All-electric vintage VW Beetle with Tesla batteries.

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Zelectric

Zelectric

5 жыл бұрын

This is our next-gen Zelectric Beetle. AKA zbugV2 (actually build #17) This 1960 Volkswagen Beetle features Tesla Model S battery packs, custom 2-speed manual transaxle, 102hp electric motor. Lighter. Faster. Blacker. 100 mile range. Plug in anywhere. #gastankdelete
Zelectric Beetle upgrades include: regen braking, front disc brakes, dual-circuit master cylinder, steel braided brake lines, adjustable front beam, gas shocks, custom clutch & flywheel, new shift cables and bushings, short throw performance shifter, newly rebuilt transaxle, LED lights, drive-by-wire throttle, regen dash switch, 12-volt electrics, digital fuel gauge, variable speed wipers, USB charge port, front & rear sway bars, color matching motor bay panels, front seat belts, on-board level-2 charger, battery management system, level-1 charge cord, spare tire & jack. Options include all-electric cabin heat, stereo, and more. All cars are custom and built to order.
More information on our upgrades and custom options at www.zelectricmotors.com/the-build

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@willeastcott
@willeastcott 4 жыл бұрын
Work with Tesla to install Autopilot and you’ve essentially got Herbie!
@CheekyMonkey1776
@CheekyMonkey1776 4 жыл бұрын
Will Eastcott Don’t forget it has to communicate with its owner some how..... flashing lights, horn, etc.
@josefholzer2433
@josefholzer2433 4 жыл бұрын
That comes apart! Lol!
@CheekyMonkey1776
@CheekyMonkey1776 4 жыл бұрын
Josef Holzer Hahaha! I forgot about that!
@TsukiNekota
@TsukiNekota 4 жыл бұрын
@@CheekyMonkey1776 the party mode from the Model X is perfect for that
@jezryllevan
@jezryllevan 4 жыл бұрын
Simon Dowsett wtf HAHAHAHAHA
@coffeepot3123
@coffeepot3123 4 жыл бұрын
An electric bug is my dream car. I'd drive it all year around.
@thomasschwarting5108
@thomasschwarting5108 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, me too!!
@nitrosavy
@nitrosavy 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, I think we will see a massive conversion industry pop up in the coming years, there’s a lot of people around the world that love their cars and will want to convert to electric.
@BFKAnthony817
@BFKAnthony817 2 жыл бұрын
Especially with such classics that are timeless like these. I seen I think it was MIT convert a Delorean to electric, but the real kicker was they made it fully autonomous and it drifted around a course perfectly as even the most skilled drifters if not better! Go look it up, it is fantastic and one of the coolest conversions out these next to this of course. Delorean and Beetles are my top 2 favorite classic cars hands down. I drive both cars often on the PC game The Crew 2 with custom paint jobs to resemble Back to the Future and Herbie the Love Bug.
@renragged
@renragged 5 жыл бұрын
I would take that car over a Tesla. My wife would be sooooo mad, but it would be worth it. :D
@kj9219
@kj9219 4 жыл бұрын
Electrics are the way of the future guys. Gotta get conversion prices down to get everyone on board..
@jacktjong1266
@jacktjong1266 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, even electric cars have their flaws. Best option would be hydrogen cars, but as technology isn't there yet electric cars are a good temporary solution
@laffey.chan_
@laffey.chan_ 3 жыл бұрын
By 2025, the cost of electric cars will be the same price as petrol cars
@s_android
@s_android 4 жыл бұрын
Forgetting the fact that it's electric, it's just a beautiful restoration!
@charleshines6155
@charleshines6155 4 жыл бұрын
I think those cars look really good in black
@travisyarbrough4033
@travisyarbrough4033 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah because now it is zero maintenance and runs on 3 dollars in electricity. Some people like oil all over their driveway, overheating, 3 dollar parts keeping it from moving. Oh ... and the smell of gas while people pass you while pissed on the freeway .... Please grow up quicker than you are already ..... now 6 dollar gas !!!! Morons !!!!
