Your Homemade Electric Car Will Make You Smile Every Time You Whiz By The Gas Pump!

We all know gas prices are going to rise. It's just a matter of time and they could go through the roof when they do. But even if they don't (dream on!) you can still save a lot of money. An electric car conversion will save you money at the pump day in and day out.

Do you remember the last time gas prices sky rocketed? Many families had to choose between putting food on the table or gas in the car. You don't want to be in that position and if you build your own electric car you wont be.

I actually think that soaring gas prices and the resulting cut backs in spending in other areas is what caused this recession. Somehow despite their record breaking billions in profits the oil companies managed to convince us that we caused the recession because we were greedy and refinanced our homes! But I digress. The point is the money you save is better in your pocket than Exxon's

Is a homemade electric car right for you? Well a lot depends on the type of driving you do. If you do a lot of long distance or highway driving probably not. But if you have a short commute or just want to whip around town then its something you definitely want to look into.

All electric vehicles have a limited range. You can build your homemade electric car to go up to 200 miles on a charge depending on the number of batteries you use. Electric cars are fast. Off the line no one will beat you. But the top speed is about 50 mph and acceleration is not that good at higher speeds. So you probably wont be on the highway much. You wont be putting Tesla out of business any time soon either.

A homemade electric car is ideal for city driving and commuting, picking the kids up or going to the store. And it can save you a lot of money on gas. Mileage and emissions on conventional cars are typically at their worst in these situations . So it's a good Eco friendly solution. All electric vehicles are much easier and cheaper to maintain as well. No more oil changes or expensive tune ups and no more gas. You will also qualify to get a tax credit from Uncle Sam.

Last but not least your homemade electric car is Eco Friendly. We all need to start doing our part. This is the only world we have. If we don't take care of it now there wont be anything left for our kids or grand kids. Doing an electric car conversion on an existing car uses a lot less energy than recycling it and building a new car from it. Plus it's a whole lot cheaper than buying a new one.

First what kind of car can you convert? Basically any car with a standard transmission can be used for electric car conversion. But some will work better than others. You want a light vehicle and one that is strong as well. Batteries are heavy and the greater the range you want the more you will need. You may have to beef up your suspension system on your homemade electric car.

Small trucks make great electric car conversions because they are light weight and strong. They have lots of room for different battery options as well. If you have a vehicle that's in good shape but the motor is going this would be an ideal candidate for your homemade electric car. Electric motors last a long time so make sure you pick a vehicle that is in good condition. It should be easy to find one and if not you can go to the junk yard.

You will wind up pulling the engine, removing the radiator,exhaust system, gas tank and other odds and ends.You can sell these to a junk yard and get some money back for them. You will need to get a large electric motor, controller and batteries for your all electric car.

There are 2 basic ways you can approach building an electric car depending on your budget, and the amount of time you have. You can build your own electric car from scratch or you can buy an electric car kit. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Electric car kits are faster and easier but more expensive. Building your all electric car from scratch will take more time but is also much cheaper.

If you are resourceful and build your own electric car from a set of plans and buy used or surplus components you can you can build a homemade electric car very cheaply. There are numerous all electric cars on the road that were built for under a thousand dollars. You will use a motor and parts from a forklift and get used deep cycle batteries. You can get easy to follow, step by step plans here

Your other option is to buy an electric car kit. Some electric car kits are designed to convert a particular model of car like a Chevy S10 pickup or Volkswagen or even a Porsche. The beauty of this is that matching the motor to the transmission is already done for you. They have all the electrical parts you will need and some will enable you to beef your suspension up. Having everything you need at once and all in the right place will speed things up and make the whole process a lot easier.

The drawback is the price. An electric car kit can run $10,000. Plus you still need batteries. When you look at the price of a new car and consider how long your homemade electric car will last it might not be a bad investment.

Most people take the first method. They build some really nice homemade electric cars with it too! If your looking at repairing a car you already have this is definitely a better and cheaper option than doing an engine overhaul. Also bear in mind this is really not a difficult project if you have a good set of plans. You don't have to be a master mechanic and you probably already have most of the tools you will need.You can get easy to follow step by step plans here

Well there you have it. This was not written to be a technical manual. Could you tell? There are some very good reasons both economically and environmentally to use all electric cars. For most people a homemade electric car will make a great second car. For others it may be their primary transportation.

The building process is not that hard and most folks can do this although it may take some time. You probably have all the tools you need already. Our electric car plans are easy to use and follow. This could be a really good father/son or family project as well. Get your electric car plans here

You may want to go with an electric car kit if you can afford it. It will be easier and faster to build your homemade electric car. If you choose a car model that matches one of the kits your electric car conversion will be a snap. Your motor will be more efficient and you may be able to go further on a charge and go a bit faster too.

I hope this article will encourage you and give you the confidence to build your own homemade electric car. Good luck with your electric car conversion and happy motoring!