An EV can be a tinkerer's dream. After the major build is done... optimizing! It's a lot of fun.
I'd be wary of getting into an EV project to save money though, unless you're talking along the lines of getting out of a monthly car payment by switching to a budget conversion. Not saying it can't be done, of course.
My EV costs me money overall, because it's an
additional car in the fleet, requiring maintenance, insurance and batteries that wear out. Even at record high gas prices this summer, the higher efficiency & comparitively lower operating cost doesn't come close to making up the difference.
But I wouldn't give it up! It's practical in its intended use, a
total blast to drive (slowly
), a stimulating ongoing project, and a great conversation piece.
What are your range/speed targets for your vehicle? Budget?
And welcome to EM!