@FruityG
@FruityG 5 жыл бұрын
That sure is a beauty! I would love to own a bug like that. Had both a bug and a kombi in years gone by. They sure don't make 'em like they used to.
@stephenvictorbailey4055
@stephenvictorbailey4055 4 жыл бұрын
The future is here today... Guys like this are bringing these innovations to us
@timbuckohfive2751
@timbuckohfive2751 4 жыл бұрын
@Handsome White Devil sorry to tell you battery powered cars are not the future. How much rare earth elements are used to create the batteries. Battery powered vehicles are a scam that are getting a few people very fucking rich. Including many in the government that voted to subsidize them making every american pay for them even if they dont want to.
@brittoeleonete69
@brittoeleonete69 4 жыл бұрын
Truth
@DavidMiddleton101
@DavidMiddleton101 4 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful car and such a beautiful clean job with the install. And to go by silently has to just add to that. Brilliant!
@nonelost1
@nonelost1 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! One of my beloved vintage Volkswagens (1958-early 1964 “Herbie Generation”) converted into an electric car! Love it, ragtop sunroof, snowflake taillights, and all! The only downer is the 100 mile range. But I’m sure you’ll get better with that, hopefully with the 18th build. Back in the day, I owned four early ‘60s VW bugs, two of them were 1962 models, both with sunroofs. One of them, was a white one that I decked out like Herbie! My dad also had a 1960 bug. I also had a “non-Herbie generation“ 1966 bug. I forgot to say this. I clicked on your “like” button from “999” to “ 1K”.
@DanTheManIOM
@DanTheManIOM 4 жыл бұрын
What if they added another "deck" of batteries under that hood ? I wonder how much that would boost the range.
@brianlee6849
@brianlee6849 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice! You guys do incredible work.
@mickrobo6073
@mickrobo6073 4 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous beautiful conversion😀 why can’t Volkswagen do this,🤔👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
@johnreinburg859
@johnreinburg859 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car, quality craftsmanship!
@robdude1969
@robdude1969 5 жыл бұрын
been holding my first car in auto cocoon while this tech unfolds.... gorgeous build!
@alexQw33
@alexQw33 4 жыл бұрын
This is an incredibly beautiful and practical car. I would love to have one ... awesome build
@relativityboy
@relativityboy 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful build! Inspiring!
@KitGuardian
@KitGuardian 4 жыл бұрын
This is the first place I am going when I want to buy a new/old car. Absolutely gorgeous. Be proud!!
@niconectado
@niconectado 4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Love to watch so beautiful transformation... in a such beautiful car
@kurtpersson9123
@kurtpersson9123 4 жыл бұрын
Great job, used to own one 30 years ago, fun car to drive on icy roads.
@stina8485
@stina8485 4 жыл бұрын
wow, beautiful! this is almost an exact match for my list of ingredients in a dream car!
@anonymoususer9988
@anonymoususer9988 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome conversion. Beautiful car.
@joseortiz6255
@joseortiz6255 4 жыл бұрын
You guys are changing the World... Beautifull ... Greetings from Puerto Rico...
@hashbrownsforhamster
@hashbrownsforhamster 5 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful. Can't believe somebody gave this video a thumbs down!
@JQUICK21
@JQUICK21 4 жыл бұрын
Thumbs down because it will be 30 yrs before you can stop in somewhere and drive one off the lot. Because not many can afford such toys. And good luck driving it cross country or just to the nearest beach. And if you are on a trip and the motor or batteries take a shit on you, what now? Pull into a gas station with a mechanic? LOL
@HonestSaxSound-unEdited-
@HonestSaxSound-unEdited- 4 жыл бұрын
@@JQUICK21 anyway, the future is by this electric cars... no more polution and noiseness!!
@timmyasikin3953
@timmyasikin3953 2 жыл бұрын
That's from gasoline mafia.....
@charleshines6155
@charleshines6155 4 жыл бұрын
There is a video somewhere of a Beetle that was converted to electric. On the drag strip the other guy didn't stand a chance it was so quick.
