Electric Car Motors

What kinds of electric car motors are the most popular?

There are a lot of electric motors out there, but just a few make up the majority of the motors being used in electric cars: the series wound DC motor, the permanent magnet motor, and the 3-phase AC motor. We'll talk about the pros and cons of each of these three types here.

When people choose a motor for their car, they're balancing factors like:

• Cost. The DC motors usually cost less than AC motors, and you can find series wound DC traction motors in forklift salvage yards.
• Availability. DC motors are often easier to find locally than AC motors.
• The "do it yourself" factor. Nobody wants a half-finished EV project scattered all over the garage, right? Simple installation is important to getting the job actually done, and DC motor systems used to be simpler to install - until HPEVS AC motors came along.

  #1: DC Series wound electric car motors

  This motor is the king of electric car motors. It's also the king of torque! The electric drag racers burn a lot of tire rubber with this motor, and if laying down long black tracks and clouds of smoke is your thing, this is the motor you want.

  The Good: All the torque is available from a standstill.

  You've no doubt heard about this famous characteristic of electric cars. It's really a characteristic of these series wound DC electric car motors, though, rather than electric cars in general. These motors happen to be popular for electric drills, too, and that's why.

  The Bad: Not your best hill-climbing device.

  The Electrical Engineering training series says, quote: "Series motors cannot be used where a relatively constant speed is required under conditions of varying load." Unfortunately, that pretty much sums up what an electric car would be doing in hilly terrain, like my neighborhood. The DC series motor in your NEV might not climb those hills too briskly. Oh, you noticed this already? So did Zenn and Miles, actually...and this year(2008), their new cars have AC drive systems installed.

  The Ugly: These always have to be run under load.

  Meaning, when you're installing your shiny new Netgain motor in that Chevy S-10 you've so carefully de-ICEd, you don't wanna hook the motor up to 120 volts and just whizzz it out attached to nothing (you know, to hear what it sounds like running); it'll take your head off. Apparently it turns with enough force to even damage itself if you run it without a load!

  The Advanced DC Series wound motor is by far the most popular of the electric car motors, according to the EV Photo Album, followed by GE and Netgain.

  #2: Permanent Magnet DC electric motors

  These are the second most popular electric car motors in the EV Photo Album, but that's not necessarily because they're the best thing going.

  The biggest drawback with permanent magnet DC motors? They're noisier. Like all brushed DC motors, the brushes generate electrical radio interference. But unlike other types of brushed electric motors used in electric cars, like the series wound DC motors above, which have windings which provide natural filtering of electrical noise, the PM motors have no natural filtering effect in their design...so they're noisy.

  Most of the EVs with Permanent Magnet DC motors you find in the EV Photo Album belong to "small-ticket" EVs: bikes, motorcycles, scooters, and the like.

  #3: 3-Phase AC induction motors

  Third most popular electric car motors, but if all motors cost the same, these would be the hands-down winner. Why? Because they're better. (There, yes, I said it. I took a stand; )

  "AC motor" doesn't mean it runs off the AC power at the house, plugged into the wall with a very long extension cord; ) No. It uses batteries like the DC motor does. An inverter takes the place of the controller you see in DC drive systems. The system overall is a bit more expensive, primarily because of these sophisticated inverters...but you get your money's worth.

  I'm very enthusiastic about these, it's no secret! Why?

  • Because the terrain around my house is hills, hills, and then a couple more hills after that. An AC drive system is a lot better suited for this type of terrain than a DC drive system.
  • An AC system will treat your poor gas-guzzler's tranny a lot more gently than a DC system.
  • You can move a lot heavier car with an AC drive system.
  • The range is better with an AC drive system, for a couple of reasons. First, because it uses the batteries more efficiently, and second, because of excellent regenerative braking, which acts just like a generator to put energy back into your batteries.

  All these things add up to an electric car that's considerably more like the familiar gas-gobbler's performance.

