Fully restored all-electric 1973 VW Thing (Type 181)
120-140 mile range
195 hp 204 lb ft. torque all-electric twin AC motor
54kWh Tesla/Mercedes Lithium battery pack
2016 EV West electric conversion
2000 miles since electric upgraded
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Tech walk through video: • 1973 Volkswagen Thing ...
+ + + Pre electric restoration includes:
Painted in Volkswagen Wimbledon white
Paint condition is superb inside and out
Everything looks brand new
Everything works: lights, locks, latches, seat belts, gauges, signals
No rips or tears on seats
New stock design vinyl roof
New Bikini roof
New clear vinyl windows
New seats
Receipts binder
1974 Thing side pods
Wide-5 15-inch rims
Michelin LTX-AT 215/75/15 tires
LED TruckLight headlamps
Lecarra Steering wheel
Rebuilt speedometer
Custom upgrades
Custom King coil-over suspension system
Custom PlayTech front/rear bumpers powder coated in gloss black
Trailer hitch (for bike rack or small trailer)
Front/rear skid plates
Front bumper mounted Hidden Winch
Built-in LED tow light kit
2-speed transmission from EV West
Key-lock Gene Berg short throw gear shifter
Instant all electric cabin heating system
Full Rhino-lined interior
Sounded deadening floor mats
Carpeted door pockets
Carpeted rear storage area
Painted radio panel & locking glove box door
Stereo system (Pioneer/Infinity)
EV conversion:
120-140 mile range
195 hp 204 lb ft. torque all-electric AC motor
54kWh Tesla/ Mercedes Lithium battery pack
Twin HPEVS AC-34 AC motors
Reverse switch (mounted on shifter)
Twin liquid cool motor controllers
Dual 2500W Chargers (5000W total)
J1772 chargeport for Level-1 or Level-2 charging
Level-1 charge cord included for home charging
Can charge with Level-2 Tesla home charger with adaptor (not included)
Can charge at any Level-2 public charger
Digital fuel gauge
Digital motor gauges
Dash switches include: Regen, Charge level, Heater, Aux lights
Tachometer
Drive-by-wire throttle
Regen braking
Unique to the VW Thing:
Flip down windshield
Removable convertible roof (includes boot)
Removable Doors
Removable windows (includes storage bags)
Smog exempt
Clean CA title with current registration in sellers name
Currently located at our San Diego workshopFully restored all-electric 1973 VW Thing (Type 181)
120-140 mile range
195 hp 204 lb ft. torque all-electric twin AC motor
54kWh Tesla/Mercedes Lithium battery pack
2016 EV West electric conversion
2000 miles since electric upgraded
Pre electric restoration includes:
Painted in Volkswagen Wimbledon white
Paint condition is superb inside and out
Everything looks brand new
Everything works: lights, locks, latches, seat belts, gauges, signals
No rips or tears on seats
New stock design vinyl roof
New Bikini roof
New clear vinyl windows
New seats
Receipts binder
1974 Thing side pods
Wide-5 15-inch rims
Michelin LTX-AT 215/75/15 tires
LED TruckLight headlamps
Lecarra Steering wheel
Rebuilt speedometer
Custom upgrades
Custom King coil-over suspension system
Custom PlayTech front/rear bumpers powder coated in gloss black
Trailer hitch (for bike rack or small trailer)
Front/rear skid plates
Front bumper mounted Hidden Winch
Built-in LED tow light kit
2-speed transmission from EV West
Key-lock Gene Berg short throw gear shifter
Instant all electric cabin heating system
Full Rhino-lined interior
Sounded deadening floor mats
Carpeted door pockets
Carpeted rear storage area
Painted radio panel & locking glove box door
Stereo system (Pioneer/Infinity)
EV conversion:
120-140 mile range
195 hp 204 lb ft. torque all-electric AC motor
54kWh Tesla/ Mercedes Lithium battery pack
Twin HPEVS AC-34 AC motors
Reverse switch (mounted on shifter)
Twin liquid cool motor controllers
Dual 2500W Chargers (5000W total)
J1772 chargeport for Level-1 or Level-2 charging
Level-1 charge cord included for home charging
Can charge with Level-2 Tesla home charger with adaptor (not included)
Can charge at any Level-2 public charger
Digital fuel gauge
Digital motor gauges
Dash switches include: Regen, Charge level, Heater, Aux lights
Tachometer
Drive-by-wire throttle
Regen braking
Unique to the VW Thing:
Flip down windshield
Removable convertible roof (includes boot)
Removable Doors
Removable windows (includes storage bags)
Smog exempt
Clean CA title with current registration in sellers name
Currently located at our San Diego workshop