I want to purchase and electric car. Who sells them. Or who has a kit to convert a car to and electric car. ?

Question

I want to purchase and electric car. Who sells them. Or who has a kit to convert a car to and electric car. ?

Answer 1

The EV Reva, produced by an Indian company Miani Industries is the most selling EV of the world. Now, it is available all over the world and will be soon available in the US too.

Answer 2

An Electric car is not a cheap or easy thing to make but Tesla motor corp has the most sophisticated electric car you can find(as far as I know) but there is a huge wait list and they are expensive.

http://www.teslamotors.com/

The volt is not an electric car BTW its a hybrid because it has a gas engine. also it is not going to be a great car. The batteries are supposed to be terrible on the volt.

on a side note.... In the next couple of years Toshiba will start to release the mother of all batteries. Fast and efficient recharge. It will solidify the electric car industry. Read the article at this link

http://www.i4u.com/article19995.html

I'd hold off for a while.

Answer 3

You can now find great electrics car in the USA now!

In different styles, with 3 wheels, 2 person & 4 person models.

From 10,000 to 150,000 each.

see these great links.

Answer 4

if you can wait a few years chevy is going to come out with one that will be called the Volt.  Pretty cool.

Answer 5

The one EV car I currently have (have 2 vehicles that run on hydrogen also) I converted from a vw bug and is free to charge. As I live completely off the grid all my electricity comes from solar panels and 2 wind generators, which I also built.

However I did charge up at Costco in Carlsbad California (I actually only drove up there to fill up) if I remember right it was around $2.00

Not sure if you’re interesting in doing it yourself, but I’d be willing to walk you step by step threw the conversion. I've converted 3 of my own cars (a datsun truck, ford ban, and a vw bug) and a few for neighbors. I've also converted cars to run on hydrogen, ethanol and biodiesel, by far EV is the easiest.

If you’re interested here’s what it would entitle…

- The engine compartment is first cleaned out of any gasoline components.

- Electric components are then installed in exchange.

- A battery bank is built and incorporated.

- Existing starter and driving systems are connected.

- Turn the key, step on the gas pedal sending more energy to the electric motor, & thus more power to the drive system, which in return creates more speed, more acceleration.

- The system has normal automotive top speeds and acceleration, typical to the vehicle your modifying. If your top speed was 85 mph and your acceleration was 1 mile per min, then this will be what your left with after the conversion.

The methods are extremely simple, making the process possible for anyone, everyone, ANYWHERE.

Typical tools, hardware & supplies are used, making access to parts available for all.

Electric Conversions can be easily accomplished in ANY model vehicle, even tractors, Generators, types of machinery, etc.

Project lengths range from 1 day to 1 month.

If you’re interested I wrote a guide on it which is available at www agua-luna com

My last EV conversion ran me about $1400. Everything is available online. I have a how to do it yourself guide available at www agua-luna com that will walk you step by step through the process. If you have ANY questions feel free to contact me through the site. Here’s a list of what you'd need...

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.

If you interested I offer several DIY alternative guides to walk you step by step threw EV conversion process at agua-luna com or

www agua-luna com

Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at  www agua-luna com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others help the environment.

Dan Martin

Alterative Energy / Sustainable Consultant, Living 100% on Alternative & Author of How One Simple Yet Incredibly Powerful Resource Is Transforming The Lives of Regular Peop

Answer 6

GEM and ZENN have production models of low speed vehicles. fully street legal in most states. GEMs start under $7,000.

Answer 7

      Look for them on the WEB ..

      Did You know that a man in the say early 1980"s or some where

      close to that , that a carburator was made by some Man , who

      got 200 miles per gallon of gasoline .. But the Goverment bought

      the patient ..  Just for those that may not of heard .. It was able

      to run a "8 clyinder vehicle car" ..., say a 350 , engine or so ..

      It was said to that there could be a possibility that it could start

      a fire , or blow up ., when shut off , do to the back pressure from

      the use of warming up the gasoline to vaporise , and ignite more

      easily ..

      They could of put a back pressure exspantion tank on it like on

      all airconditioners have , then returned to the gas tank ..

      It was just as afficiant as the other carborators on any other 8

      cylinder cars , trucks ..., vehicles ..  WM ..  

      PS .. I say it was "not bought" because it was a problem .. "It was

      do to the extensive mileage it put out" !! That is America for Us ..

      They (our government) could use this very well , but then , it

      would not take the extream amount of gas , that would be

      boughten .. Nor would the Government make the Profets they

      make to day !!    The Man I believe was from Texas ..    

                 WM ..    

      

Answer 8

you say that now, wait til you get your first electric bill.  The cute little cars available now are street legal as long as the speed limit is 35 MPH or under.  So its back streets with stop signs every block for you.  They get great "mileage" not because they are electric, but because they travel slow and weigh next to nothing.  You can get the same models I bet with a gasoline engine that will get 75 MPG.

Answer 9

Well, you should think before you buy it. They are usually very small, and they do not go very fast. If you have a family, don't buy one right now, because you will not have enough space. If you do not have any children, yes, get one. If you do, get a hybrid instead. If you want to know where they are manufactured, or what companies manufacture them, look at this.

http://energy.sourceguides.com/businesse...