If youre comfortable with that sort of work, then the conversion process probably isnt beyond your abilities.
Anyone Can Convert a Gas Car to Run on Electricity?
How Do You Convert a Gasoline Vehicle to an EV?
Scientist testing a lithium battery with an electric motor in a research facility.Monty Rakusen / Getty Images
The conversion starts with removing the gasoline engine and most of the supporting hardware.
If the transmission was removed, it needs to be replaced with a new one at this time.
Depending on the specific vehicle and conversion kit, adapter brackets may be necessary for the motor mounts.
Keep the Drivetrain
In the simplest conversions, the rest of the drivetrain remains in place.
Other kits come with replacement gauges.
Should You Convert Your Car?
The age of the vehicle isnt really important, but the condition of the vehicle is.
Basic conversion kits rarely address things like power steering, air conditioning, and vacuum-driven accessories.
Its also important to consider the age, mileage, and mechanical condition of the vehicle.
You may replace the transmission, but everything else will still have a lot of wear and tear.
Vacuum-driven accessories can be replaced with electronic alternatives, or powered by an electric vacuum pump.
Electric vehicle conversion kits vary widely in price, from about $7,500 to more than $25,000.