  Metric Mind's FAQ has a lot more to say about the advantages of AC drive systems over the typical series wound DC electric car motors and controllers you often see in electric car conversions.

  Go from "Electric Car Motors" to learn more about the AC vs DC debate.

  Have A Question About Electric Car Motors?

  Do you have a question about this? Ask it!

  What's the subject?

  Ask your Question! [ ? ]

  Close Help Entering your question is easy to do. Just type!... Your question will appear on a Web page exactly the way you enter it here. You can wrap a word in square brackets to make it appear bold. For example [my story] would show as my story on the Web page containing your story. TIP: Since most people scan Web pages, include your best thoughts in your first paragraph.

  Upload 1-4 Pictures or Graphics (optional) [ ? ]

  Close Help Do you have a picture to add? Great! Click the button and find it on your computer. Then select it.

  Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

  Click here to upload more images (optional)

  Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

  Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

  Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

  Author Information (optional)

  To receive credit as the author, enter your information below.

  Your Name	(first or full name)
  Your Location	(ex. City, State, Country)

  Submit Your Contribution

  Check box to agree to these submission guidelines.

  
  (You can preview and edit on the next page)

  What Other Visitors Have Asked

  Click below to see questions from other visitors to this page...
  

  The Right Electric Motor for a Land Cruiser 
  
  
  I have a 1969 Toyota FJ40 that just recently seized up, so I'm going to convert it to electric. I live in Colorado, so its a little bit hilly,...

  Electric Car Motors, Generators, and Perpetual Motion 
  Why can't a generator be added to the EV's system to keep the battery recharged...preferably one that draws from the energy that the battery is already ...

  Electric Car Motor and Transmission All-In-One? 
  
  
  I have recently seen an electric car motor that claims to be an all-in-one unit, with motor/transmission all together in one package....

  How to Connect the Electric Car Motor to the Transmission 
  
  
  How do you connect the electric motor to the engine transmission? Is it welded? Do I need to have an adapter or an engineered connector?...

  AC Motors, NiMH batteries, and Wheel Motors 
  
  AC motor question: I'm looking for a less expensive, probably US-made AC motor. I'm aiming my design at 1400 lbs maximum. Ideas?
  
  NiMH ...

  Electric Motors and Horsepower 
  
  
  I understand that electric motors can run a car with much less HP than a gasoline engine...why is it that an electric motor needs ...

  Golf Cart for Electric Kit Car 
  
  
  Is there any 8-person golf cart which can go at least 50 mph, so you can use all the parts and build an electric kit car?
  
  Hi, Winfried!...

  Electric Car Conversion like a Tesla 
  
  
  I'm interested in a full electric conversion, AC motor,lithium batteries, controller, etc. Do you know of a company that sells such ...

  Alternator to Generate Electric Power for EVs? 
  To generate electricity to power an EV, couldn't an alternator of the proper given voltage be used instead of batteries?
  
  Hi, Esam!
  Alternators turn ...

  Electric Semi Truck Conversion? 
  
  
  I'd like to know your opinion of using an 3-phase electric motor that is mounted inline to the transmission, run by a generator, that ...

  Electric Car With a Generator on Board 
  
  
  I have been looking into converting a diesel engine to run on used cooking oil. Now I am thinking about linking this idea to an ...

  Generator, and AC to DC conversion 
  I want to power a small electric cart with a generator. I have a Honda 3000 watt generator that I take camping. It's very quiet and has electric start....

  Electrify my boat? 
  I have a 43 foot sailboat weighs about 11 tons. Want to make it diesel-electric! I have purchased a 13kw (continuous duty) diesel generator, but the rest ...

  Horsepower for your EV conversion 
  How can I calculate how many horses or kw for a particular vehicle conversion?
  
  I would like to put an AC motor right in front of the differential of ...

  Electric Car with a Generator on a Trailer? 
  
  
  I'm considering getting a 98 Saturn SL1 (I can get the basic car for about $1000.) My idea is to put a small electric generator on a ...

