I'm just starting my EV conversion of a Peugeot 306.
In an attempt to keep the cost as low as possible I am intending to use a forklift motor, but I'm not quite sure where to start looking.
I'm aiming for a top speed of about 45-50mph (the faster the better), and a range of about 30 miles. This is a bit optimistic on my budget, so these are aspirational goals.
The current situation is that the engine (with faulty head gasket) and gearbox are out of the car and seperated, and the next step is to find an appropriate motor.
I've gathered from Forkenswift, the Electro Metro and MPaulHolmes' Beetle that I need about an 8" motor rated at approximately 48V. Does anyone know of any sorts of places that might have one going? as I'm not quite sure I want to take my chances at a scrapyard!
Here are some pics of the car, it's pretty good for £150, but we did have to tow it 40 miles back on a trailer.
