Author Topic: New Project - VW Beetle 2003 EV (Read 4092 times)

bigpie · « **on:** October 27, 2020, 18:18:00 »

I've got a new project. Converting a 2003 Beetle to electric.

If anyones interested, it's going to have the Inverter from a Gen 3 Prius, a motor from a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV coupled to the existing gearbox. Battery pack will either be from a BMW hybrid or a crashed Leaf ~400v.

I may need help from a friendly forum member with a lathe to turn down the motor shaft coupler once I've welded them together.

If anyone needs any parts related to the engine or fuel systems they'll be available soon.

TLPower · « **Reply #1 on:** October 27, 2020, 18:20:19 »

WOW.

If I can be of any assistance please give me a shout.

Joe Rocket · « **Reply #2 on:** October 27, 2020, 18:21:37 »

I think we need a Jack Sparrow corner.

MartinW · « **Reply #3 on:** October 27, 2020, 18:29:41 »

Now this could be good to read.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #4 on:** October 27, 2020, 18:38:49 »

Will it need SVA?

Fat Rat · « **Reply #5 on:** October 27, 2020, 19:02:23 »

Will it have a beak?

bigpie · « **Reply #6 on:** October 27, 2020, 19:04:23 »

I don't think it will need a SVA. Chassis will remain untouched and drive shafts and gearbox also will remain untouched.

I've already got the motor spinning with the prius inverter.

Having watched a load of YouTube I think I have at least a 60% chance of not getting killed.

TLP I think I might need your largest hammer :D

If anyone works at a scrap yard and can source battery packs reasonably priced, I'm all ears.

bigpie · « **Reply #7 on:** November 13, 2020, 19:18:26 »

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Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #8 on:** November 13, 2020, 20:37:34 »

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Keith60 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 13, 2020, 21:16:34 »

Bigpie: You need to see 2 doctors!!!

. I’m sure Holmsey will verify, you need 2 doctors to certify you mentally unstable, or at least you used to!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

Oh and I’d also check up on your life insurance! 🤣🤣🤣.

bigpie · « **Reply #10 on:** November 13, 2020, 21:36:21 »

Talking of life insurance. Turns out my life insurance isn't valid because I ride a motorcycle, and now I need to switch.

Lockdown has induced mania in many, I'm sure.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #11 on:** November 13, 2020, 21:40:40 »

I sincerely hope you mean switch insurance companies, not modes of transport.

bigpie · « **Reply #12 on:** November 13, 2020, 22:45:35 »

Of course. Their list of extreme activities seems rather tame too. I've ridden to the peak district to go climbing on occasions. Both extreme apparently

I've had worse injuries running.

TLPower · « **Reply #13 on:** November 14, 2020, 07:16:06 »

I've seen an old fridge and settee that would fit in quite nicely with your new garden ornaments.

I have an "acquaintance" in Goldthorpe who is more than happy to leave you similar items for FREE in the middle of the night, just say the word.

The Doctor 46 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 14, 2020, 15:32:45 »

Good luck with the project. It would be nice to see one of the original Beetles made electric.

bigpie · « **Reply #15 on:** November 14, 2020, 17:35:31 »

There's one on YouTube running a tesla motor, quite rapid.

bigpie · « **Reply #16 on:** November 14, 2020, 20:02:02 »

Asmith61 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 14, 2020, 20:23:53 »

Wow that’s quick

kwackboy · « **Reply #18 on:** November 14, 2020, 20:26:19 »

Very quick ..

I've seen a few episodes of his program on quest, they know their stuff ..

Brockett · « **Reply #19 on:** November 14, 2020, 22:36:00 »

Stopped at lights behind a Tesla. When the lights changed and it took off I would never have thought a car could accelerate so fast. I think this will lead to acidents due to most drivers and riders being unaware just how fast these cars are. We pull into the traffic stream after a mental calculation based on experience How far away is an approaching vehicle x how fast is it going x will I be clear by the time it arrives at my location? Most of us do not yet have these new acceleration possibilities built into out driving reflexes. You know when you're behind a car at a junction and the driver seems to be waiting until such times as no other vehicle is visibly approaching and you're thinking " oh! come on, get a move on". Well we may all have to learn to drive like that.