- Electric Car Conversion-
 Most of the electric cars on the streets today are homemade conversion vehicles. It is very possible to easily convert your internal combustion vehicle to an electric one right in your own garage. There are numerous online communities where you will find advice and detailed instructions on doing this type of conversion yourself for a relatively low cost. If you are concerned about your emission output and the environmental damage caused by carbon dioxide, then an electric car may be just the choice for you.
DC controllers and DC motors are the usual base components of an electric conversion. The first step is to decide on the voltage you want the motor to run on.  96-192 volts is the normal range. The level of voltage you chooses will determine how many batteries are required to power it. Forklift suppliers often carry the ideal motors and controllers for electric conversion vehicles. You will also need a “donor vehicle” to serve as the base for the conversion. Most people use manual transmission vehicles as the donor vehicle. You will want to select a donor vehicle with a reasonable undamaged body. It should also be lightweight and have plenty of space to store the batteries. You should also choose a fairly common model vehicle or the donor, because you will want to find replacement parts with little trouble and expense.
There are many types of battery technology you can choose from. You will probably want to use an acid-lead battery of one kind or another. Marine deep-cycle lead-acid batteries, golf cart batteries, and high performance sealed batteries are all excellent options. The next choice is to decide on the type of electrolyte. There are flooded, gelled, and absorbed glass mat electrolyte batteries. The advantage of a flooded battery is that it is low cost, but the peak power of them is low as well.
 If you choose a pre-packaged conversion kit you can save a lot of time. These kits are compiled with the ideal components you will need by people who have great experience building electric conversions. They have been tested and proven to be effective. You can choose just the right kit to fit your donor vehicle. You will save money and all the small pieces will be included. To save more money you can sell the gas powered engine from the donor and recoup some of the cost of the kit.
Once you have the kit, you will need to find a spacious and clean work area to begin the project. You should probably allow a week or two to have time to finish the conversion. You should also be sure that you have all the parts ordered and that they will be shipped within a reasonable timeframe. To prepare the donor vehicle, you should steam clean the engine compartment to clear away any residual grease. If you are using a kit, then it will come with an instruction book which you should study and follow carefully throughout. | 
