Electric Vehicle Association

With the rising cost of fuel, and are increasingly looking for alternatives. One such alternative that is gaining in popularity, especially with the do-it yourself types, are electric vehicle kits. Anyone familiar with automobiles can now use these kits to convert traditional gas powered vehicles to a voltage by an electrical current.

However, the conversion of a traditional gas powered vehicle into an electric vehicle can be an arduous task. Only those who are very mechanical mind should try. To convert the vehicle will require major changes to almost all the mechanical parts of the car. Everything from the engine to the radiator, heating and cooling, the gauges on the panel. In addition to this, electric cars must be recharged on a regular basis, which means having to buy or use the services of recharging station. Solar energy could be another potential source of energy for electric vehicles.

Can be converted to drive an electric vehicle?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. Not all cars can be converted into an electric vehicle. However, the car kit and most often seems to be the electric Chevrolet S-10 pick up kit. For examples to follow just do a search online for Electric Conversions Chevy S-10 pickup. Other cars that are good candidates for conversion are the Chevy Geo, particularly from 1989 to 1999. These cars are good candidates for a conversion kit for electric cars. Cars like the Chevy Geo Metro, such as the Chevy Sprint, Pontiac Firefly and the Suzuki Swift are also ideal for conversions too.

Are there any disadvantages to using an electric vehicle kit?

Going back a few years, many people associated electric vehicles with slowness and a lack of power. But as usual, thanks to technology, significant advances in the electric vehicle have changed all that. With these electric vehicle kits some cars can reach a top speed of mph between 70 and 75. Nevertheless, the conversion of electric power still has its drawbacks.

The biggest disadvantage is of course the need to recharge the batteries. For example, the Chevy Geo Metro kit must be recharged every 20-40 miles, depending on driving habits and quality of the battery. For city driving, it would be ideal. However, for long trips on the highway, this would not be ideal.

The Chevrolet S-10 with an electric vehicle kit installed will last a little longer on a single charge. On a single charge, the S-10 should last between 40 and 60 miles. Again this depends on driving habits and the size and quality of batteries. Some S-10 models can be equipped with solar powered panels which reduces the need for loading, at least when driving during the day.

The conversion of vehicles with electric vehicle kits is not a cheap deal. Most conversion kits seem to cost between $ 8,000 to $ 10,000. And it does not even include professional installation and the cost of batteries, let alone access or purchase of a charging station.

Frankly, with the cost involved the use of an electric car kit, it would probably not very practical for the average consumer, especially if they are a long way. However, that being said, it would probably be ideal for backyard mechanic who enjoys tinkering with cars and a little money to throw around and wants to impress his buddies drinking beer.