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Originally Posted by offroad1994
I started doing some number crunching on what is the best vehicle to convert to electric PHEV. I have to assume I will be using WET LEAD batteries (aka golf cart battery technology). Here is what I have so far:
1) Chevy S10 total cost over five years including conversion is $20500
(assuming $4500 for truck purchase)
2) Geo Metro same conversion is $19,500 (assuming $4500 for purchase)
3) Toyota Prius used (dead battery) is $18,000 (assuming $10,000 for purchase)
But I did not calculate selling the engines out of the Chevy and the Geo, so maybe a little cheaper with them.
The numbers above assume:
A) WET LEAD batteries bought new every year for $1000
B) $150 in electricity per year for each vehicle
I am kind of liking the PRIUS idea as it can run unlimited mileage, as it has a built-in charging system.
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If you spend $4500 on an S10 that you're going to take the drivetrain out of, you got raked over the coals. Four years ago, I'd have sold you the '95 I had for less than $1000.