@bakkerem1967
@bakkerem1967 4 жыл бұрын
Cool conversion ! Won't be surprised if it's gonna cost a ton (depending on the overall starting condition of the vehicle. Well thought trough design. Hope to see some more conversions of you in the future!
@prichapetlueng2634
@prichapetlueng2634 4 жыл бұрын
Love your old Bug with the modern green clean energy. Like to turn the Bangkok tuk-tuk to be an electrifying 3 wheller.
@kampungboy8662
@kampungboy8662 4 жыл бұрын
Good job man..good job.. no need to buy...just convert.. good job
@hieroglyph321
@hieroglyph321 4 жыл бұрын
Wow ... my absolute dream ... congrats and well done!
@j.r.3664
@j.r.3664 5 жыл бұрын
So beautiful I wanna cry.
@gilmartm3
@gilmartm3 4 жыл бұрын
What a master piece great looking
@erhardt1477
@erhardt1477 5 жыл бұрын
Well... So very beautiful... growing up with this kind of car in Germany ... I can attest that this indeed looks very nice 👍 A job well done... Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
@camacho212594
@camacho212594 3 жыл бұрын
I love this car, nice work!!
@HonestSaxSound-unEdited-
@HonestSaxSound-unEdited- 4 жыл бұрын
A real beauty!! Congrats!!
@user-wj4ye8et2t
@user-wj4ye8et2t 5 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous car!
@stefanschleich9134
@stefanschleich9134 4 жыл бұрын
The best Volkswagen ever built!!!!!!!
@josefholzer2433
@josefholzer2433 4 жыл бұрын
That looks really nice!
@carlosa9181
@carlosa9181 3 жыл бұрын
5:18 that’s the constant face of a beetle’s owner 😀😃
@relyenterprisestx
@relyenterprisestx 4 жыл бұрын
So cool. Awesome job!
@kgamaseg
@kgamaseg 4 жыл бұрын
WOW!! THAT is the ultimate VW Bug!
@biff1tannen
@biff1tannen 5 жыл бұрын
What a awsome build.😊👍 Want to do this on my Ford Excursion someday. I guess its possible😊
@Markybug-Keira-Cody
@Markybug-Keira-Cody 4 жыл бұрын
Voltage sticker is a NICE touch
@SailingWithVampires
@SailingWithVampires 4 жыл бұрын
Love it! Was hoping you would show the charge port.
@laughteraddict1003
@laughteraddict1003 4 жыл бұрын
Nice !!!
@brittoeleonete69
@brittoeleonete69 4 жыл бұрын
Good job
@cjsmith
@cjsmith 3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome 👏
@lanfrancopignoli5553
@lanfrancopignoli5553 4 жыл бұрын
Cool revamping
@liuhang6746
@liuhang6746 5 жыл бұрын
cool idea to bring the classic to the electric generation. I wonder if they could locate the batteries on the floor so they can have more juice in and redesign an large screen interior for this beetle.
@GabrielAlfaroCossio
@GabrielAlfaroCossio 3 жыл бұрын
what a beauty!
@Pakalolofree
@Pakalolofree 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing job!!! Congratulations!!! It's more beautiful than a Toyota Prius, by the way...
@nibirananda9381
@nibirananda9381 5 жыл бұрын
Could you kindly do just a quiet drive video of this bug? I just love the hum of an electric motor!
@pikaproductions
@pikaproductions 4 жыл бұрын
Asmr in it's finest
@soyelpinchileo
@soyelpinchileo 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing bug !!!
@benoitpeloquin1910
@benoitpeloquin1910 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing 😎
@SergioMontini
@SergioMontini 4 жыл бұрын
My dream car.
@timmyasikin3953
@timmyasikin3953 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Car
@rickyrice7376
@rickyrice7376 5 жыл бұрын
Loved the video on the Zelectric VW. I have subscribed to your channel.
@ralphmacchiato3761
@ralphmacchiato3761 3 жыл бұрын
Looks absolutely beautiful but it's very unsafe in an accident.