  Chevy Astro Electric Car Conversion 
  What is best electric motor to convert my van? I use it for light loads and most of the time its empty and can i keep the same transmission and if you ...

  AC Generator Hybrids 
  Powering an AC electric car with a generator

  Turn My Big RV Into a Plug-In Hybrid? 
  I've got a 31 Ft RV that gets 8.5 mpg.
  Would an AC electric motor or 2 in conjunction with the 8.1 liter gas engine increase the gas mileage in an ...

  Is a Generator an OK Electric Car Motor? 
  I own a dc electric motor. Is it more suitable to build an electric car or motorcycle?
  
  Motor details:
  honeywell rediline motor generator
  model-...

  Nissan Frontier a Good EV Conversion Choice? 
  Has anyone ever seen a 4 door Nissan Frontier truck converted? The older ones ~2000 appear to be a little smaller and lighter. I know it's a little ...

  3-phase AC Motor Electric Car Conversion 
  building an electric car with a 3-phase AC induction motor

  EV Motor Won't Run 
  I just bought an already converted 1986 Chevrolet Sprint EV that "just needs new batteries installed."
  I had a man that has an electric vehicle ...

  Unusual Electric Car Motors 
  Questions on unusual types of electric car motors

  Electric Car Motor for Nissan Sentra 
  
  
  I want to convert my 1993 Nissan Sentra to an electric car. What is the right motor size?
  
  My driving conditions are: no hills,...

  3 Phase AC Induction Motor Question 
  Is it actually true that the 3-Phase AC induction motor can reverse as a generator!?! Don't you need an axial winding with excitation or permanent magnets ...

  English Petrol Prices 
  I don't mean to sound rude, but English petrol prices are far far worse than American prices at the moment, we are currently paying 1.20 per litre ...

  Electric Car Conversion: Classic, or New? 
  
  
  I hope to start restoring my 1954 F100 this year.
  I am considering attempting to make it all EV.
  Where could I get some plan ideas ...

  Electric Car Motor Question: RPM 
  I have an AC motor that I would like to use in an electric car. The motor is a 20 HP, AC 3 phase 1170 rpm. Is that going to work, or do I need a higher ...

  Recharging EV Batteries with Alternators and Regulators 
  
  
  Why don't EV systems use alternators and regulators to recharge the batteries and run the motors?
  
  Hi, David -
  
  I get this question a ...

  Need for Speed: AC vs. DC motors 
  
  
  I'm considering converting a Mazda Miata to an electric car, and I've learned a lot reading your site. I really liked the page you ...

  Which Electric Motor for a Civic Conversion? 
  I am beginning a project of converting a Honda Civic into an electric vehicle. Can you recommend a motor(s) and drive type for this project?
  
  Hi, Dave!...

  Effects of Controller Mods on Zenn's AC Motors 
  
  I'm considering buying an '08 Zenn that has an AC motor. My understanding is that the controller (Curtis?) can be modified to remove ...

  Large Electric Truck Conversion 
  Is a large electric truck conversion possible?

  3-Phase AC Induction Motors and Horsepower 
  You mention that the 3-Phase AC induction motor is probably the best choice , and I would like to know more.
  
  Where can you purchase one?
  How much ...

  New Subaru and Mitsubishi EV motors! 
  Subaru and Mitsubishi are testing their up-and-coming EVs in the USA this year. We have yet to see any specs however.
  
  I was wondering if anyone ...

  Conversion Question: Power or Horsepower? 
  The power of the motors for conversions I've seen is pretty small. The max I've seen is about 48 HP continuous. At 10,000 RPM it is unlikely that this ...

  Conversion Question: Direct Drive 
  It seems direct drive is the trend from the factory sponsored concepts. Can this be done by the do-it-yourselfer on a budget? In-wheel motors are out ...

