How much would it cost to convert my car to electric?

Question

I have a 1996 Civic Coupe, and I want to convert it to electric. How much would it cost to convert?

New Jersey (Central Jersey area)

Highway speeds

Okay range

Answer 1

it is cost prohibitive.

Answer 2

Probably not more than $50,000.

Answer 3

I have seen people do this.  They claim it can be done for about $8,000.

Answer 4

Well over 200,000.00 dollars and the battery would be heavier than the car. We do not have the technology for all your requirements. Based on the cost of an electric hybrid is all I can give you.

Watch for the German or Japanese. US automakers will not change so they are loosing business and will not longer be top of the game ever again. Because as long as American want there SUV's and Muscle Cars we will never get with the program. Besides the Japanese and Germans are the ones to watch for cutting edge car technology, but they don't no one now has conversion kits.

Answer 5

the cost of conversion will vary depending on what you want.do you want to be able to blow the doors off of a Viper? or do you want maximum range?  do your research and ask questions. there are ev parts suppliers who can provide you with info, individual parts as well as kits. if you have a basic in mechanics and have the tools, you can save on labor costs. I have completed a motorcycle conversion to electric, I also installed a small engine and alternator for anytime anywhere battery charging. the total cost including the motorcycle and the inspection was just under $2500.

Answer 6

probably too much to justify the expensive. you'll probably come out cheaper buy a car thats already electric

Answer 7

Actually Jeffrey, there are a couple of places that offer conversions for your car. Since you already have the big part, the car, the rest is following directions and spending a couple of thousand dollars. Here are 2 links that will get you going:

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/...

http://www.e-volks.com/index.html

do it. You'll love it and pretty soon your friends and neighbors will be paying you to do theirs.