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I’d like to convert my 240d biodiesel to electric using tesla or bolt motor, batteries, charge controller, etc. Some of the hurdles I foresee will be an adapter between the motor and the drivetrain, DC-DC conversion for the 12v accessories, a new 12v heater, needed gauges, and other details. Wondering if ifixit is headed down that road of converting ice (internal combustion engine) vehicles to electric so I can glean from your experience.
@robbmoss that is a very sensible question yet a very, very ambitious project. I am convinced that it would be possible yet not very economical as even a basic VW beetle conversion kit goes for something ~20K $USD and still requires a lot of work and fabrication. Not that it could not be done, just check on here Even so I like the idea, I am not sure if projects like that would not be out of iFixit’s realm.