  Can I Hook the Electric Motor Straight to the Rear Differential? 
  I am considering converting a 4 door (Crew Cab) pick-up like 2000-2004 Nissan Frontier/Toyota Tacoma/Ford Ranger/Chevy S-10 etc.. & have a question that ...

  Electric Car Components and Rain 
  Keeping the rain out of your electric car motor and components

  Big Electric Car Motor, Small Conversion  
  I started an EV conversion project with an old Lincoln SA-200 DC generator from a welding machine.
  Before investing more money into it, do you think ...

  Electric Boat Conversion With Generator 
  
  
  I want to convert my 30 ft. boat's V8 gas-guzzlers to 2 DC electric motors that run with a 10KW generator. I'm going to have batteries ...

  Why Can't an EV be More Like a Locomotive? 
  I'm a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad. I've often wondered why someone doesn't (maybe they do) make a car like a locomotive only much smaller ...

  AC Electric Car Conversion Kit and Batteries 
  I'm considering converting my Mustang GT to electric. I'm an electronics tech and can handle most of the work myself.
  What I should expect for cost ...

  Best Electric Car Motor 
  
  
  
  What's the best electric motor out there?
  
  Hi, Carlos!
  
  This isn't Consumer Reports, darlin', there's no 1-5 lightning bolts ...

  DIY Hybrid Electric Car: Using an AC Generator Head with a Small Electric Motor 
  
  
  Well, this is more a suggestion, rather than a question, on how to build your own hybrid electric car.
  
  The average 4cyl car motor ...

  Is this Hybrid Hummer the Real Thing? 
  
  
  Ca I hook up a gas or diesel generator directly to the a ac or dc motor, insted of the usual batter/charged system?
  
  I am a photog ...

  Question about AC Motors 
  
  1.Do all AC Motors have regenerative braking?
  
  2.Is a 1800 rpm 100 hp 3-phase 208-230/460V TEFC cast iron 405TC frame Class F insulation NEMA ...

  Electric Car Motor Availability and Cost 
  
  
  
  Can you give me some idea of the availability and the cost of the electric car motors?
  
  Hi, Don -
  The most available electric ...

  Choosing Correct EV Motor Size   Not rated yet
  
  
  How do you choose an EV motor which will deliver high horse power and torque equivalent to a gas powered sports car?
  
  Hi -
  
  In an EV, the ...

  Long Distance Electric Car Motor  Not rated yet
  
  
  I'm building an EV conversion that must travel long distances at a time.
  
  I have a car that weighs 2,000-2,200 lb (2,500 loaded), has sufficient ...

  Cheap Electric Car Conversion Possible?  Not rated yet
  
  What would it take to convert a Saturn SC2 to electric?
  
  The information on web sites is all over the place. Some want $5,000.00 for a kit ...

  Musings on the Chevy Volt Motor   Not rated yet
  
  
  What basic type of electric motor does the GM Volt use? And what does it weigh? How could I get a schematic diagram?
  
  Hi, Larry -
  A 3-...

  Toyota Tercel Electric Car Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  
  I have a 95 Toyota Tercel. The most basic you can get, which is a 1.5 ltr with a manual 4 speed.
  
  What might I need in the way of converting ...

  Generator or Alternator To Keep EV Charged?  Not rated yet
  
  
  Can regular alternators be connected to the running gear to self charge the batteries, thereby eliminating the need to externally recharge?...

  Converting a Motor Home to Electric  Not rated yet
  Can I convert my motor home to electric?

  Chasing the "cheap" EV Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  
  
  I have a 1946 Willy's Jeep. The motor needs rebuilding or replacing, and I would LOVE to convert it to electric so that I could off ...

  55 Ford F-100 Electric Car Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  
  I have an old 1955 Ford F-100 pick-up that I want to convert to electric. What would be a good AC motor selection for this conversion if I wanted ...

  Electric Car Motor Horsepower Ratings  Not rated yet
  
  
  What are the viable horsepower ratings of these electric motor? is DC potentially lower than AC? I'm trying to gather all the information ...

