Anybody here done it? That is, removing the engine, radiator, exhaust system, fuel tank, etc. and installing an electric drive motor and battery packs. If so, please post your experiences. With the cost of fossil fuel reaching all-time highs, such a conversion is becoming very tempting, especially when one realizes that almost all of their driving is local and short distance.
Converting to electric drive
Jul 22, 2005
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Not personally, but try this site:
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First item is a 1984 Scorocco GTI converted to electric power.
Zero to sixty in ten seconds, range of about 40 miles.
And here's a few more for good measure:
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- Bill
Thank you very much.
I have these links saved:
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~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective.
Thanks for the great references. Much appreciated.
Thanks, Bill. Those are really great sites.
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