Can I convert my Ford Focus from gas to electric, and how??

Question

I have a Ford Focus 2002 and I would love to be able to convert it from gas to electric, affordably. I live in CT. Anyone know if this is possible, how much it would cost, and how I would start going about doing this? Thanks for any advice!

Answer 1

impossible !

Answer 2

Of course its possible but not cost effective. Just go buy one.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Depends what you call "affordably".  A lot of folks have no idea whatsoever what cars really cost.  All the costs are hidden, folded into financing or nickel and dimed with charge after charge.  Tell you the truth if you asked me how much I spend on gas a year, I wouldn't know.

But yes you can convert a Ford Focus to electric for FAR less than the cost of a new one, starting at a few thousand dollars.  The trouble is, this kind of work is hard to hire out done (and it would be expensive if you tried) so it helps a lot to be willing to tinker and learn some fabrication skills. I would've thought this beyond most people, but "Making" seems to be a new thing.  There's even a magazine called Make, and "places for making stuff" like http://www.techshop.ws/ popping up all over.

Answer 5

Yes, but it's up to you to do the work. The first link has kits for sale. You have to be able to do the install.

The second link is a master list of electric vehicle info.

It's not going to save you money and you won't go far on batteries, but if you make trips less that 40 miles around, it can be done for a reasonable price.

Optima yellow top batteries are expensive, but worth it for this application. (third link)They have less weight and can be fully discharged without damage.

Answer 6

yes you can, do a search on the internet to convert gasoline to electric cars.