How to covert a VW Beetle to electric power

How to convert a VW Beetle from gasoline to electric power.

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[michaelplummer100]

what is the farthest you have ever got one to go



[ev4ucustomconversion]

@michaelplummer100 Just over 100 miles with a 29 kWh lithium pack.

[pitchingwedge1]

Whats the range of this car and how does it perform? thanks

[ev4ucustomconversion]

@pitchingwedge1 The range with the lead acid pack is 30 - 50 miles. We also offer a lithium pack that provides a 40 - 60 mile range. The performance is better than the stock Beetle with a 0 to 60 time of about 15 seconds, and a top speed of 85+ mph. It also handles and brakes better than stock.

[ChemTrailSkys]

What is the motor for Originaly? Where can I get a large Electric Motor?

[ev4ucustomconversion]

@ChemTrailSkys The NetGain ImPulse 9 motor is designed and built specifically for EVs. You can visit their website at go-ev.com

[Lodog110776]

Beautiful bug... great job.

[overth64]

@theduke502 Hola estoy en cali y tengo un VW escarabajo mod. 54 me gustaría hacer la conversión, donde encuentro asesoría aquí para eso.

[theduke502]

@saxmanchiro I don't know how your smog laws are out there, but there are better chassis setups for the EV conversion than the VW. I am thinking about the same thing honestly. I don't want to ruin my 74. I am thinking about looking for a rolling shell to build. An older Dodge (more of them around out here than Ford or Chevy) conversion is an idea also. They have plenty battery space in addition to extra room for hauling things around (mobile mechanic tools) ;)

[saxmanchiro]

@theduke502 Thanks for the leads. I am on the East coast, NC. Lots of nonrusty VWs out here but I'm not sure if I even want to stay with VW and maybe go completely custom on the chassis, maybe even alum. for wt reduction. I do like the torsion bar suspension though. Could just buy a complete donor car with no engine and just start tearing it up.

[theduke502]

@saxmanchiro Your best bet is to check Craigs List for a replacement VW pan. You might be able to find someone selling one on The Samba. It's a VW classified site. They have all kinds of resources on there. If you are in Cali, try Interstate VW in Lake Elsinore. Ask for Jim Luca ;)