EV Conversion Directory

1976 Datsun 280Z converted for the original owner.

Originally converted to be used as transport for a medical scooter.

Conversion of a 1964 Mercedes 230SL. Nice driving car.

Converted in 2009 for use as a marketing vehicle. Still on the road today.

1974 VW Karmann Ghia converted to electric in 2012 and driven 7-1/2 years and 97,000 miles. Used a marketing and demonstration vehicle.

Porsche 912 converted to electric.

1976 Datsun 280Z converted to electric. Must carry golf clubs.

I wanted an electric SUV and wasn't impressed with any of the OEM options. I went with a Hyper9 because I needed to use Tesla modules to get the range I was looking for, and the voltages of the modules dictated that the Hyper9 was my best option. The goal of this project is to build a daily-drivable, reliable EV that has at least 150 miles of range. I've been keeping track of my progess on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9hpFxka5utGt08fklUPRQ

The Tesla Bimmer is one of the most popular EV conversions out there. Jon Volk took this initially LS swapped E30 and decided to go electric with an ambition to learn new technology, and the future of engine swaps.

One of the most famous EV conversions in recent history, the Teslonda has appeared in publications like Road and Track, Jalopnik, The Drive, and more. Check out @jimmybuilt on instagram to learn more about this build.

This is Paul Dexter's BMW CSE that I've written about on the website previously. It's a seriously well-done conversion with a lot of the bells and whistles of a modern car. It's beautiful, fast, sleek, and unique.

This is my 1993 Honda Acty van from Japan that I'm attempting to convert to electric. The goal is to create a fun, 4WD microvan that I can use to run down to the beach, and maybe crawl over a rock or two. The van is interesting because it's mid/rear engined in an R4 layout like a Porsche. This is cool, but has also made it difficult to map out how to get the power to all four wheels safely.