Making Your Own Electric Car, DIY Style

Converting your vehicle to a clean fuel type, moving away from the noise and pollution of traditional petrol and diesel motors is something we have all thought about at some point. Many of us would consider an electric conversion or hydrogen tank with the on-going and ever increasing cost of fuelling up or cars, vans and trucks.

It would make sense to then look at a more affordable alternative source of energy, which might also be more beneficial to our environment and the health of those around us. Buying an electric car brand new is not something a lot of people might consider, the costs of a new specialist vehicle tend to put a lot of users off.

Most mechanics would be unskilled in maintaining and servicing your vehicle, it requires both an electrician and someone with good knowledge of the electrical side as well as a mechanic for the normal automotive service. You might be lucky to find someone who possesses both skills, but the best way might be to learn yourself.

Obtaining a manual which can guide you through the process of building, installing and maintaining the new internals of the electric hybrid is a good place to start. If you are relatively DIY savvy this is probably easier than it actually sounds.

Knowing which parts need to be replaced might give you an indicator as to the size of the job in hand, matched with your ability will decide then the length of said job and ultimately you could know if you are capable of undertaking this job.

Electric vehicles need to have replaced the actual engine with a motor; this is the biggest part of the job. Although the biggest it is not most difficult, detaching all of the internal pipes, cables, connectors and adapters which transport the fuel under the hood and the exhaust will be more fiddly.

The actual parts tend to be relatively priced, you can pick up over the Internet and have them delivered directly to your home or place of work. If you don't think you are capable of installing an electrical conversion after your research, I would consult a specialist or talk to someone who has done this conversion.

My decision would be based on time; it will take more than a few weekends to complete this conversion. But it is a fantastic opportunity and one which could be used to bond with family members if involved in the conversion, more hands makes short work after all.