Recommended Modifications for your EV Swap | 1966 Volkswagen Bus 21 Window

Recommended Modifications for your EV Swap | 1966 Volkswagen Bus 21 Window | EV Show

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In this episode we take a look at a 1966 Volkswagen Bus we recently converted to electric. This Bus uses our Tesla Six Pack battery option with a Hyper 9 motor. One of the biggest questions we get from our customers on these buses is "What other modifications do I need to make to my Bus for the conversion. There are three critical options you should consider when converting your early Bus. Check out the video to find out.

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@nzyama 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful and respectful conversion of such iconic vehicle. Good to go for another 50 years, I reckon… Well done, guys!

@bikecommuter24 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done, if, IF I ever win the lottery I'll have one done similar to this.

@hbseth1867 2 жыл бұрын

You explain these conversions so much better than the old cooky guy who just skips thru it haha. Don't fire him, just put him back on changing old VW brake pads or something. haha

@TheStanleyWay 2 жыл бұрын

You guys do great work! I would love to do a conversion like this one day.

@johnbehneman1546 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and clean install!!! Great restoration and thanks for sharing. I learned so much.

@madtattergh2kt115 Жыл бұрын

So far what I can see, is good to know and save. You guy's are doing a good job, and I'm happy to work with you.

@cathyandgreg4239 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these VW BUS videos. Our ultimate goal with our 64 Double Door Bus(petrol power) is to someday travel to EV WEST for an EV make over.

@shakadoodlehalluha1018 Жыл бұрын

I got my Splitty '64 up to 85mph once, on reduction boxes. But it was downhill, in neutral, it was terrifying and it nearly fell over 😳

@omartin30 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!! And I understand at a personal level what it is to go "cattywampus" in a vehicle or motocross bike. Ok when you can stay ahead of it, not so good otherwise.

@acts292 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@valtermatos8384 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente como sempre. Como eu gostaria de transformar meu fusca 1972 em elétrico, ele é todo original e agora em 2022 completou 50 anos na minha família. Forte abraço Valter - São Paulo -Brasil.

@naked3y3 2 жыл бұрын

If modern cars could be converted to EV there would be more people interested in this movement.

@badger_claws 2 жыл бұрын

You guys do amazing work. What are your thoughts on the Ford Eluminator motor? Any plans to try one out? Thanks.

@terryfleming7084 2 жыл бұрын

Nice looking bus! Question guys, with the original gear box, if you down shift to 3rd, do you get more power regenerated?

@willyd-adv 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Is there a bolt in kit for the Vanagon? I have a subi swapped one in New Zealand but can't wait to go EV

@ericroosden5714 2 жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful! Are there options or a way to get a VW bus like this more than 100 mile range?

@bendordoy4815 Жыл бұрын

I love it and want my own custom 25 window spiltscreen samba replica (15 window fitted with 10 skylights & sunroof) the 1 thing I think is a bit contradictive is that the onwer wanted to keep totally stock but did a EV conversion surely if you really wanted to keep totally bone stock you wouldn't do a ev conversion.

@lukebrisbane5380 Жыл бұрын

Lovely build. Would love to know if there is any advantage having the original 4 speed in regards to battery consumption. Do you use less charge on the highway in 4th ?

@AlbertoCotoT Жыл бұрын

Nice motor box, I would ride it without the door.

@donovandelaney3171 10 ай бұрын

You should convert the tires to airless tires.

@harleyman101 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to convert my 1940 Ford pick up

@dustinhackman590 8 ай бұрын

@ 11:54 I see the ZElectricMotors hanging in the back window... Is there a connection now with EVWest and ZElectric? Thanks!

@donovandelaney3171 10 ай бұрын

Hybrid engines can run on almost anything. She can run on Orange Juice or water.

@EVWest 9 ай бұрын

not quite but almost

@joshuamelton7311 Жыл бұрын

I might have missed the answer in the video, but what is the typical mile/kw people are getting out of their EV Bus conversions?

@peterday3253 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful conversion build. On the subject of getting cattywampus, how noticeable is the rear weight bias with the battery box located behind the rear wheels as opposed to being located under the bench seat behind the driver? Still curious about what that feels like going through the turns...

@markcbrems 2 жыл бұрын

Of course the closer the weight is to the original center-of-gravity of the bus, the better the handling will be. We may be adding a bit more weight to an already rear-weighted vehicle, but we are also moving that weight just a bit forward over the axle, rather than behind it (like the original). Check out this perfect description from the previous 21 Window conversion: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbdohdhm1tXDgZs.html

@peterday3253 2 жыл бұрын

@@markcbrems Thanks for the info, Mark.

@mahirakalucasahammed2443 9 ай бұрын

hippie car + electric car = groovy

@user-br3ou2cs9o 2 жыл бұрын

Any updates on the Porsche 914 for KZfaq? Perhaps a Part 2 soon?

@FeveredMind 2 жыл бұрын

So excited to do this conversion on my bus once I get to the figuring out drivetrain. Is there any reason that this set up couldn't be run with your 2 speed trans (with long axles and tubes), no reduction boxes and flipped spindles up front with discs? What rear brakes would you suggest?

@markcbrems 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the description of the previous 21 Window. Check it out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbdohdhm1tXDgZs.html

@RealSmartHacks 2 жыл бұрын

Does not stink! Love it!! What size fuses do you have between the onboard charger and the Tesla pack? Keep the eye candy coming.

