Many electric car enthusiasts like the idea of driving their own electric vehicle (EV). The concept of not burning any fossil fuels and generating no greenhouse gases sounds like a great way to travel. Unfortunately, most electric car models from manufacturers are not very practical and expensive. An alternative is to build an electric vehicle through a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) approach from a home garage. A conventional car that is great for converting to an electric vehicle is an old VW Beetle. This article will highlight the reasons why a VW Bug is great for converting to an electric car.
There are a few reasons why a Volkswagen VW Beetle is a great donor car for an electrical upgrade. First of all, a Beetle is light. The car has a curb weight of just 2,100 pounds. This is good because with a lighter car, you can use fewer batteries. One of the main challenges for any electric car conversion is weight. A lighter car means less stress on the electric motor, thus better mileage per charge.
The VW Beetle is also simple with no complicated electronic circuitry. This means that the component can be easily modified without much complication. In fact, this will speed up the conversion process without the installer having to read and understand the complicated components. Complex electrical parts will also strain the power system, reducing the mileage of electric vehicles.
Due to the popularity and availability of old VW Beetles, many people are using them to start their DIY electric car conversion project. When there is uncertainty in gas prices in the near future, having your own electric car would protect you from any unexpected expenses.