Automatic cars to electric cars

Ana Dya · 08-11-2011, 05:14 PM

Hello, okay stupid question, but can I convert an automatic car to an electric car?
Well, I read something online that says it can be done for $300- is this correct?

**oh'mike** · 08-11-2011, 05:36 PM

Nonsense---The electric motor for my wet saw costs $800

Sorry.

mpoulton · 08-11-2011, 05:49 PM

That's a heck of a saw.

People have done gas-to-electric vehicle conversions, but certainly not for $300. More like $10-20,000 for a good setup with decent power and range. It's a very substantial project.

a7ecorsair · 08-11-2011, 07:06 PM

Does anyone know what an automatic car is? I've never seen an automatic station to fill it up

dmxtothemax · 08-11-2011, 11:25 PM

No you cannot convert an automatic car to electric for $300.
Its B / S.

micromind · 08-12-2011, 12:55 AM

The $300 very likely just buys the plans. Whether or not these plans are any good is yet another matter.

Any car can be converted to all electric, but it's a huge undertaking. It'd be a serious challenge to a highly experienced mechanic, nearly impossible for a DIYer.

electures · 08-12-2011, 10:08 PM

A Google search will turn up dozens of links. Here is one link.

08-11-2011, 05:14 PM	#1
Ana Dya Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1	Automatic cars to electric cars Hello, okay stupid question, but can I convert an automatic car to an electric car? Well, I read something online that says it can be done for $300- is this correct?

08-11-2011, 05:36 PM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,748	Automatic cars to electric cars Nonsense---The electric motor for my wet saw costs $800 Sorry. __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

08-11-2011, 05:49 PM	#3
mpoulton Semi-Pro Electro-Geek Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 2,189	Automatic cars to electric cars That's a heck of a saw. People have done gas-to-electric vehicle conversions, but certainly not for $300. More like $10-20,000 for a good setup with decent power and range. It's a very substantial project.

08-11-2011, 07:06 PM	#4
a7ecorsair I=E/R Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,052	Automatic cars to electric cars Does anyone know what an automatic car is? I've never seen an automatic station to fill it up

08-11-2011, 11:25 PM	#5
dmxtothemax Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 1,472	Automatic cars to electric cars No you cannot convert an automatic car to electric for $300. Its B / S.

Automatic cars to electric cars