EV Builder’s Guide: Learn about Electric Vehicle Conversions

Breaking Down Electric Motors, From Basics to Advanced Systems!

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 break down how these motors work and the differences between the main types. EV Components There are a variety of motor technologies, brands, and models available for EV builds. Understanding what makes up a complete motor system is helpful in understanding how each motor type …

Tim Cachelin
June 06, 2025

The E-Testarossa by Gas Monkey Garage

The Incredible E-Testarossa that Richard Rawlings Wanted to Call ‘Test-E’ Imagine a world where a classic Ferrari purrs absolutely silently. Sounds like heresy, right? Well, […]

Jerome Andre
June 04, 2025

The Electric Samurai by Nice Car

Nice Car’s Electric Suzuki Samurai In a world desperately in need of sustainable practices, Nice (No Internal Combustion Engine) Car is driving innovation in electric […]

Tim Cachelin
June 03, 2025

The COEV: A 1947 Ford COE Gets an Electric Rebirth

The EV Reinvention of a 1947 COE In Scottsdale, Arizona, Dennis and Beth Kilpatrick’s 1947 Ford COE is an impressive exercise in “what-if” and “why-not.” […]

Tim Cachelin
June 02, 2025

The Jaguar E-Type’s Eco-Friendly Transformation

This 1966 Jaguar E-Type Goes Electric With “E” already in its name, the Jaguar E-Type seems like a natural candidate for an electric vehicle (EV) […]

Dan Coronado
June 02, 2025

Lowrider Meets Electric: LA’s 1957 Bel EV

Current LA’s ‘57 Bel EV A classic lowrider icon receives an electric heart from within the bustling city of Los Angeles. Brian C. Dilley’s brainchild, Current […]

Jerome Andre
May 30, 2025

Converting to Electric Without Losing Comfort

Keeping Creature Comforts, Even When Gas is Gone! Electric motors do not need to be running when the vehicle is stopped, and they generate significantly […]

Legacy EV
May 29, 2025

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EV Conversion Mistakes Builders Regret Most (and How to Avoid Them)

An EV conversion project looks simple enough from a distance. Find a donor car. Pull the motor. Drop in a battery pack and controller. Drive […]

Evbg Team
May 28, 2025

The 7-97 E-Volt: A Timeless Porsche Transformed

Retrofitting the 964 for the Future Kalmar Automotive has redefined what it means to be a modern coachbuilder. Operating out of Denmark and Estonia, Kalmar […]

Jerome Andre
May 22, 2025

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Bisimoto's Moby X: Electrifying a Porsche Legend

Bisimoto Captures Electric Power and Style With His White Whale-Tailed Classic From a childhood fascination with speed to redefining what’s possible in high-performance engineering, Bisi […]

Dan Coronado
May 20, 2025

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A 450HP Electric VW Bus That Breaks All the Rules

A 450HP Electric VW Bus That Breaks All the Rules Few vehicles are as universally loved as the Volkswagen Type 1 Bus. Whether you call […]

Hritik Godara
May 19, 2025

Electrified Icon! Inside Bisimoto’s 449HP Vintage VW Bus

A 450HP Electric VW Bus That Breaks All the Rules Few vehicles are as universally loved as the Volkswagen Type 1 Bus. Whether you call […]

Jerome Andre
May 15, 2025

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The Fast & Furious Charger Reborn

The Fast & Furious Charger’s Electric Detour It began life not with a roar, but with a whirr. An icon reborn as an illusion—a showstopper […]

Jerome Andre
May 13, 2025

The Widebody Tesla Model 3 That Breaks Every Rule

The Custom Widebody Model 3 That’s Turning Heads In the ever-expanding world of modified electric vehicles, some builds stand out as true showstoppers. And then […]

Jerome Andre
May 12, 2025