My engine blew up in my truck 190k miles. Rebuild is $4k, crate is $10k. Junk yard wants $2.5k for just a used engine, miles don't matter. So now I have this truck that I dont know what to do with. I thought huh maybe I'll look into converting it to an electric vehicle. So this is my second stop. My first stop left me with more questions which is what led me here. I know that my truck is heavy which most posts I have seen said to get a smaller vehicle. I like my truck. I live on a farm and may use it to move stuff so 4x4 and torque are handy. I live 30 miles from work so 75 mile range would be benificial. I am unsure of exactly what all I need. I know I need a motor and batteries but then I saw controllers and lots more. What I know
07 Nissan Frontier @ about 4000 lb curb weight
AC or DC - Doesn't matter to much. I think Torque is DC but range is AC. Not 100% about that either.
Recharging - I was thinking of putting solar panels on top to help charge, as well as a plug to plug it in.
Range - 75 miles
Speed - 70mph
Price - Well if i want to spend bookoo bucks I'd buy a tesla. Keep it reasonable.
I understand some of these items aren't cheap but at 50$ a week minimum in gas and 10k engine. 13k is looking like about there for 1 year payback. Im not opposed to going more and definately wouldnt be afraid to go less lol. I still am unsure how this will work anyhow because the truck computer is looking for sensors and stuff that wont be installed anymore, and how much of my wiring would I have to cut out/replace.
If this just isn't a thing that can happen i guess ill have to look at a smaller truck but 4x4 is a must at this point. So if you think this truck can't make it please suggest another truck that can.
Thank you for your time and clarification
07 Nissan Frontier @ about 4000 lb curb weight
AC or DC - Doesn't matter to much. I think Torque is DC but range is AC. Not 100% about that either.
Recharging - I was thinking of putting solar panels on top to help charge, as well as a plug to plug it in.
Range - 75 miles
Speed - 70mph
Price - Well if i want to spend bookoo bucks I'd buy a tesla. Keep it reasonable.
I understand some of these items aren't cheap but at 50$ a week minimum in gas and 10k engine. 13k is looking like about there for 1 year payback. Im not opposed to going more and definately wouldnt be afraid to go less lol. I still am unsure how this will work anyhow because the truck computer is looking for sensors and stuff that wont be installed anymore, and how much of my wiring would I have to cut out/replace.
If this just isn't a thing that can happen i guess ill have to look at a smaller truck but 4x4 is a must at this point. So if you think this truck can't make it please suggest another truck that can.
Thank you for your time and clarification