How to Convert a Car to Electric

How to Convert a Car to Electric - Common Questions

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We are converting the Gilmore Girls Jeep to ALL ELECTRIC! We collected all your questions on the channel here on KZfaq but also on LinkedIn and Tik Tok. Here are our answers for you!
➤ 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 '𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰' 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻
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electrifiedveronika.com/podcast/
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⌛ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀
00:00 Introduction
00:34 How to Convert a Car to Electric, Why and How Long Does it Take?
02:31 Electric Jeep Specifications, Off-Roading, Mud and Water?
03:47 Which Electric Motor for EV conversion?
06:39 Regenerative Braking?
08:57 How to Insure your EV conversion?
09:47 Battery for EV Jeep? Voltage, Weight, Range
12:39 How to Cool and Heat the Batteries?
13:42 Can you Recycle Batteries?
14:15 What Does it COST for Convert a Car to Electric?
16:27 EV Jeep Conversion Kits?
📖 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀
1) Batteries are LG Chem Battery Modules from Scrapped EVs (they will be reassembled for the Jeep to fit in shape and voltage in one of the future videos). You can find modules like this here: batteryhookup.com/products/l-...
2) Electric Motor, Inverter from Cascadia Motion:
www.cascadiamotion.com/produc...
3) Gearbox from Cascadia Motion: www.cascadiamotion.com/produc...
4) On-board Charger and DC/DC Converter from Cascadia Motion: www.cascadiamotion.com/produc...
5) BMS from AEM EV (coming soon)
6) VCU from AEM EV: www.aemev.com/products/ev-veh...
7) Keypad from AEM EV: www.aemev.com/products/8-butt...
8) Dashboard from AEM EV: www.aemev.com/products/cd-dig...
9) Rotisserie from Redline: www.redlinestands.com/catalog...
🎵 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰
Outro - "Tropic Fuse" by French Fuse

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@arolls22 Жыл бұрын

40k is really not bad at all! I’ve been quoted over 80k for conversion kits and help building. Would love to see a universal kit from you guys.

@richardsauter3817 Жыл бұрын

Don and Electrified Veronika, Thanks again for the latest info on your Gilmore Girls Jeep Conversion. Great answers on all the questions people have. 👏

@kevinreiboldt2278 Жыл бұрын

Been looking at doing an EV conversion for some time and just starting looking at Jeep after giving up on Bronco and Blazer (cost of those donor vehicles is out of site) and stumbled upon your channel. I want to say I really appreciate how well you have covered things like the modeling of thermal loads (batteries) just to name one. I have watched a lot of channels about conversions and this is rarely even discussed. Also, the sharing of your models, simulations and calculations is very much appreciated! Keep up the great work!!!

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That is great to hear!! ☺️☺️☺️

@dustygreene3335 Жыл бұрын

Great overview guys.

@ClockWorkJake Жыл бұрын

SO, I watched the majority of this series & am quite glad I did because THIS video you touched on several things that I may actually be able to apply (with any luck) to what I am(& have been) trying to figure out how to do for some time now. I've always wanted an Aprilia SXV Super Moto - But the engines had to be rebuilt every 6k (not very practical, really) but - for some reason my desire for the damn bike never waned. AT this point parts have become so hard to get there are full frames becoming available & I'm looking into what it would take to convert one to electric. A number of really great DIY motorcycle/E-bike options have become available but for some reason the cost seems somewhat elevated relative to what I feel like it ought to be - batteries in particular (a 72volt battery is roughly $1600 bucks & they don't seem to last very long before losing some "poop"). Your mach-E battery solution is really intriguing - especially considering the possibility of making custom configurations that might better fit a combustion frame conversion - as opposed to one made to accommodate a large battery & controller. I'll likely use a mid-mount motor - since the balance of the motorcycle is critical to somewhat maintain handling & riding characteristics relative to original configuration. I'm excited to try & figure out how on earth I might be able to come up with a solution to make batteries like yours work - since Motor & controller options are relatively numerous for ebikes & motorcycles right now & really getting better by the minute it seems. Good luck & cheers

