Hi,
I'm from Australia and would like to convert a car, but every now and then I need to travel long distances, so I understand that I'll have to keep my old car (Mazda 3).
I will buy a 2nd hand car, but I'd like to be able to buy the car AND do the conversion for under $15k AU, is it possible?
I heard the Hyundai Getz is a good car for the job, but it looks like it would be hard to fit the electric motor and the batteries in!
Also, what kind of kit should I be after? These look good:
http://www.beepscom.com/category_s/114.htm
I think I could even get away with this Kit:
http://www.beepscom.com/product_p/ki-17.5-96-144.htm
And according to google:
2625.00 U.S. dollars = 2902.15589 Australian dollars
With the $885.75 US shipping (Cheapest shipping to Australia), it would cost all up:
3510.77 U.S. dollars = 3881.44831 Australian dollars
And that gets me an Electric Motor + Controller.
Is it worth it, or are there cheaper distributors?
I suppose the other thing I need is some kind of accelerator potentiometer, and a vacuum pump for the brakes, and that should be all, right?
Then I suppose:
1) Take out the engine and all associated crap
2) Get a plate thing made up to connect electric motor to the gearbox
3) Put it all in.
Perhaps thats a little too simplified though!
So, $6000 car + $3900 Motor + Controller = $9900 AU
And I've still got to get POT Box, Vacuum pump, batteries, and adapter plate. How much are these 4 things gonna cost?
Perhaps I need to find a cheaper car. Whats the best car between price and "modern" and suitability (eg: Light, Safe)?
Note: I am also posting this on the Aussie EV Forum: http://www.waeva.asn.au/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=83&PN=1
I'm from Australia and would like to convert a car, but every now and then I need to travel long distances, so I understand that I'll have to keep my old car (Mazda 3).
I will buy a 2nd hand car, but I'd like to be able to buy the car AND do the conversion for under $15k AU, is it possible?
I heard the Hyundai Getz is a good car for the job, but it looks like it would be hard to fit the electric motor and the batteries in!
Also, what kind of kit should I be after? These look good:
http://www.beepscom.com/category_s/114.htm
I think I could even get away with this Kit:
http://www.beepscom.com/product_p/ki-17.5-96-144.htm
And according to google:
2625.00 U.S. dollars = 2902.15589 Australian dollars
With the $885.75 US shipping (Cheapest shipping to Australia), it would cost all up:
3510.77 U.S. dollars = 3881.44831 Australian dollars
And that gets me an Electric Motor + Controller.
Is it worth it, or are there cheaper distributors?
I suppose the other thing I need is some kind of accelerator potentiometer, and a vacuum pump for the brakes, and that should be all, right?
Then I suppose:
1) Take out the engine and all associated crap
2) Get a plate thing made up to connect electric motor to the gearbox
3) Put it all in.
Perhaps thats a little too simplified though!
So, $6000 car + $3900 Motor + Controller = $9900 AU
And I've still got to get POT Box, Vacuum pump, batteries, and adapter plate. How much are these 4 things gonna cost?
Perhaps I need to find a cheaper car. Whats the best car between price and "modern" and suitability (eg: Light, Safe)?
Note: I am also posting this on the Aussie EV Forum: http://www.waeva.asn.au/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=83&PN=1