How To Build An Electric Car: Five Things You Need Before Going Electric
While a good guide is absolutely essential if you want to convert your vehicle to an electric car, there are a few other things you need as well. So here is a list of things to have before starting your regular car to electric conversion project:
1. KNOWLEDGE IN AUTOMOBILE THEORY
To build your own electric car, you need to have at least a working knowledge of how cars work, how they work, what makes them tick; in other words, a knowledge about the basic theories of automobiles.
The Internet has many resources available related to this particular topic. You can also buy guides or manuals online to help you convert your regular car to electric. Another great way to gather knowledge is to join car forums and interact with car experts and other car enthusiasts.
2. PRACTICAL YET COMFORTABLE WORKSPACE
You must have enough work space before proceeding with your project. A recommended work area should be:
A. big enough for the car;
b. roomy enough to accommodate parts to be removed as well as new parts waiting to be installed;
against has enough legroom;
d. large enough for at least two people to fit and work together comfortably (you may need help carrying and lifting heavy parts, cleaning, or even expert advice while you work);
my. reasonably dry and you have a space sheltered from rain or cold weather (you may want to work outdoors, but you may need to keep some mechanical parts indoors to prevent them from getting wet and rusting);
F. well lit
3. RIGHT DOOR VEHICLE
You must have an appropriate donor vehicle in mind. To find the best vehicle to convert to an electric car, consider your travel needs (mileage, space, speed) and compare it to the rules of thumb for choosing a suitable donor vehicle.
Take note of these few simple rules before deciding on your choice of vehicle:
o A light and spacious car is recommended.
o Avoid choosing vehicles that are more than 10 years old for the main reason that you might have trouble finding parts that old.
o On the other hand, avoid new or exotic vehicles, for the same reason as vintage vehicles.
4. REQUIRED PARTS
The parts needed to build your own electric car are less compared to a normal car. Here are the main parts of an electric car that you absolutely must have:
oMotor
or Controller
batteries
DC-DC converter
o Vacuum brake pump
or battery charger
To put these parts together, you may need to search for them, or you can try logging into forums that focus on electric car topics. You can find very useful links to dealers and suppliers of conversion kits (mechanical parts to build an electric car). You can also ask if they do custom fit parts for your specific type of vehicle.
5. NECESSARY TOOLS
To build your own electric car, you will have to deal with tasks like metal work, electrical wiring, welding, and even a bit of carpentry. You must be equipped with the right tools. It doesn’t matter if you buy, borrow or rent them, as long as you have everything you need. But it might be a good investment for you to buy the core tools, especially if you plan to build electric cars on a regular basis.