Electric Car Conversions

Electric car conversion becomes more and more popular because of the rising of gasoline prices and auto emissions. Electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions - that's about 99% lower emissions than diesel or gasoline vehicles. Electric vehicles offer the cheapest and best alternative to petroleum transportation. The conversion is not a difficult job, with a detailed, step-by-step guide; you can convert an old gasoline car into an electric car all by yourself.

Converting your own electric car can be challenging yet rewarding experience. Plan your conversion first. Consider everything that is directly and indirectly related to your car. The location and the environment where you will often drive your car are also important. The facilities you have to have for your vehicle conversion, the tools, knowledge and enough space to work with.

All things should be in order before you start with the procedure. You should have all the required gadgets and the complete procedure in front of you so that you do not make any sort of a mistake or ruin your car's engine in any case by making an error.

Choose the right car for your electric car conversion. You can use your old car but if your car is too heavy, it might be better if you just buy a second-hand car without its engine. You will not need the engine anyway and buying without one is less expensive. The heavier the car, the more batteries you need.

When you have chosen the right car for this project, buy yourself a conversion kit. It's cheap and it includes everything you need for the conversion except for the batteries.

Components of an electric car include batteries, adaptor plate, advanced DC motor, DC motor controller, charger interlock and potentiometer.

Most do-it-your-selfers have these required tools lying in their garage, or you can borrow from a friend. Welding can be contracted and engine hoists can be leased out. Also, learn safety knowledge.

Read a lot of reviews and feedback - the internet can be a good source. Be aware of the possible hazards to prevent damage and serious injury to the car and to you.

Start to work and commit yourself to the electric car conversion. Remove old gas-related parts and its engine, then install the electric motor.

Strategically arrange the batteries to maximize the space. Make sure that all the wiring is done correctly. Test your vehicle if it works. Once running, test-drive it and give yourself a few days to adjust to driving an electric car. Also, do not forget to recharge your batteries every night to have enough power for the next working day.