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Old 02-06-2016, 11:05 AM   #43 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by EVmetro View Post
and I have found that my converted Metros beat manufactured EVs in almost every category imaginable.
Safety? Comfort? Manufacturer support? Features? Technology?

Don't get me wrong, there are some cars I'd really like to try converting one day... but as a car to drive every single day, I'd expect that most purpose-built EVs sold today would be significantly better than a conversion of a 1980s or 1990s car in most areas.

You've piqued my curiosity though - in what ways would you suggest a converted Metro would be better than something like an i-MiEV? Off the top of my head, performance and weight probably tip in the Metro's favour (and the former only if you specify a suitable motor), and range might be if you cram the Metro's chassis with enough batteries, but I'm genuinely intrigued by how it might be better otherwise.
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