@jessysiko4318 Жыл бұрын

the best electrefied chanel 👍👍👍 thank you for your efforts...keep making those videos...all the best and good luck

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, next video is going live in 30 min ☺️🔋🙌

@daverdaceng Жыл бұрын

Lots of great information 👍

@brianfischer788 Жыл бұрын

Great Q&A! All questions I would have asked. About regenerative braking: does the Cascadia not produce any regeneration in off-throttle (shaft rpm higher than rpm called for by the throttle position), or does it produce a certain amount off-throttle (akin to engine braking) and then a ramping increased amount as the sensor reads that the brake pedal is being depressed?

@donsuchy2529 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff, keep it up! Always look forward to your videos.

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Appreciate it ☺️🔋💪

@bugoutjeep8065 Жыл бұрын

I’m enjoying the build and just found it. Your axles will be determined more by your tire size, locked or open differential, and abuse ie if you’re spinning your tires (locked ie both tires spinning on that axle) trying to go over obstacles the wheels will start to bounce and bending the axle and between that and the torsion in the shaft those small shafts are not going to hold up. Weight at some point could be a problem, but I’d worry more about distribution. I’m running diesel and higher torque than OEM (will be 400 ft-lbs when I replace my transmission +6.1 first gear) is really hard on my transmission and nothing else. I have done a super 35 kit in the rear differential with a selectable locker and 2.72:1 tcase and 3.73 axle ratio and 33” tires. Just note that I currently have had no issues with 300 ftlbs x 3.8 x 2.72 x 3.07 with 33 in tires on a stock axle with 200k mi (before the upgraded kit and don’t use chromoly axle shafts with that axle design). I have another Jeep I have considered for EV swap, but price and practicality, range isn’t quite right so instead I want to build a 4x4 ev buggy. It may get an on board gen set just for additional range vs more batteries but we’ll see. I think having the limited speed will simplify the build. Honestly it’s not gonna be much more than a golf cart, but this is for fun, learning and proof of concept.

@marchawthorne2479 Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome!!

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So happy to get that feedback!

@rozyboom5328 Жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your videos! So much information provided :) Following along closely to your project, as I am looking to convert my 2009 JKU, in Minnesota. Feel I will be able to model my conversion very closely to yours, but will have a little more space for battery mounting locations being a 4 door. Surprised on the cost, I have seen 400V kits that are $75K+ (Legacy EV and/or Revolt System kits). Maybe I can actually do mine sooner! I too LOVE the idea of keeping the stock location of the transfer case, which I was going to get a Atlas transfer case. Super curious how the stock axles will hold up with the amount of torque you will be generating, especially when off-roading. For your 12V system, checkout Dakota Lithium battery, half the weight, a variety of Amp Hours to choose from, and mountable in any orientation too. Lastly, curious what you will use for the in cabin heat/defrost/AC.

@donaldwright7194 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the battery suggestion. We will look into it! We are also thinking about v2 which we hope will be more affordable and even more DIY! Stay tuned!

@DennisMurphey Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Project and great people too. Thank You so Much! The Jeep is a great choice and I do hope you can find the resources and time to address a few other popular vehicles. I love Corvettes so while an EV Corvette sounds crazy just look at the weather and you can see we have to move on EV now. But I did want front wheel Hub Motors so is sounds like I have to wait longer. You guys keep it up we NEED good smart folks to share projects that we all can consider for the future. Thank You so much, Dennis in Virginia

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dennis for your nice comment! I am so glad you are following along. An EV Corvette sounds insane, haha, let's do it! Best wishes from Germany - Veronika and Don

@Ryukachoo Жыл бұрын

Eyyy someone say EV Corvettes? That's my project on another channel, a c3 specifically

@DennisMurphey Жыл бұрын

@@Ryukachoo I searched and did not find it send me the link.

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Some more insights into our Jeep conversion project - we've tried to answer most of your questions! Let us know if you have more. 😊

@marvelpinnock3553 Жыл бұрын

For an ready made kit for jeep electric conversion your built will help people how to figure out how to build their own electric conversion kit for jeeps it all comes down to the type of jeep and the year the jeep was built and its design and contour of it but some techniques will apply to each built maybe with a slight different approach.

