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Cool stuff but someone make this for a standard Toyota Corolla and other common cars.
by ok_dad 2y ago
Cool stuff but someone make this for a standard Toyota Corolla and other common cars.
- SoftTalker 2y agoThis looks like a company that does kits and conversions for enthusiasts, not for practical use or economy. Sort of how Tesla was in the beginning. They do escoteric cars because money is probably less of an issue for someone who has a car like that and is interested in making it into an EV.
- TrainedMonkey 2y agoPer their FAQ starting cost is 15k and it goes up to 100k British pounds. I think intersection of people who have a Corolla and would want this is non-zero, but probably not enough to justify any kind of volume production. For reference, here is 15k kit https://www.electrogenic.co.uk/kits/conversion-kits/mini-kit/ https://www.electrogenic.co.uk/kits/conversion-kits/mini-kit... . Specs are not great, even with an optional 7.5k battery. Notably, for their high end models https://www.electrogenic.co.uk/kits/conversion-kits/porsche-911-kit/ https://www.electrogenic.co.uk/kits/conversion-kits/porsche-... , they are not supplying pricing.
- ok_dad 2y agoSure, I’m saying someone make a cheaper kit that goes into a Corolla and with various range options. I’d pay a lot to replace all the maintenance parts with electric stuff for my everyday driver. I’d spend more than my car is worth to keep it going but as an electric car, especially for the reliability.
- sandworm101 2y agoEven setting aside development costs, any such kit would cost more than your car is worth. As for reliability, electric systems have issues too, especially bespoke drop-in systems. Having fewer moving parts is great, but just because a part doesnt spin doesnt also mean it will never fail. Your maintenance costs would instantly be much higher the moment something goes. Whether IC or EV, getting a custom drivetrain repaired will never be cheap.