How easy would it be to convert a gasoline powered engine to a electric vehicle?

Question

I would like to take a small car like the Geo Metro and convert it to a electric car? Or a small pickup like a Chevy S-10 and convert it..any ideas on how to do this? Where could I get parts to do this at and plans?

Answer 1

Ita a good way to stop the environmental pollution. But it would not be able to compete with gasoline powered ones for speed and efficincy. Good if u would manage to make one.

Answer 2

Its expensive

Answer 3

Funny you should mention the Chevy S10.

Check this out:

http://web.archive.org/web/2007052712010...

Did you know that GM made a factory electric S10 for a while?

Converting one by yourself is involved.  Depending on power and range you wanted you could expect to spend $5,000-$20,000 on the conversion.   Also weeks if not months of work to get it all done.

If you are interested, and up the challenge, a lot of good parts can be found here:

http://www.metricmind.com/

Also, these guys are worth a look:

http://www.acpropulsion.com/

(Their eBox Scion conversion can be bought as a finished product, and they also sell parts)

Answer 4

I saw on TV last night a guy who did just this.  He took out the engine, replaced it with an electric motor.  He had 4 batteries in the front and 9 in the trunk.

The car reached highway speeds with great acceleration.

I'm sure you can find the idea on the web.