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  1. NZEVA
    This is harder than I thought it would be... After many years of zero progress, I'm afraid we've just joined the off-the-shelf EV club (MG ZS EV) - I'm so ashamed. If anyone cares to make an offer for the project car (forum thread at 1995 BMW 328i SE Conversion (NZ) | DIY Electric Car Forums...
  2. All EV Conversions and Builds
    Hey everyone I have a set goal in mind to convert my car into a Hybrid using an electric motor that will attach to the crankshaft pulley or at least to one of the pulleys on the drive belt but some of the questions i have are: What kind of motor should I look for ? (i read somewhere that the...
  3. Member Classifieds
    2007 Rabbit/Tesla. Split Tesla LDU, 8 BMW I3 94ah batteries, AEM-EV controller, BMS, VCU200, Push buttons, Volt DC to DC converter, Tesla gen 2 controller. Custom engineered split motored LDU for drive shaft builds. S550 Mustang Torsen differential and suspension. Split motor can be used for...
    $25,000 USD
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    New Member Introductions
    Hi everyone! I'm an avid DIYer for cars and homes and a professional IT guy. I have a 99 BMW 323IC E36 w/ a 5-speed that I am looking to convert to electric.I am in several other car forums but nothing for electrifying a car. Hoping to make great use of this forum in the near future!
  5. eBay EV-Related Auctions
    2014 - 2017 BMW i3 60Ah 22 kWh i01 LI-ION EV BATTERY OEM Samsung 7625052 On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/193856481922?
  6. New Member Introductions
    Just starting the research now but hoping to get a parts list done by end of summer. Any leads on existing 02 conversion sites I can pick through? Many thanks!
  7. All EV Conversions and Builds
    Hi everybody! I've been lurking in the posts for a while but am finally starting a build thread with the hopes of further expanding the knowledge base for Nissan Leaf conversions, as well as having all you experts help me thru the challenges. I got my Leaf and donor at CoPart auctions. It's a...
  8. Technical Discussion
    Hey everyone, I've bee slowly putting together parts my BMW conversion, but before I get too deep, I have an important question. The car is a 325xi, and the X means it's all wheel drive. The car is from 2002, and I noticed the manual talking about torque vectoring and features of the AWD system...
  9. All EV Conversions and Builds
    Hey everyone! I am currently working on converting an '02 bimmer to electric. I have a ton more details laid out on my website for this project, http://electricbimmer.com. I am also working on some videos overviewing my progress to hopefully help anyone who wants to do something similar...
  10. All EV Conversions and Builds
    Hey all. I am looking to convert an '01 BMW 330xi 5spd, the X meaning it is an all wheel drive car. I have my eyes on the Motenergy M102 10in motor, 26 KW (35 HP) continuous, and 63 KW (84 HP) peak, and potentially over 100nm torque at 500a, 144v. The car as it sits is probably a shade over...
  11. All EV Conversions and Builds
    I'm midway through planning a conversion for my 1996 BMW 318is. I'm not experienced with automotive work, but am fortunate enough to have a good friend who is and has a shop with more than what we'll need (e.g. he's the kind of guy who has his own engine hoist). I purchased a kit from Rebirth...
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  12. General DIY Electric Car Discussions
    (Also posted to my own blog) Finally got around to getting this project moving. Earlier this year I picked up a Subaru electric car conversion - http://www.evkapiti.co.nz/ - at a very reasonable enthusiast-to-enthusiast price. It is a superb project and it was fantastic taking it for a test...
  13. All EV Conversions and Builds
    Hello guys and hopefully gals, The basic plan is to convert a E38 750i to electric, and I was wondering if people could give me some advice and/or guidance. My background I am a 19 year old architectural assistant from the UK, I have been thinking about converting a car to electric for...
  14. Batteries and Charging
    https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X6CF6BC add any other comments you feel will be relevant to my research. UK journalist developing a piece on electric cars.
  15. New Member Introductions
    Hello I just joined. I am relatively new to the idea of owning an electric vehicle. I want to convert one myself for the benefit of my kids. Not just as a matter of trying to do my part for the planet they will inherit but also to show them that sitting back and saying "it's too big a problem...
  16. Member Classifieds
    Click here for pictures This has been my commuter for 4 years, it's never broken down, in great diving condition. 2-yo, 14.4 kwh of LiFePO4, 44 x 100Ah Thundersky, 144 vdc, ~1000 effective cycles of 3,000 cycle life. Manzanita Micro 20PFC charger DC Power Raptor 600 motor controller Iota...
  17. Member Classifieds
    For Sale: Lithium BMW 325 (Kansas City) - $10,500 This has been my commuter for 4 years, it's never broken down, in great diving condition. 2-yo, 14.4 kwh of LiFePO4, 44 x 100Ah Thundersky, 144 vdc, MiniBMS protected, ~1000 effective cycles of 3,000 cycle life. Manzanita Micro 20PFC charger...
  18. All EV Conversions and Builds
    I am trying to get a quick fix on the complexity of my chosen vehicle - a 95 BMW 318ti (E36). Does anyone know if I will be needing the ECU and needing to do tricky things to fool it. I'd like to keep my conversion real simple. I intend at the moment to dump the automatic transmission and go AC...
  19. NZEVA
    Who is doing what in terms of conversions in Wellington at the moment? I am at the starting gate with a plan to convert a 95 BMW 318ti and have set up a blog to both log and plan my activity. Don't expect rapid progress as I have had a couple of false starts and there is a lot of knowledge I...
  20. Production Hybrids
    2014 BMW i8 Prices, News and Reviews Like Nissan, BMW has decided that electric vehicles are important for their future business, given the rapidly growing number of consumers with environmental awareness around the world. Most immediately, the i-coches will help the brand as a whole...
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