  Old Champion Juicer Motor for an Electric Vehicle  Not rated yet
  
  
  I have a 110v motor @ 6.7 amps, 1725 rpms. I don't have any idea what that means, but I am still excited! I really want an electric ...

  Solar or Off-Grid Electric Car Charging 
  Is it better to charge your electric car off the grid?

  EV Transmissions and Reducing RPM's at Speed  Not rated yet
  
  
  I have read a bit about the question about the need or non-need for a transmission. Maybe I am still stuck in the gasoline mode, however ...

  Fullsize Hybrid Electric Truck  Not rated yet
  
  I was wondering if I could hook up an AC motor to an automatic transmission in a 4x4 truck.
  
  My idea was to do this and have the ...

  Tesla Four Pole EV Motor 
  multi pole electric car motors

  Pump Motors Okay for Electric Cars?  Not rated yet
  
  
  Is it possible to size a commercial 3ph 5hp
  motor to an inverter? I have several motors used as pumps that are looking for a home ...

  Electric Aircraft Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  I have a small kit aircraft that I would like to convert to electric motor power. This aircraft is basically a sight seeing aircraft and flight times ...

  AC Electric Car Motor and Generator for 4x4 Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  
  I have a 1989 Nissan 4x4 KingCab pickup, with a manual transmission. It weighs about 5500 lb. I'd like to convert to electric. I ...

  Is This AC Motor Right For an Electric Car?  Not rated yet
  
  
  Will this AC motor work for an electric car?
  
  I have:
  A U.S. Motors inverter duty motor;
  60 hp 3-phase ac;
  rpm 1780 cont. duty,...

  AC Electric Car Motors Horsepower   Not rated yet
  
  
  What is the range in horsepower with an AC electric car motor?
  
  Hi, VonFeldt -
  
  Honestly, this is a difficult question.
  
  In ...

  Sexy Electric Sports Car Conversions  Not rated yet
  Converting a really sexy sports car to electric

  Hyundai to Hybrid Vehicle?  Not rated yet
  
  
  Is it possible to add an electric motor to the Hyundai XG350 to extend gas mileage?
  
  Hi, Glenn -
  The good news? NetGain makes ...

  Can I Retrofit my Car into a Generator Hybrid?  Not rated yet
  Is it possible to use a small combustion engine, just a few horse power, to turn a generator (also small scale) to simply supplement (provide a percentage ...

  Best AC Electric Car Conversion   Not rated yet
  
  
  It seems that AC drive is the right way to go to do it right. I want to convert a small car to give a 50 mile range where 20 miles ...

  Charging an Electric Car with a Wind Turbine  Not rated yet
  
  
  1. Is it possible to charge your electric car with a wind turbine, and which type of wind turbine will charge it like overnight? 500 ...

  Ford F100 Electric Vehicle Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  
  I have a 1953 Ford F100. What size electric motor would be OK, and what type and price range?
  
  Hi, Robert!
  
  First, I love these ...

  72 VW Super Beetle Electric Car Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  
  Can you provide a site, or info, on converting a VW Beetle to an AC electric motor?
  
  Hi, Chris -
  Sure.
  Check out Jonathan Barraclough'...

  Converting an Electric Boat  Not rated yet
  
  
  I have a 10,000 lb. boat with dual Volvo outdrives that are 1.89/1 with 14 by 15 props.
  
  Would electric motors work here?
  
  Yes....

  AC Motors and Electric Motorcycles  Not rated yet
  
  
  Where is the best place to buy the parts to build an AC electric motorcycle? and I do mean a motorcycle - a street cruiser type not ...

  Mazda Pickup Electric Car Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  
  Me and my father are wanting to convert our Mazda truck into an EV, but we both have no idea as to what we are doing. My question is ...

  Big AC Electric Car Motor, Small Car  Not rated yet
  Is an ac55 motor too heavy for a small car?
  
  Hi, Winfried!
  
  Just how small IS your car? That's not you in the photo up there, is it? Okay, I'...

