Hi,
I'm currently in the middle of a restoration/ conversion of a 64 beetle into a 120v electric beetle. Has anybody done anything similar? I'm looking
for some good advice and friendly hints!!
Also, I'm looking to get an adaptor plate made up for the motor, anyone got good contacts in the brisbane area?
Check out Mike's stuff from CBB in Penriff
http://www.cbbvw.com/electric.html
do a search on thesamba for electric bugs, theres a few on there too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cf89tawZX8
Hi dan, i seriously considered this for my beetle and might still do it for my Kombi
here is the link to the hornets nest I started
some very good info here.
http://aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=75230&page=1#pid699520
Hi ive been looking into a electric conversion also there is a complete kit available from here http://www.rebirthev.com/economyvwkitcontent.html
I had a look at the kits but decided to go with individual components. I've ordered an ADC L91-4003 motor which will do 16hp / 12kw continuous and
54kw / 72hp peak. (remembering that hp and kw are different for electric motors)
I'll be running a 120v 38 cell LiFePO4 pack at 90ah per cell.
I do need to work out where to put the bits and how they fit on tho.... (!)
If you're looking to do a conversion it's well worth looking at evmotors.com.au - Michael knows LOTS about ev cars having driven them for 15
years!
A great resource is... www.diyelectriccar.com
Thats sounds great there mate i think lifepo4 is realy the only way to get a realy good conversion as they weigh about one third that of lead acid
batts and dont take up anywhere near as much space either.
Please
keep us up to date with your progress i am looking foward to seeing how it all works out. Are you going to be using the clucth or not bother with
it?
jamie
I am keen to see the progress on this and the cost associated.
In the future, when(not if) I get type 3, I'll be thinking of doing the same. Or a subi conversion.
I'll have to look into those sites....
there are many success stories of electric cars about...
mostly owner built... that I have heard about...
power is no problem...
cost of batteries probably is...
just don't use Prius brakes or toyoto accelerator pedals etc.. lol
at least if fuel gets too expensive, or electric cars get lower rego etc fees.. it will be the way to go...
imagine driving to work everyday for practically nothing...
[as in petrol costs]
no more engine oil changes... tappets... tune ups...
What would we do with all that spare time... lol
LEE
only thing I forgot...
You still have to park the car somewhere...
IF You live in a city that is...
but what if Electric cars were exempt from parking fines etc...
NOW THAT WOULD BE THE WAY TO GO....
LEE