What is really involved in converting an IC car to EV? | Fifth Gear

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[oldyeller]

Love the idea of EV conversion kits and look forward to a growing aftermarket offering reasonably priced kits for a wide range of vehicles. Personally the high performance aspect that has become a focus is off-target and only adds to expense. Other than the obvious advantage of not requiring fossil fuels the most important aspects are range and reliability. Kinda wish this vid had addressed that better.

[chargeheadsuk]

Great to see some EV Conversion content!!! 💪⚡🤟 THIS is the future for car enthusiasts with increasing fuel prices, more congestion charges round the corner, respiratory diseases and climate change, which IS a thing! Come join the revolution!!! 😜⚡🌿

[daleford]

This is definitely the future. With brand new EVs being shoved full of unnecessary crap to keep their costs high and unattainable for the majority of Americans, I really hope kits like this become more common

[CyPorter]

My dream car: A small, regular cab pickup converted to EV.

[mikadavies]

Nice Video... Totally agree. Currently a step too far at the moment. But might get cheaper in the future. Hopefully, a good bit cheaper.

[BryanSeigneur]

How did you make a conversion video without the voltage architecture or pack capacity or motor output or *anything*.

[saitamaxi]

Transition-one has a cheaper kit, but from what I hear, they only remove the motor, not the gearbox or replace anything else. Its a workaround for govt safety tests.

[dreadinajeep]

and no crazy laptop screen or a bunch of other tech ya dont want or need

[dannya]

I would like to convert my Peugeot 206 to an EV. Once the price comes down by at least £15k its not affordable.

[emmabeer]

Feel free to do an episode like this in Australia...
They will only convert classic cars and starting at $40, 000.
I want to convert our family 8seater van as it cost $200-$230 a week to refill with diesel. Yet we feed 500kw+ back to the grid with our solar weekly...

[jachinloi]

Hi, I have a1973 Triumhp Stag, would this conversion kit fit that car? Thanks

[davidstuart]

I think the Gold Standard conversion spec test, for the average guy used to cheap Classics is something like:
£20k all in cost -
£3k donor, eg Mk2 TT AWD with basics reconditioned (bushes, pads an discs)
£16k conversion, Including laybour
250 ml real range with min 50kw charging
0-60 c 5 secs
VNE geared down to 85 to help acceleration
similar weight, with perhaps small adjustment toward 50/50 where possible

It would appear already possible if the strip down and bearing replacement of robust EV traction unit was paired down to essential only and instrument replacement minimised (eg just use a cheap tablet or primary speedo with support data on cheap smart phone)

A £19k TT awd with 0-60 in 5 secs and 250 ml range has gotta be attractive :)

[frankcoffey]

This is going to get crazy. Future SEMA shows are going to be packed with EV conversion stuff both hardware and software and it's going to blow your mind. OEM EVs may be difficult to upgrade to new battery technology but if it's a conversion car none of them can prevent you from using the latest technology or software.

[RealBLAlley]

Other companies are also creating bolt-in kits, and as they expand the consumer cost will come down. It's a perfect way to preserve older cars while improving on the limitations of internal combustion with better performance and reliability and less maintenance.

My dream vehicles would be EV conversions of a Mazda Miata NC with retractable hard top and a Mazda B2600i 4x4.

[georgeowen]

Let’s do some math real quick. My work is 40 miles away and all the normal errands one has to do and with gas at 5.50ish a gallon and a car that averages 25mpg I have to fill up twice a week at 100 bucks a pop. That’s 800 dollars a month it would only take 20 months to pay for its self. That’s not including the 100 dollar oil changes every 5k miles. Granted it would be awesome to get the price down but this is an awesome idea and I hope they do. Plus there is a lot of interesting battery technology that is being developed.

[TheStobb]

It’s the way to go and it’s going to get cheaper as availability of electric secondhand parts become more common you’ll be able to buy electric motor cheaper than if you buy a secondhand petrol engine now

[alandowney]

Good to see Chris in a video again plus one ☝️ f the Goblin crew. I would love to figure out a ev kit for my 712k Pinzgauer. Thanks for video collaboration you guys are awesome

[brodieobrien-pickering]

I wanted to convert a 1992 chevy 2wd chevy s10. Wonder how much it would cost to get at least 400km range?

[bicyclist]

Some old classics should remain internal combustion because of the engine sound, and the engaging driving experience. But I'm glad to see this (not that old), Miata converted. This has yet to really catch on here in the US, but I'm sure it will eventually. Thank you.

[fintan]

Will it pass MOT?
What about insurance?
Is it crash tested?