  Electric Engine used for High Speed Driving  Not rated yet
  
  
  Where can I buy an 3 Phase Induction AC electric engine that I can use for driving at a speed of about 150mph? I am trying to build ...

  Keeping Electric Car Motors Dry  Not rated yet
  keeping electric car motors dry

  How many KW for my electric car motor?  Not rated yet
  
  
  Would a 3 kw electric car motor suffice, seeing that I am content with a speed of 30 kmph (about 18 mph), if my car weighs 650 kilos ...

  Which AC Electric Motor is Best for EV Conversions?  Not rated yet
  
  Can any type of 3 phase AC induction motor be used for a conversion , or should a specific type, such as the type of housing, be used?
  
  Hi,...

  Building An Electric Car  Not rated yet
  
  
  I've been considering for a while on building an all electric car. I live in an area where I have to drive to get pretty much anywhere,...

  Cheaper Electric Car Motors  Not rated yet
  
  
  How and where do you get a cheaper electric car motor? Whenever I look for electric car motors, I'm seeing prices at $6000 to $9000....

  Electric Car Motor Installation  Not rated yet
  Questions on installing an electric car motor

  Motor for Electric Boat Conversion  Not rated yet
  What motor would you suggest for electric power for a boat like this?
  Eventually I would like to put solar panels as a bimini top. It's simple and ...

  EV Conversion Calculator  Not rated yet
  
  
  Is there an EV conversion calculator somewhere where I can figure out how much motor output I will need for my desired performance?...

  1962 Falcon Electric Car Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  
  In my reading here I've got the basics: Golf Cart deep cycle batteries, 3 phase AC Induction Motor.
  
  I'll try this myself, but would ...

  Electric Champ Car Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  I'm converting a ChampCar (Swift010) which weighs about 1000 lbs to run off electric.
  
  I want to use the traction motor being sold by Mavin and ...

  Building an Electric Vehicle from Scratch  Not rated yet
  
  
  I would like to build an Electric vehicle from ground up. Starting with Baha type frame and other material from a 100cc motor cycle....

  Generator Hybrid Car Question  Not rated yet
  
  
  
  
  I'm building a generator hybrid car, but have not found anywhere on how to connect the generator to the drive train.
  
  I have ...

  Hybrid Car: Electric Motor, Gas Generator   Not rated yet
  
  
  I've been kicking this problem around about using a gas generator to power an electric motor. I know it does not take you away from ...

  Electric Motorcycle Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  
  
  How do you convert a motorcycle to electric? I'm looking to build an electric street cruiser. Not a moped, I mean a real tire smoking ...

  Hybrid-Electric SUV Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  
  Has anyone thought of mounting a 20hp motor on a reinforced differential cover with 2nd pinion on the ring gear facing rearward? Basically ...

  AC Electric Car Motor Size  Not rated yet
  question about AC electric car motor size

  Electric Garden Tractor Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  
  I have a 1979 Cub Cadet 682 garden tractor with a 17 hp gas engine which provides power to a hydrostatic drive and electric clutch ...

  AC or DC Electric Car Motor?  Not rated yet
  
  Either an ac or dc electric car motor has its good and bad, so how can I have the best of both worlds?
  
  I am currently building a Cobra replica ...

  Torque in an AC Electric Car Motor  Not rated yet
  
  
  
  How much torque do the AC drive systems generate?
  
  Hi, TR -
  The Azure Dynamics 3-phase AC electric motors - the ones most often ...

  The Right AC Electric Motor for a VW conversion  Not rated yet
  What AC motors do you recommend that I look at? I just got my convertible VW and am ready to start my winter project for next summer.
  
  Hi, Jeremie!...

  Diesel Generator in my Electric Car  Not rated yet
  Is it possible to install a diesel generator to power an electric motor?
  
  If so, what would you recommend to power a fiberglass type car with Volkswagen ...

