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Per 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
by TrainedMonkey 2y ago
Per 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.