Electric Car Kit

Electric Car Kit
Electric Car conversion kit?

I am trying to find an Electric Car Conversion kit that will make my 71 VW bug highway legal. But out of all the conversion kits that I have found the highest one can only get up to 45mph If anyone can tell me where to find an Electric Car Conversion Kit that can get up to 60mph or so can you please give me a link.

I don't think you will find any kits to get a VW Bug converted for highway speed, at least not for very long. This requires a motor with a continuous rated power between 50 to 60 HP (and forget acceleration, you won't have any). Also, climbing a 10% grade at 35 mph is about the same as driving at 60 mph down the highway.

Most of the electric motors out there are not capable of delivering this with anything less than 220 volts (19 batteries). Most of the DC motors used in these conversions are small 120 V motors (20 HP continuous, 60 HP peak), and will suffer serious heat damage if run at highway speeds for more than a few minutes. Also, a chain of 19 starter batteries would only be able to power highway speeds for about 30 minutes. The 10 battery chains used in these kits would only last about 16 minutes on the highway.

And BEWARE! The starter batteries used in these conversions are designed for short, high-current applications (i.e. starting). Their electrodes are not designed for continuous draw (deep cycle) use. When used in a continuous application (electric car, backup sump), the electrodes rapidly deform, and the battery dies (probably within a few months to a year). You must use deep cycle batteries, and do not expect even a deep cycle lead-acid battery to last more than 3 to 5 years.

You can certainly convert a Beetle, as the links below show, but don't expect cruising down the highway, or going much beyond a 30 mile range. If you want more than that, you will need a professional conversion using advanced motors, controllers, and Li-Ion battery packs.

PS: There are hybrid conversion kits. You might try one of those.

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