  Two Electric Car Motors at a Time  Not rated yet
  
  
  
  Can you use two electric car motors in a conversion at one time?
  
  Hi, Joe!
  Sure you can. The White Zombie has two motors, which ...

  How Much Electricity Does an EV Need?  Not rated yet
  
  
  
  How much electricity (watts) does the motor consume to run an electric car?
  How much voltage do I need to run a motor? Is there ...

  How Difficult is AC Electric Car Conversion?  Not rated yet
  
  How hard is it to do an AC electric car conversion?
  
  I am not a stranger to working on cars but I have never done anything with electric....

  Which Electric Car Motor Needed for Speed?  Not rated yet
  
  
  I want to make an electric SUV - in fact I am planning a Suburban. Can any of these motors reach speeds of 75mph in a vehicle do ...

  Electric Car Conversion Kit Questions  Not rated yet
  Questions about electric car conversion kits

  Electric Car Conversions - No Previous Experience!  Not rated yet
  
  What experience level is realistically needed to convert a car/van to an electric vehicle, and what kind of money are we talking about?...

  Why no Diesel Hybrid Electric Cars?  Not rated yet
  
  I want to know why a car can't be designed like a locomotive. Have a diesel generator and electric motor without batteries. I read where ...

  Scrounging AC Electric Car Motors 
  Alternative electric car motors

  Building a Generator Hybrid Electric Car 
  Questions on building a generator hybrid

  Controller for 3 phase EV motor  Not rated yet
  
  
  What controller do you recommend for the 3 phase A/C EV motor, they do not make the Hughes Dolphin system, what replaces it?
  
  
  Hi,...

  Prius Batteries in my EV project?  Not rated yet
  
  
  Can I use my two 270v NiMH Prius batteries to power the EV I'm building with an AC 3 phase induction 10 hp 3500 rpm motor?
  
  Also, do ...

  Which car is most suitable for electric conversion?  Not rated yet
  
  I'm new to car converting but I'm a great believer in EVs and after watching "Who Killed The Electric Car" and reading a heap of EV web-...

  Freeway-able Electric Car Conversion  Not rated yet
  
  I am considering doing a conversion but don't know what vehicle and components would best suit my needs.
  Here are the requirements I ...

  Hybrid and Electric SUV Conversion  Not rated yet
  Hybrid and electric SUV conversion question

  Big EV conversion, little EV conversion  Not rated yet
  
  Lets take a big F-250, fill up the back with lots of batteries,electric hot water heat and a great sound system!
  
  What motor would you ...

  Electric Car Parts, Accessories, and Kits  Not rated yet
  Where to find electric car parts and kits

  Electric ATV Conversion  Not rated yet
  Does anyone know of someone who has converted an ATV? Which systems would be best for this, and what kind of range would I be looking at?
  Is there ...

  Little Red (Electric) Corvette  Not rated yet
  
  I have an old '73 Corvette that's been my shop for the last 5 years collecting dust, and it just hit me, why not convert it to electric?...

  Is My Motor Too Small For My EV Conversion?  Not rated yet
  
  I want to use a 10 hp motor (approx 7500 watts and 3500 rpm with a 1:2 gearbox) with an Allen-Bradley power flex 40 drive, and a good ...

  Higher Voltage - Advance the Brushes  Not rated yet
  
  I have a GE motor that is rated at (according to the nameplate) 36/48 volts. Can I run it at a higher voltage? Why the option?
  
  Hi, Harvey ...

  Does an Electric Car Need a Transmission?  Not rated yet
  Does an electric car need a transmission, or not?

  How Much Power Does an Electric Car Motor Need?  Not rated yet
  how many horsepower for an electric car?

  Converting a 740i BMW to Electric  Not rated yet
  Hi, I own a beautiful 1996 740i Beamer that because of the now absurd fuel prices in New Zealand is as good as worthless. Rather than selling it for next ...

  Electric Car Motor Size Question  Not rated yet
  Sizes of Electric Car Motors