I’m just starting my research about EV conversions and was hoping to get some advice on if there are any particular models and makes that lend themselves best to an EV conversion? (Like a 1960/70s MG maybe……)?
I’m just starting my research about EV conversions and was hoping to get some advice on if there are any particular models and makes that lend themselves best to an EV conversion? (Like a 1960/70s MG maybe……)?
It depends on the type of conversion you’re doing.
A FWD vehicle is an excellent candidate for Prius or Leaf drivetrains. Batteries under the back seat and truck.
A manual transmission vehicle can use just about any electric motor as the input if it meets the power requirements.
A vehicle with independent rear suspension can easily (weld in new mounts and axles) accept an drive unit from most production EVs.
Having high ground clearance, long hood (Porsche, 240/280z), or long rear (wagon) allows for larger battery boxes.
So basically if it’s not a really short unibody vehicle it’s not too bad.
What would you consider a “short” body vehicle?
chevy spark, Geo Metro,