Electric Beach Buggy

I want to build an electric car that I can use for my daily drive to work and back. It's 22 miles on one side and the grocer is in front of my work if I can just walk into the store while I'm at work for groceries. Something simple and small like a VW Beetle, or a Fiero or even a Gremlin. I wonder if there was a kit or something that makes converting a car easier. Also a beach buggy would be a good conversion as well.

What are the steps?
This overview provides a high level framework for conversion. Please notice
references and other links (in the next section) for more complete information.
1.
Determine your driving needs: range - the distance you travel in one day, type of
car vehicle family - suburban utility vehicle, or racing cars.
2.
Search EV kit for the vehicle you choose. Kits will convert a significant
easier - they include all parts, except batteries. A conversion kit will cost about
$ 4,000 - $ 6,000, and batteries, depending on how much you need, can cost another
$ 700 - $ 1,200.
3.
Make sure you have access to tools and supplies and a place to make
conversion. You may need to rent equipment like engine hoists and subcontracting
welding work. Contact for veterans EV advice and assistance.
4. Familiarize yourself with the EV components will be installed. The most common
batteries for EV conversions are lead-acid batteries, specifically, 12-volt sealed batteries.
5.
Security. Any project involving automobiles and tools has risks. Be aware of
these potential hazards to avoid damaging the vehicle and serious injury to you.
6.
Remove the ICE components, making room for the EV components.
7.
Install engine components, battery and battery.
8.
Install the wiring for propulsion (traction pack), auxiliary power system (12-volt
system), and traction power charging system, and displays and controls.
9. safety testing. Test the battery charger, check the wiring and fuses,
connections. Then take a walk and see the quiet, smooth ride. Be
Be sure to show it!
More see "Other resources and links" on this site www.eaaev.org / Flyers / eaaflyer-evconversi ...

http://jerryrig.com/convert/ said of a person converting a Mazda.

Other forms of assistance is available at:
http://www.electroauto.com/
http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/build
http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.c ...
among other

Good luck, and good for you!

Building your own EV can be a rewarding and challenging. Not only are you a pioneer in the movement EV, but you'll also be recycling a car that may be headed for the scrap yard. Why wait for Detroit where you can create a custom EV-you.

This section of the EVA / DC website will guide you step by step through the process of building your own EV from selecting a car to final testing of the completed project. For this project, a Ford Escort 1986 was the donor car.

In addition to this guide are many resources available to the EV manufacturer for parts, supplies and information. These companies offer conversion kits for all the parts needed to build your EV with the exception of batteries. Most of these companies are available by phone to answer any information you may have during your project.

Please read our disclaimer before continuing.

The next step is planning your conversion.

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