@rodperalta7853 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much to share all your information. I am looking forward in your business.

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback, appreciate it! 😀

@Stone_Paladin_ Жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work! I will continue to follow, and hope I can see that cost effective EV package for wranglers. I have a 99' TJ, manual that has seen better days. It would be nice to rebuild it in to a EV. So I would be highly interested to see a drop in EV set up in the future! Plus, I am not too far North of you guys in Wisconsin as well. Maybe I will see you guys out and about some day.

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Cool! We are planning an info event for everybody that is interested to do the same in order to figure out how we can help best, stay tuned for that.

@rondavison8475 Жыл бұрын

Will need to replicate the torque rise (in software controlling inverter power command) of an ICE engine or your gonna snap stuff in about 7 to 10 places, weakest one 1st, followed by... A wider ratio gears, is then possible, and maybe a clutch or torque converter, even something like a crude inertia clutch would probably be made to work, simplest is to limit inverter with speed of wheels, speed of motor, gear path, and torque limit hit for each break point in torque chain.

@rondavison8475 Жыл бұрын

If one was going to go rock crawling, or loan it to your nephew...

@douglassalah6723 Жыл бұрын

Love the videos and now want to convert an early flat fender model Jeep. What about brakes? Will you still use the hydraulic ones or do something with regenerative braking.

@donaldwright7194 Жыл бұрын

We will use the hydraulic ones with an electric booster from a Tesla or Leaf or Prius and use a brake pressure sensor to input to the AEM VCU to also do regen braking.

@CC-ke5nv Жыл бұрын

You guys rock!

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Wohoo, thank you, great to hear you like our content!!

@arnabiitr 11 ай бұрын

Can we reuse the existing instrument cluster of my sienna 2015 if it CAN combatible with the new EV circuit

@kevinhill5531 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to be able to keep the AC/Heat for the cabin?

@Mike_Costello Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how they are doing it but there are definitely aircon systems that run off their own electric motor and electric heaters as well. The electric aircon is popular with people adding aircon into old classic cars that never had it as they don't need to try and attach compressors to the original pully belts etc. So it works for EV's as well.

@donaldwright7194 Жыл бұрын

We are not initially going to add A/C as we plan on having the top off most of the time it is warm out. We have a plan for the stock heater core with a water heating system for both the battery and the cabin. We will see how it works out.

@SerenityReceiver Жыл бұрын

40k and months of work...mhm...that's only sensible for fun. Nevertheless, cool that you document and explain for all to learn. If the process is solved for one model, it should be reproducible much faster/cheaper. 👍🏼

@mlg779 Жыл бұрын

40K, but then nobody tracks you and controls your car remotely. SAFETY FIRST !!!!!😁

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Yes this first one is soooo much work and very expensive. Let's see how practicable and affordable we can make it in the future.

@eduardodaquiljr9637 8 ай бұрын

Hi,Normally what is the duration when re-charging EV lead acid battery?

@marvelpinnock3553 Жыл бұрын

I think what you guys need to do is come out with a 4x4 vehicles electric conversion manual especially for jeep it's all about exchange of information, knowledge and compilation of other 4x4 electric vehicle conversion in one book.

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

I agree, yery good idea and definitely on my todo wish list! We are planning to convert 2 more Jeeps (different year, type) in the very near future to learn more about how conversion kits would need to look like for those different 4x4 EV conversions. Let's see!

@Zaascar Жыл бұрын

How are you handling the modern post-1996 electronic parts like ABS, traction control, airbags, OBD-II, etc.? Can the AEM VCU physically connect and "speak" all the necessary CAN bus to these systems?

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

The Jeep didn't have ABS nor traction control so we didn't need to worry about those. The airbags will still operate in their stand-alone condition (although we hope to never "test" them). No OBD-II... But, this is a good question and this is often asked by us for people that want to convert a "newer" vehicle and we always say that this is a significant challenge. This is why so many people are converting older vehicles...(other than it's really cool to drive an older car/truck/Jeep that is electric...)

