert his gas guzzler.
Also I am assuming he has an alternate vehicle or other way of getting to work until his project is complete otherwise car rental would be an added cost.
Eventually there will be a grid where people can get a quick charge and extend their range. It is being built but it will take time for there to be coverage in many areas. Until it is, his driving range will be the major consideration on whether electric car conversion is his best option.
Find Out If Electric Car Conversion Makes Sense For You
