With the introduction of multiple good options in the retail market
(leaf volt, bolt soon, bmw, tesla and other minor players) I agree that
buying a new or used EV is a much better value proposition than
converting a car.
The only places where I can see a conversion having value are:
1. To get a type/class of electric vehicle that you can't (easily)
purchase (such as a truck, bus, etc) [However, some electric
trucks/buses are being manufactured semi-commercially in low volumes now.
2. To convert a classic/collectors car to EV.
3. If you can buy a conversion used conversion and get a significant
discount on the cost of the parts.
4. If you just want a cool project to do. (not cost effective, but fun!)
Unfortunately, I haven't seen any "modern" books that give you step by
step information. There is a lot of stuff out on the Internet of people
doing various parts themselves and sharing a lot of good information,
but you kind of have to put it together yourself.
Jay
On 01/13/2016 08:39 AM, Thos True via EV wrote:
Yes I tend to agree that buying a used Leaf is a great solution for most of
us (I did the 3 year lease), it is also a great experience to build your
own project. I have been part of several of these as well over the past 2
decades. I have always liked the prospects of truck conversions. Mostly
because they are more useful, but also because they are already designed
for additional weight. I also think that conversions have that added "cool
factor" when combined with a classic vehicle. (Wouldn't you agree Al?)
-Tom
On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 5:23 AM, via EV <[email protected]> wrote:
Bobby, Some how I didn't send the photo?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bobby Keeland via EV" <[email protected]>
To: "ev" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 6:40:12 PM
Subject: [EVDL] Books on converting a car to ev?
I plan to buy a new ev when the range is high enough, and they don't cost
as much as a Tesla S. In the near term I am considering the conversion of
my 1951 Chevy pickup to ev, probably with it's own solar panels. I could
also charge it from the solar panels that power my house. Can anyone
recommend fairly up-to-date books that are specific to converting an ICE
vehicle to EV?
Bob Keeland
Forest Dynamics
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