Hello everyone,
I'm looking at getting a lightweight coupe for an EV conversion. I've looked at getting a del sol, mr2, fiero, metro, etc... but I pretty much narrowed it down to either a Honda CRX or Porsche 914.
Thing is, I have a few problems. A) I don't know enough about cars to completely scrap the car and complete an EV conversion. B) I drive 20-60 miles a day, and sometimes (rarely) up to 80. Mostly freeway.
So, I have been researching prices to have a shop complete the EV conversion for me. I have a few questions. First... which car would work better for a high-range EV conversion? They are both light (approx 2000lbs), but I'm worried about how many batteries either car can hold, and weight distribution. Second... how much do you think a shop could charge for doing this? Is it worth it to learn it all myself?
Here's the thing... I own a great condition Acura RSX 2002 that I could sell for around 6,000... and I have more money to spend converting my future car to EV... so I might just pay someone to do it if I find the right place.
Thanks in advanced
Matt