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regardless of donor chassis, you will need Li batteries to get reliable 60 miles... which takes you out the 'cheap' class right off the bat. In fact you are looking at a 120v or more pack of 160ah or more minimum.... figure at least $1.30/ah cells by the time you get them to your door. If you go over 120v you get better performance, but a whole new level of expense with motor/controller and everything else.
With hills, you almost have to consider AC to get regen braking, but not absolutely.... AC raises the bar considerably in price.
You are looking at $12-15k in parts to do it anywhere near right with that range requirement.
With hills, you almost have to consider AC to get regen braking, but not absolutely.... AC raises the bar considerably in price.
You are looking at $12-15k in parts to do it anywhere near right with that range requirement.