@markcbrems 2 жыл бұрын

ATM 30A.

@RealSmartHacks 2 жыл бұрын

Mark Brems Thanks. My EVSE charger runs at 40 amps, but from what I can tell ATM fuse holders are only rated for max 30 amps. Thoughts?

@kevinistalking 2 жыл бұрын

How much weight is added to rear end? My front end would lift if I put a load at the back of the van.

@markcbrems 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbdohdhm1tXDgZs.html

@sachadufourbriere8875 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 74 Westfalia with the 3 speed automatic transmission. Would I need the 2 speed transaxle? Thank you

@markcbrems 2 жыл бұрын

Automatics are tricky and can be temperamental, so we try to steer away from them. A two-speed should bolt right in.

@mikejf4377 2 жыл бұрын

What a great conversion, the neat thing with the reduction gear is the tail lifts when you take off very fast. Why are you not using the area where the gas tank is normally. Beautiful bus.

@markcbrems 2 жыл бұрын

The former fuel bay is exactly where the sixpack is located.

@mikejf4377 2 жыл бұрын

@@markcbrems Look at where it is to the hyper nine and when he shows the mounts there on the area directly above the motor. If you have ever owned one, the gas tank is further back behind the bulkhead of the engine bay of the bus. It might take up some of where the gas tank is but it sure doesn't look to me. I accidentally drilled a hole into my tank on my VW Bus.

@tomsummers1137 Жыл бұрын

The battery box goes quite a bit further forward than is shown in the video. It takes up most all of the space that the fuel cell normally would. We are all split bus owners here at EV West, and none of us have ever drilled into out tanks. At least no one is copping out to it.

@mikejf4377 Жыл бұрын

@@tomsummers1137 I took the tank out and welded the hole shut, no big deal. We did it on bug gas tanks all the time. Are the Tesla batteries laying down or on end in that box? I’ve owned two 1970 Vans, bought my second one in Cal and drove it back across the country to Fl when I transferred there via Millington TN.

@mikejf4377 Жыл бұрын

@@markcbrems there and above the engine space.

@junrodas2782 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, very nice and informative video. Likewise, very beautiful VW bus. My question is, "can you or have you installed air-conditioning on these buses? is it OK or practical?

@EVWest 9 ай бұрын

Yes to AC. You can check with the sales team at EV west using sales@evwest.com they can answer the specific questions you have. Drew - EV West Media Manger

@robcerrato6528 2 жыл бұрын

Does EV West sell battery boxes? I don't see any on the website.

@markcbrems Жыл бұрын

I suggest calling.

@Dylant38 2 жыл бұрын

My Mazda makes that noise now, the electric rx8 I’m working on

@markcbrems 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pa6qmKp2rb2xmqM.html

@Snailpaws 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is awesome. I'd love to do this conversion to my bus, its fully stock at present (67 11 window). I'm very impressed with the six pack managing to fit in the engine bay/fuel tank space. Is there potential to fit more under the bus (between chassis rails) to give greater range? Anywho as I'm in the UK no chance to bring my bus over to you. Do you do kits?

@markcbrems 2 жыл бұрын

One solution is to lay the batteries flat on the floor behind the driver in the passenger cabin. Check that scheme out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/is2WdayIx9m7e4k.html

@Snailpaws 2 жыл бұрын

@@markcbrems Thanks Mark. Not the greatest fan of battery cells in the useable cabin space myself. I do like the idea of them fitted under the floor though: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdxpqJWbmsmwqYU.html

@marteonmitchell5680 2 жыл бұрын

MORE‼️…..MORE‼️……. MORE‼️……please 😂

@georgiuzunov4006 2 жыл бұрын

Are you doing just VWs? I did send you guys an email, but never got a reply, regarding my conversion plans?

@thomasbeaver1 2 жыл бұрын

also, the front brakes do most of the stopping.

@cpF01 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏

@mrroberttrujillo 2 жыл бұрын

If a good working VW bus is $20k, how much would the entire EV conversion cost w/ labor roughly?

@carholic-sz3qv 2 жыл бұрын

3:11 aren’t those portal axles?! It gives higher ground clearance without a lift.

@curtaustin8119 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Like in my old Unimog, and in the original Hummer. The only way to get clearance for the axle and differential (which can be smaller since it transmits lower torque). For Unimog's, you can find "fast portals" with different gearing; this bus needs fast portals for proper highway speed, if there were such a thing.

@bobrk 2 жыл бұрын

I don't see the "six-pack" on your website.

@markcbrems 2 жыл бұрын

Call for pricing.

@markcbrems Жыл бұрын

I suggest calling.

@user-br3ou2cs9o 2 жыл бұрын

Tesla batteries and HyPer™, WarP™, ImPulse™ and TransWarP™ Motors will have to do until dilithium crystal and nacelle kits become more readily available.

@brnenan 2 жыл бұрын

Who knew Rob Lowe knew so much about EVs

@markcbrems 2 жыл бұрын

Shucks. If you knew what Rob knows....

@dannyjonze 2 жыл бұрын

A 1600 twin port is pretty much the most power you would entertain using along with reduction boxes. This is silly, the amount of money this cost, the first thing I would do is convert to irs and a better gearbox

@donovandelaney3171 10 ай бұрын

It making noise is not impressive. Make it silent. Then I’ll be impressed.

@thilokass3966 5 ай бұрын

Ruining one Classic at a time. Those burn outs have not anything to do with the basic EV idea of being nice to the environment. Hippocrates all the way