Has anyone ever seen or heard of someone converting a 2g to an EV? I know it probably wouldn't be the best car to convert because of the weight, but just wondering if anyone knows of one.
#43484, "RE: electric 2g?" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by teklein There was one on eBay a while ago.
I have a chance to get a 2g body for free, was kinda contemplating converting it to electric to just get around town. I wanted to see if anyone else had done it. Seems like the kits are pretty steep in price.
#43496, "RE: electric 2g?" In response to Reply # 2
Originally posted by 97AllMtr
Originally posted by teklein There was one on eBay a while ago.
I have a chance to get a 2g body for free, was kinda contemplating converting it to electric to just get around town. I wanted to see if anyone else had done it. Seems like the kits are pretty steep in price.
Your electric bill will increase more than the cost of the gas to get around.
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#43497, "RE: electric 2g?" In response to Reply # 3
Surely, your NT's gas mileage can't be so bad that you'd honestly consider this project; As there is NO way to make it cost effective. If it is that bad, you need a serious tune-up, and to re-evaluate your driving style.
#43507, "RE: electric 2g?" In response to Reply # 5
I've done some rough planning for it. Actually, the cost to charge up the car would be about 25 cents, depending on the kWh rates in your part of the country. You shouldn't notice it on your electric bill because traveling on electricity is so damn efficient. The cost lies in the batteries - I needed about $10k in LiFePO4 batteries to give it a practical around-the-town range.
diyelectriccar.com is far more relevant for this conversion than 2gnt.com
there's an electric 1g on youtube
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#43509, "RE: electric 2g?" In response to Reply # 6
Originally posted by ez I've done some rough planning for it. Actually, the cost to charge up the car would be about 25 cents, depending on the kWh rates in your part of the country. You shouldn't notice it on your electric bill because traveling on electricity is so damn efficient. The cost lies in the batteries - I needed about $10k in LiFePO4 batteries to give it a practical around-the-town range. diyelectriccar.com is far more relevant for this conversion than 2gnt.com there's an electric 1g on youtube
Yeah, I thought it would def be cool to have an electric 2g just to be different. I just don't have enough fab skills to pull it off. I would love to have an electric car, but for some reason every EV any car companies make are hidious looking (I wonder why)......lol. I think the 2g Eclipse is still ahead of it's time as far as looks go, it still looks like a car of the future. If a bolt on kit ever comes out, I'm going to be all over it, great way to get around town.
#43510, "RE: electric 2g?" In response to Reply # 6 Feb-22-10 11:49 PM by dalesmitsu
Originally posted by ez I've done some rough planning for it. Actually, the cost to charge up the car would be about 25 cents, depending on the kWh rates in your part of the country. You shouldn't notice it on your electric bill because traveling on electricity is so damn efficient. The cost lies in the batteries - I needed about $10k in LiFePO4 batteries to give it a practical around-the-town range. diyelectriccar.com is far more relevant for this conversion than 2gnt.com there's an electric 1g on youtube
#43515, "RE: electric 2g?" In response to Reply # 8
There is a company called Tesla Motors that has some really nice ones that get really good reviews. Here's the link http://www.teslamotors.com
Course you also have to think about the size of the batteries along with spacing. I saw a 68 Camaro converted for the lead singer of RHCP and they filled the entire trunk along with under the hood of the car with batteries. There was space under the hood between the electrical components and the hood to hook it up. It could still roast the tires too. It's an interesting concept and could get good reviews. Its a way to think outside the box. Good around town concept too.
#43518, "RE: electric 2g?" In response to Reply # 9
the gap between inexpensive to still have great electric car technology is about 5 yrs from realization. Nissan's Leaf is the first real large step. 2nd, chevy volt.
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#43570, "RE: electric 2g?" In response to Reply # 11
Originally posted by whtclipse98 are you looking at long term or short term investment? long term is worthwhile but if you are looking at short term you'll never benefit.
Definately looking to be a long term investment. The Datsun vid is so cool.
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