@atruerock8020 Жыл бұрын

301 hp and 368 ft/lbs of torque. remember though, does the geometry stress the vehicle will be taking now vs than before, is the frame and geometry of the vehicle designed to handle that stress or tension in the joints it originally had? any time the height is changed or power is completely changed, the chassis takes on different stress points or tension on the joints or different areas than how it was originally designed.

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input. We will be very careful with this and might need to do some upgrades on the frame/suspension system etc. We are starting some vehicle dynamics and stress analysis to understand that better also. Plus, now we have started a collaboration with a local Jeep expert which will also help a lot.

@garywang9458 8 ай бұрын

How about a Bronco EV conversion kit?

@siamosh50 Жыл бұрын

What did you do for vehicle controls, like calibration of new power train? Are you doing application and calibration work at all?

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

We are using the AEM VCU300, more on that on the video after the next one. In terms of calibration you can set your limits and calibration parameters in the control unit, it won't be tooo elaborate though I believe. One thing we want to do once the Jeep is running is potentially putting it on a powertrain testbed and do some more calibration work there, still need to figure out the details.

@nikolaytube Жыл бұрын

if it's not too much trouble, could you share (video if possible) how you break the cells apart and then get them together? spot weld or bolted? or?

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Yes, I am editing this right now! It will be the next video 😀

@phoolishgrynn4250 Жыл бұрын

I apologize if you covered this, but what kind of range per charge do you plan on getting for this vehicle?

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

We are expecting 130 miles on one charge.

@czependoza Жыл бұрын

How much is cost

@osutx427 Жыл бұрын

What do you guesstimate the range will be?

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

130-140 miles - let’s see ☺️☺️

@rodperalta7853 Жыл бұрын

I want to help me to convert my 2006 infinti qx56 to electric. How much the total cost.

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

Hey Rod, we are so busy with out conversion and currently don't really offer hands-on support for conversions - but you might want to look into fuel2electric.com to find a company to get help.

@bangalekamara6199 9 ай бұрын

How do I

@reporic5209 Жыл бұрын

Where will I buy the Motor

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

We got our electric motor from Cascadia Motion.

@reporic5209 Жыл бұрын

@@ElectrifiedVeronika how much

@heinzinvent Жыл бұрын

Veronika I send you my E-MAIL about my All Electric Vehicle Without Plug-In Requirement and my Air Electric Vehicles Video. If you have seen my Air Electric Vehicles Video you should have noticed what you are doing with the jeep it is totally different.

@Tom-evnut Жыл бұрын

Just a quick remark. Why would the AEM BMS module have 12V and HV sense wires in one connector?!? this means there cannot be any isolation as per requirement for building an EV. The connector used is only rated to 250V, yet the BMS is designed for pack voltages way above this. I feel like this product clearly has not been designed with the correct engineering mindset.

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

I will make a video about the BMS system soon, but for now: No individual BMS will ever see more than 18 cell voltages so only a maximum of 90V (more like 4.2V times 18 so 75V) at the connector. The master BMS module has a +12V and Ground, and by design must reference to the lowest voltage cells in a pack. So even if a LV power channel shorted to the highest potential battery cell, only 90V would be possible and even then only of there has been a complete isolation failure somewhere else in the installation between HV and LV system. In that case the ISOmeter would have fired and the pack contactors would have been opened.

@Tom-evnut Жыл бұрын

@@ElectrifiedVeronika Thank you for your response. This is all true, this still means the design does not comply to minimum requirement of isolation required in hardware between HV and LV. Of course failures are needed to cause issues, however from engineering principles and Regulation requirements in many countries this would already be a none compliant system. Is there any documentation that states which requirements are met within the BMS hardware and or are tested to?

@ElectrifiedVeronika Жыл бұрын

@@Tom-evnut not that I know of, but maybe you want to reach out to the AEM team, they are super supportive. I know they are working on a beta version where there is no HV measurement present at all, but I don't have any more details.