EV Construction
Questions, Questions, Questions...
There are several questions that people ask before they build an electric car or bike. The most popular ones include...
- How much will this cost?
- How far can I drive?
- How fast will it go?
- How long will it take to charge?
We'll tackle those questions in an upcoming update of this page. But, first we want to ask you... Do you know how an EV works? Each component of an EV will help determine the "correct" answers to the above questions. Let's start by taking a look inside some famous and not so famous EV's.
How does an EV work? Here is a great link that has very clear pictures and descriptions to help you with that.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/electric-car2.htm
Now, there are several, shall I say, creative ways that some people have chosen to build their EV's that may be a bit different from the links demonstration above. So, I want to show you some famous and not so famous EV builds that we have loved.
GM's EV1 (there is a lot of history in this link. It's a good read if you don't know that info already.)
http://www.evdrive.com/BMW_project/
http://etischer.com/awdev/
And If your looking for a site that shows the 'everyday man/woman's build', check out the great conversions in this link.
http://www.evalbum.com/
If you are getting serious about doing an EV conversion project, the best way to start is by doing a bit of research. Taking a look at some of the links listed in this site should offer your some great ideas, and we hope it will generate many many questions. It is our advice that you ask as many questions as you can before you start to spend your money on major buys. At the same time, it is good to start saving for the project.
The research you do will help in answering those questions that were mentioned above. It's hard to know how much something will cost or how far you can drive it if you haven't decided how you want to approach your electric vehicle conversion project. Every choice you make in the planning will shape the answers to many questions you may have at the start. In addition, we are looking forward to you asking us specific questions about your unique EV project. We'll do our best to serve you. So, have fun researching!
So you don't want an EV...
But you want to find a way drive more without breaking the kids piggy bank because yours broke a long time ago... Well, there are several ways to get around savage children piggy bank breaking.
- Trade in the old gas dinosaur for a new/used fuel efficient car.
- Ride your bike to close locations whenever possible.
- Buy a monthly pass for your local intercity transit system.
- Car pool with people as often as possible.
- Plan your outings to avoid traveling in the same direction multiple times a week.
- Buy things while your out for the future; don't wait till you need them right away to make those store trips.
- Shop with your friends, and car pool to get where you are headed.
- Walk. It's good for the heart.
Build Your Own Electric Car DVD! Now available at P&S EV Store today! This an awesome DVD and we highly recommend it!
"The instructional video is almost two-hours of “hands-on” style instruction, taking the viewer through all the aspects of building an electric car, using the Electro-Metro as an example. As a companion to the video disc, also included is a computer ROM disc with 50 YouTube videos and over 600 high-resolution photographs of the project. " -Ben Nelson, creator of Build Your Own Electric Car CHEAP
You can see more about this labor of love project at Build Your Own Electric Car DVD
Worried about the finances to fund an EV construction project?
Convenience is sometimes expensive. And the convenience of putting off that EV project you've been planning to do the last several years is eating away at your checking account (via gas). So, if you're serious about it, start making plans, and one of the first plans you need to make is saving. Yes, get an old jar and put 50% of of what you spend on gas in that jar each time you get gas. Watch it add up. If you are really ready to get serious about it, match the amount you spend on gas toward your EV project savings.
Ok, if this sounds like something you definitely could not do... that's fine. But, our point is this, one of your first plans should be a plan to save for the conversion expenses. Because, everyday of not having your EV could be money you could have saved but lost.
Get your EV project started with just 3 easy steps!
First, stop at our online store P&S EV Store and check out our Electric Car motor controllers. The Open Revolt design P&S EVmotor controllers is just waiting for you!
Second, go to EV Coupler Connection. If you are looking to make an electric car conversion, you'll need to connect the electric motor to your cars transmission. EV Coupler Connection has the Solution!
Third, Go to Cafepress.com/EV tshirts and get spiffy in a new Open Revolt shirt or hoody. Comes in most sizes.
We fully endorse EV Coupler Connection and Cafepress.com/EV tshirts.