Starting Your Electric Car Conversion
So you finally decided to do your own electric car conversion of your own. Don’t worry it’s really not that hard especially if you have a good set of electric car plans. Since a lot of the work is electrical, unless you are an electrician I wouldn’t advise trying an electric car conversion without plans.
What Kind Of Car Is Best For An Electric Car Conversion?
You need a car with a manual transmission for your homemade electric car and lighter is better. Small trucks work really well. They can easily carry more batteries and give you more range.
Your motor will last a long time with little maintenance so make sure you pick a car that’s in good shape.
You really don’t need any special expensive tools for an electric car conversion. Your home work shop will probably has everything you need already. A shop or shed to work in is best although you could do this outside.
The hardest work actually will be removing the old engine, exhaust system and gas tank. Also since electric motors are heavy too it would be good to have a helper at times.
Batteries For Your Electric Car Conversion
Doing an electric car conversion is really about matching your electric motor with the batteries. Your range will depend on the number of batteries used and the weight of your vehicle. It will take about 20 deep cycle batteries to go 200 miles between charges. If you just want to whiz around town then you could get by with less. It’s best to find the lightest vehicle that will work for you to increase your range.
Cheap or even free batteries and motors are available if you know where to look and will work great for your electric car conversion. Our detailed plans will show you how to use them and where to find them.
How Long Does An Electric Car Conversion Take?
Once you have assembled all the parts you need it should take a couple of weeks to complete the project. A lot depends on how much time you have and a helper will definitely speed things up. If you’re very skilled and have help you might be able to do it in a few days. Since you are not using your primary vehicle you can take your time and do it right.
Most homemade electric cars are designed for in town, But you can go 50 mph on the highway too. Electric cars also accelerate really fast. Nothing will beat you off the line at a light.
But the best thing is you wont have to shell out money for gas ever again. And gas prices will go up as sure as the sun will rise. So now is a great time to start your own electric car conversion.