@sacp2273
@sacp2273 4 жыл бұрын
Need to add more Battery backs around the motor and remonve the spare tire for more battery pack also. You should beable to get the Z Bug up to about 250 miles. You could also modify the floor pan for even more and make 300-350 miles per charge. Better yet commission a totally new frame build for all the batteries so they're at the lowest center of gravity.
@timscroggins2345
@timscroggins2345 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice ⁹
@touraneindanke
@touraneindanke 4 жыл бұрын
WOW !! ❤️
@randalhouser6731
@randalhouser6731 5 жыл бұрын
Have you worked your magic on a Karmann Ghia VW? That would be great.
@LuxembourgLeonard
@LuxembourgLeonard 5 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed I win this from the Omaze sweepstakes this is such an amazing vehicle plus I’d be doing a whole lot better for the earth
@Vector_Ze
@Vector_Ze 4 жыл бұрын
Hate to tell you, but I'm going to win it! :-)
@mmoje2614
@mmoje2614 4 жыл бұрын
This a great !
@jorgen5199
@jorgen5199 4 жыл бұрын
How about temperature control in the batteries? No gauge, no aircon as well? I REALLY LOVE THE CAR... I HOPE TO HAVE ONE OF THAT ONE DAY.... :)
@thomasschwarting5108
@thomasschwarting5108 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE all the originality!! What would you do about heat in colder weather?
@DSAK55
@DSAK55 4 жыл бұрын
Clean
@yunussh5385
@yunussh5385 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice.. BTW @ZelectricBug Is it possible to modify classic Volkswagen cars to have automatic transmission & power steering while keep its classic visual (and as many things as possible) intact? Thank you
@patrickjensen6688
@patrickjensen6688 5 жыл бұрын
The version with wheel well accents more predominant is that the 60 to 65 version
@rickkrockstar
@rickkrockstar 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 63. Great idea.🤔
@abarth77700
@abarth77700 3 жыл бұрын
oh please, s'il vous plait,we would like the same in France!!
@CheekyMonkey1776
@CheekyMonkey1776 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful automobile! I love it! May I ask what the cost of this conversion would be if you are supplied the stock VW?
@user-cw2pz5nv8t
@user-cw2pz5nv8t Жыл бұрын
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@white-tipshark232
@white-tipshark232 4 жыл бұрын
Imagine a Tesla engine in a ‘69 Camaro... that’d be amazing
@jp3npt
@jp3npt 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you find the electric trolley bell? I want to put one on my electric car. People never hear the automatic noise generator in parking lots because there is so much ambient noise and I don't like startling people with the horn.
@Zelectric
@Zelectric 4 жыл бұрын
Jim Piver www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=448
@mihorin4355
@mihorin4355 5 жыл бұрын
カッコイイ!!!
@rpuentef
@rpuentef 4 жыл бұрын
Hello David congrats!! What is the TESLA Batterie pack model and cost for the Beattle?
@ROMANEMPIRE69
@ROMANEMPIRE69 4 жыл бұрын
Ok I would like to get a custom herbie paint job. 😜
@VWkid4life
@VWkid4life 4 жыл бұрын
No way. Needs that classic Beetle sound. Poor little Beetle. Looks great though. Nice restoration.
@marksommers6764
@marksommers6764 4 жыл бұрын
Paul Thiel .... we could put cards in the spokes !
@HonestSaxSound-unEdited-
@HonestSaxSound-unEdited- 4 жыл бұрын
No more noiseness and polution! Far better..
@VWkid4life
@VWkid4life 4 жыл бұрын
@@HonestSaxSound-unEdited- An air-cooled beetle puts out less pollution then you. Rather have the Beetle under its classic terms.
@Vector_Ze
@Vector_Ze 4 жыл бұрын
@George Fraile Less and less with each passing day. Fossil is on the way out the door, and accelerating!
@Guy4UnderDog
@Guy4UnderDog 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think the EV conversion industry can ramp up fast enough. I won't be an cutting/bleeding edge adopter, but would love to do a conversion. 80 miles/130 km would take care of 99% of all my driving.
