Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are Electric Vehicles Hard To Build?
A: The basic skills required to build the electric vehicle can be
obtained by taking the simple 8 hour class. The most difficult
part of the project can be making alterations to the vehicle to
support or mount the batteries. Just because you can't weld
doesn't mean you can't build a car! Many portions of the
project can be done by your local mechanic or body shop if
necessary. ACE can assist you in finding local help to perform
this.
Q: How far can they travel on a charge
and how fast can they go?
A: For the most part, you get to decide this! The distance and
speed are a function of the vehicle that you have chosen
(weight/size) and how many batteries you want to add. The kind
of batteries also will effect the overall range. For example,
the 1949 Willy can go about 50 mile on a charge. It has
12 12v lead acid batteries in it. The top speed is around 70
MPH.
When you are planning your electric vehicle project, you need to decide how far and how fast you want to go, as these will effect he overall cost of the conversion.