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……)?
If you do this math, it helps:
Take the original curb weight of the car, subtract the weight of the engine, the radiator, the gas tank and misc., add a motor at about 125lbs and then 6-800 pounds of batteries. Now look at your frame, suspension, steering and brakes. Now find the space / volume in the vehicle for the batteries. (See a Tesla module and find space for 6-8 of them )
The answer for me was a pickup. The pack is below the cab and between the frame rails. My total weight went down, the brakes and steering could handle it and I have full use of the cab space and bed.
Best of luck!