VW Beetle converted to electric in a day

We managed to convert this classic VW Beetle to electric in a day using our bolt-in conversion kit. Motor - Hyper9 (120hp), 25kWh Tesla battery pack giving 80 to 90 mile range, 6.6kW charger, disc brakes on the front.

[TexasTdr]

Does anyone else find it crazy shocking how clean the engine and overall body of that car was?

[TheGuzzmeister]

Love the "Safety Squint" on the guy with the grinder. Top notch.

[aljay]

I had two Beetles. One I paid $100 it was a blast and one I bought new. The green paint job on yours is beautiful.

[MimicoBungalow]

Oh my...I am COVETOUS! My first car was a 1971 'Super Beetle' (curved front windscreen and McPherson Strut front suspension)...looking back, I have a fair amount of nostalgia for the old thing...Just thinking that, I would certainly consider electrifying it - if I had it in my little stable of cars today!. Wonderful job. Wish you guys were closer...I'm in Toronto...!! Cheers!

[richardjones]

That has to be one of the cleanest old VW's I've ever seen 😳 no grease or dirt on anyone's hands at all!!!

[steven.h]

That engine pulled out looks gorgeous too 😳

[Solapunk]

Great job! That doner beetle is so clean, what a great example to futureproof.

[seattlebeard]

I always wanted to convert my classic VW Bus, but couldn't find anyone locally who would do it. Not sorry I sold it, but this video did put a smile on my face. Cheers. :o)

[ldchappell]

I got $1, 000 for my broken down 1972 Flintstones Volkswagen in 1990. I called it that because it had a rusted out floorboard and you could see the road beneath you. I saw it a year later and it had been completely restored. It was so shiny and beautiful.

[waltshepherd]

I was working at a VW dealership in Sacramento back in the early 70's. A man brought in his 1964 beetle that had been converted. Had the lead acid automotive batteries just behind the rear seat in the open space. The electric motor was actually an aircraft generator. He had a charging setup in the engine compartment. You switched the ignition key to the run position and the generator/motor would start. Push in the clutch and stuff it in gear and away you go. Pretty slick. Wherever he went people would be curious so they let him charge it there. Fairly simple compared to this one if the video.

[dogdooish]

I watched a friend in Germany in 1970, change out a VDub donk in 40 min! Included a big time cleanup of the bay, I couldn't believe he got it out in 4.5 min! using just a Jack --- no hoist! But then the engine you are pulling looks brand new! wouldn't want to scratch the sump!

[marktodd]

I'd like for you to revisit this project and see how quickly it can be done now knowing the knowledge you have attained from doing it before.

[brianmeek]

I always found it easier to leave the muffler and tailpipes on, they make great handles to maneuver the engine in and out

[hans-juergenheinze]

This lady is just amazing. All the positive attributes have already been mentioned in the comments. I can't think of anything new to say about it. I can only pay my incredible respect.
All the best from Berlin, Germany👍

[tannerbean]

Hunter is awesome. Busy man, but he is always immensely helpful when he can be reached.

[LibertyEver]

I always thought my 1973 SuperBeetle would have been a good candidate for an electric conversion. Ditto the two VW buses I owned. That was before there was an industry and support so it would have been a project for me as an electrical engineering student. Even with the relatively heavy and low power motors of the day, I'd have done it if the battery energy storage density was twice what it was back then, but those lead acid batteries were heavy and not good for many discharge cycles. Lithium batteries have enabled us to have electric cars.

[ggrthemostgodless]

I love how they got right to it... many channels have to fluff the content by doing intros and other shit and then repeat the same content DURING the video... this guy got right to it. Winning.

[noroardanto]

That's one serious video production you have there. I had a 65 and 71 beetle, I'd love to have the electric beetle, one day

[fxst]

Very impressive chaps. ONE day conversion! I felt your happiness. Have a few Ale's on me and enjoy the new BUG.

[thatfeeble-mindedboy]

That’s a gorgeous little car … I love that color.