Converting to electric drive

Jul 22, 2005 5 Replies

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.


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

I have these links saved:

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~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"

If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective.

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