Electric vehicle conversions and the
Hybrid Service Centre / EFI Automotives
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 How much does it cost to convert my car? $8,000+, dependant on vehicle and specifications required. Basic small car conversion using lead acid batteries with good performance - approx $15,000. 2 How far will it go? Average of up to 50 km's for a lead acid battery powered vehicle. Up to 200 km's with Li-Ion. Additional batteries will give further km's. 3 Can I use Lithium Ion batteries? Yes. There are different types with different battery management systems. Estimated life spans of up to 10 years. However higher costs are involved. 4 Where can I buy an electric car? We will be posting available electric cars for sale and are currently starting batch conversions of small vehicle for sale and also in kit form. 5 How long will it take to convert my car? Conversions on unique cars could be completed within 2-4 weeks, dependant on availability of products. In the future standardized conversions could be converted within a week, depending on suppliers. 6 Can I convert my/any car? Any car can be converted. Some cars have limiting and cost factors. Large cars will increase charging times and incur greater costs with less performance. 7 Can I use an automatic car? Yes, depending on type of transmission. It could be less efficient and incur greater costs. 8 How fast can an electric car go? Depending on type of conversion, the electric motor can outperform the original petrol engine. 9 How long will the batteries last? Quality lead acid batteries would least 5+ years - if maintained properly. Li-Ion batteries up to 10 years (according to manufacturers estimate). 10 Can I keep my power steering and air conditioning? Yes. Power steering is relatively simple. Air conditioning can be retained in different ways. |
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