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Last time I investigated this idea, there was virtually no practical instructions, and any kits that might have been available were from sketchy looking compani
by ravenstine 3y ago
Last time I investigated this idea, there was virtually no practical instructions, and any kits that might have been available were from sketchy looking companies in India. Am I wrong about this?
- wombat-man 3y agoI don't think it's easy. You can in theory buy a motor from ford, get a battery from somewhere else, and tape it together. You need to at least know someone with a lot of equipment and time to help.
- c0pium 3y agoYou’re right on the money, this idea is very popular with three groups of people; mechanically inclined with money and infinite free time, lots money and no real need for a car, and people who have done no research but think it’s a cool idea.
- porkbeer 3y agoNope. The kits (that cost less than 3x the car) suck. The good conversions are largely repurposing modern running gear from a tesla or other ev. Also typically consting more than what you seek to convert. Just buy and drive a used car. Making more waste is a bigger net environmental harm than running the ice engine.