Any companies that sell electric car kits?

Question

They are kits that help you change over you car to an electric engine. I tried looking for some myself, but I can't find any! I just need the company name and information about the kit. Anything will help!

P.S. do they even sell them anymore?

Answer 1

Yes, but the do not work well. BY the time you finished, and overcame all the problems, you'd probably spend as much as a brand new hybrid. IF you have $90,000, you can buy the new Tesla roadster, due out soon.

Answer 2

you can also contact

www.evparts.com

www.beepscom.com

www.canev.com

while you are searching, look at this site and see what this neat car can do. it leaves the gas competition behind.

www.plasmaboyracing.com

www.evcanada.org      after looking here be sure to click on links

National Electric Drag Racing Association

www.nedra.com

Answer 3

Emmy

all of the conversions i have done with parts from here...

http://www.cloudelectric.com/package_kit...

my last conversion ran me about $1400. not sure if they have the entire kit but they have everything that would go into a kit. here's a list of what you'd need (if they don't have something let me know)...

Advanced DC Motor

The motor is an 8" Advanced DC series-wound motor. It weighs 107 pounds and is rated at 68 peak horsepower. These motors are available in several sizes.



Adaptor plate

The adaptor plate mates the motor to the transmission. It is constructed of 1/2 inch aluminum and is pre-drilled with bolt hole patterns for both the motor and transmission. An aluminum spacer is also used for proper spacing between the shafts of the transmission and motor. Adaptor plates are available for many cars.



DC Motor Controller

The controller regulates current going to the motor. It is a solid-state device that uses a pulse width modulator (PWM) that sends short bursts of current to the motor at a rate of 15 kHz. Controllers are available from both Curtis and DCP.



Potbox (Potentiometer)

The potbox is a 5K ohm throttle between the controller and the accelerator, similar to the way a sewing machine pedal works. The potbox's lever arm is attached to the existing accelerator cable.



Main Contactor

An electric relay that serves the same purpose as the ignition switch in a gas car. When the key is turned to the start position, the contactor closes the circuit to allow current to flow to the controller.



Circuit Breaker

A safety device that shuts down power for servicing or during an emergency. The circuit breaker is installed under the hood and can be switched both off and on from the drivers seat with an extension or cable.



Main Fuse

The main fuse protect the system from high voltage spikes. A fuse should be installed at each battery box or group of batteries.



Shunt

A shunt is placed in series within the wiring as a means to connect meters. Shunts are available in different sizes for both high and low power configurations.

  

Charger interlock

A relay that keeps the circuit open so nobody will inadvertantly drive off with the charge cord plugged into the car.



DC/DC Converter

The DC/DC converter is similar in function to a gas car's alternator. It charges the 12 volt accessory battery by chopping voltage from the main battery pack down to 13.5 volts.

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Answer 4

Find a local group to help. also to make bulk purchases for batteries etc. where are you?

in UK see http://www.batteryvehiclesociety.org.uk/...

otherwise ask on diy_ev yahoo group