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Demystifying Electric Vehicle Jargon: A Comprehensive Guide

The Comprehensive Guide to EV Jargon—Version 2! Following the first part of the dictionary in our first issue, here comes the second batch of equally relevant EV terms and acronyms. You will encounter them all sooner than later once you start contemplating a retrofit or modifying your modern OEM electric ride. And don’t worry, we’ll…
Written By Jerome Andre 10 hours ago0Comments

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Tesla Model 3 Highland Unveiled, Tuners Are Already Excited

Tesla has officially unveiled the refreshed Model 3, codenamed "Project Highland," and Tesla tuners are already excited about the possibilities for modification. The updated electric vehicle sports a sleeker front-end design, more screen space, and increased range. One of the most anticipated changes is the new front end, which removes the bulbous bump in the…
September 20, 20230Comments

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WHAT YOU TORQUEIN’ WIT? – EV Gear Reduction and Driveline Setup

EV Gear Reduction and Driveline Setup Unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, the vast majority of EVs on the road today do not have a multi-speed transmission. Almost every OEM electric vehicle currently produced, including Teslas, BMWs, Rivians, and the Ford Mach E, use a single speed transmission that provides gear reduction from the EV…
Words and Photos by LEGACY EV September 6, 20230Comments

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EV DICTIONARY | The Comprehensive Guide to EV Jargon—Version 1!

If you are coming from the world of ubiquitous LS engine swaps, turbo boost, and ignition timing, all the electric vehicle jargon being thrown around recently might leave your head spinning. This confusion is completely understandable as electric powertrains are a completely different beast than their fire-breathing counterparts. However, regardless of your background, the intoxicating…
Words by Tim Cachelin  January 7, 20230Comments

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Exciting Legacy EV Education Updates

Due to popular demand, Legacy EV are holding an additional Education Roadshow Training in their Tempe HQ from March 6th to 10th 2023. It's a perfect opportunity to kickstart your EV educational journey and sign up for their Education Roadshow in-person training and Certified Technician Program! Plus, you can save 10% using the discount code: holiday22 Hands-on training…
January 3, 20230Comments

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Everything You Need to Know To Get Your Electric-Motor Running

Electric motors may seem complicated, but they don’t have to be. Most electric motors only have one primary moving part, compared to an internal combustion engine with more than 100 moving parts. With this in mind, it is easy to see why electric motors can generate torque so quickly and require virtually no maintenance. Let’s…
Written By TIM CACHELIN December 20, 20220Comments

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LIVING LA VIDA VOLTA

EV builders and enthusiasts from thirteen US states gathered in Colorado last August for State of Charge ’22 A wealth of hard-earned EV knowledge was on display as nine EV builders spoke about their projects and the insight they learned during the conversion process. The retrofits they discussed ranged from mild to wild. They included fantastic rigs, such as a…
December 9, 20220Comments

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We are live! Finally a retrofitting and modifying publication for the EV Industry.

If you’re reading this guide, there’s a 99% chance I’m preaching to the, ahem, converted. EVs in general have faced a significant, yet unfounded, backlash over the years. But the EV revolution has tremendously changed the game in the last 24 months, with substantial EV adoption worldwide. That said, die-hard motorheads did not initially show the…
Words by Jerome Andre August 12, 20220Comments

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HOW TO GET EV CERTIFIED!

Legacy EV Offers Certification Program If you’ve been paying attention, it’s no secret that we are stepping into the electrical vehicle age. Gas isn’t in the past just yet, but electric vehicles are here now—and they’re here to stay. Nearly every major auto manufacturer has plans to increase EV production and, in some cases, phase out…
Words and photos by Tim Cachelin July 12, 20220Comments

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