Converting a vw t2 on a bugdet
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:47 am
Hi
I have a vw t2 that I want to convert to electric. At first I thought I would buy a coversion kit, the rebbl looks good but prehaps out of my price range. It seem that in the usa people seem to put there own kits together using forklift motors more so than the UK, so it got me thinking could it be done on a budget. I have looking at batteries and agm batteries look a good compromise for the price.
I just wondered if any one has done this , I guess they have, and where would I start? And what sort of motor could I use? I was thinking of going for 96 volts and was wondering if say some of the 48volt milk float motors would take more voltage. I am looking for a speed of around 50/60 mph and a range of about 60 miles to get started, I don't know if this is realistic on a budget. Once I got the van up and runing I would like to devlop it further over time. All ideas greatfully received
Many thanks Jules.
I have a vw t2 that I want to convert to electric. At first I thought I would buy a coversion kit, the rebbl looks good but prehaps out of my price range. It seem that in the usa people seem to put there own kits together using forklift motors more so than the UK, so it got me thinking could it be done on a budget. I have looking at batteries and agm batteries look a good compromise for the price.
I just wondered if any one has done this , I guess they have, and where would I start? And what sort of motor could I use? I was thinking of going for 96 volts and was wondering if say some of the 48volt milk float motors would take more voltage. I am looking for a speed of around 50/60 mph and a range of about 60 miles to get started, I don't know if this is realistic on a budget. Once I got the van up and runing I would like to devlop it further over time. All ideas greatfully received
Many thanks Jules.