@daniloestrada1756
@daniloestrada1756 Жыл бұрын
Hi friend, very nice e-bug. May i ask whether airconditioning unit can be installed? Im from a tropical country. Thanks
@Zavareh99
@Zavareh99 2 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT! I'm from India and am in the process of restoring my Beetle. Do you sell this in a full kit form that I could source from you guys for my build?
@92g_xykong37
@92g_xykong37 4 жыл бұрын
cool~
@madogblue
@madogblue 4 жыл бұрын
How is the a/c working?
@BruhYouOkay
@BruhYouOkay 4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to add a modern infotainment system that supports apple carplay? I like the classic look of the beetle but still have modern tech in it.
@Shred_The_Weapon
@Shred_The_Weapon 4 жыл бұрын
My earlier query about whether or not your VW Bus template could be modified to include autonomous propulsion also applies to your template for this bug. Could it be done? Repeating the question for my own personal interest, as a legally-blind citizen that would love an economical rendition of the technology VW was trying to develop for the I D models.
@kadirmohamedfaheem4518
@kadirmohamedfaheem4518 4 жыл бұрын
beautiful , how much does the conversion cost?
@georgezoitakis
@georgezoitakis 5 жыл бұрын
Does the clutch work ???or is it there just for the looks. Also you press the clutch and then move the shifter forward for upshift and down for down shift and reverse and nutrual
@Zelectric
@Zelectric 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, this one has our optional 2-speed gearbox. No shifting needed until 45mph.
@Jess.do.you.
@Jess.do.you. 3 жыл бұрын
How do you get this build? And about how much would it be to buy everything have done?
@alduswong
@alduswong 4 жыл бұрын
Smiling face~ :D
@hieroglyph321
@hieroglyph321 7 ай бұрын
How does the chassis and suspension cope with the extra weight?... Incredible build 👍👌
@nour_n_dot
@nour_n_dot 2 жыл бұрын
Vintage and green? I want one 😍🥲
@bepriceless
@bepriceless 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice. This is what i needed for my Vanagon that never wanted to start, or run for the matter. Have you tried building a van?
@steve-usmcvet8934
@steve-usmcvet8934 4 жыл бұрын
I believe VW is coming out with a new electric van.
@hectorsrodriguez7928
@hectorsrodriguez7928 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Can be installed an air conditioner?
@jeriksson7686
@jeriksson7686 4 жыл бұрын
wow!
@dandyman251
@dandyman251 4 жыл бұрын
way, way cool
@vinny6062
@vinny6062 4 жыл бұрын
does it have or is it possible to install a inverter to the eletric motor for charging and regenerative braking like a tesla?
@Zelectric
@Zelectric 4 жыл бұрын
Vinny Yes, it has regen braking! 😃
@DavidAusman
@DavidAusman 4 жыл бұрын
I want this
@JoseAntonio-dp4rr
@JoseAntonio-dp4rr 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!! Congratulations!!! ¿Total cost app?
@nakanishi1474
@nakanishi1474 3 жыл бұрын
すばらしい!
@brokesaturdays8347
@brokesaturdays8347 5 жыл бұрын
what do you see as the single biggest hold on reaching the 2-300 mile range?
@Zelectric
@Zelectric 5 жыл бұрын
Space. We can get over 200 miles w/o a back seat. -db
@nonelost1
@nonelost1 4 жыл бұрын
ZelectricBug Keep the back seat! I’m sure better batteries will come down the road.
@Vector_Ze
@Vector_Ze 4 жыл бұрын
@@Zelectric I could live without the back seat. But then, I could live with a range of 100-miles too.
@bigbearfuzzums7027
@bigbearfuzzums7027 5 жыл бұрын
Now it's a electric golf cart lol..no but seriously first time I've seen any attempt to successfully convert one to electric excellent work!
@scottverge938
@scottverge938 5 жыл бұрын
Do a search on KZfaq and you'll see a bunch. Some classic like this and others more performance oriented.
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