| People everywhere are interested in electric cars, | | | | There are many different types of EV kits. Some |
| but they can't afford to buy the ones that are | | | | are expensive and come with parts. There are |
| available. So they're building their own by | | | | also EV kits that show you how to convert your |
| converting their gas-guzzlers into electric vehicles. | | | | car for very little money. One even promises that |
| Electric car conversion kits, or EV kits, are all the | | | | you can do a conversion for as little as $300! |
| rage these days. | | | | These kits tell you how to get all the tools and |
| Essentially, electric conversion calls for taking out | | | | parts you need for a conversion, especially the |
| the whole internal combustion engine from your | | | | batteries, very cheaply (and sometimes for free). |
| car or truck, and putting in an electric motor | | | | These EV kits are essentially sets of instructions |
| instead. You'll also need to install a bank of | | | | that you can download over the internet. Some |
| batteries. The result will be a zero-emissions | | | | come with video instruction as well. They provide |
| vehicle that costs pennies per mile to run. It's a lot | | | | complete set-up instructions and step-by-step |
| cheaper than the thousands of dollars you spend | | | | directions for converting your car. These kits cost |
| every year on your gas-powered car. | | | | approximately $30 - $50. |
| Electric cars have superior resell values. Plus, | | | | Your new electric vehicle should be able to travel |
| they're also more dependable because the engine | | | | up to 100 miles on a single charge and go around |
| contains fewer parts that can fail. In fact, almost | | | | 50 mph. You'll also be eligible for substantial state |
| all the components in an electric engine don't even | | | | and federal rebates for driving an |
| move. They'll probably outlast the car's chassis. | | | | alternatively-fueled vehicle. And, of course, your |
| Practically the only expense is the batteries, which | | | | new car is great for the environment. |
| you'll have to change every few years. | | | | |