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Electric Upgrades of All Sizes

Why do it?

#1
That'll get some discussion going.

As a "new experience", I can see replacing an ICE with electric in a small car, driven only for fun.

But many of us don't have the time, money, or tools to do the switch - much less on maybe the only small car we own. As many BCF'rs have heard me say for years - I'm the Ancient One, the curmudgeon who wants to learn from others, but also known as the Guy Who Asks Why?

Let the discussion begin!
Tom M.
 
#2
Cost of components will have to come down first for me to consider a switch to an EV.
Right now it hardly seems worth it (to me) to put lots of $ and time into a conversion and end up with an expensive “occasional ride”.
 
#3
Mornin', folks. Just joined in, but not sure what I might contribute to the group. My son has been big on Teslas; wants to get one, but I'm not sure it'll be anytime soon. Nearing 72 years of age, I'm not sure one is in my future, but it sure appears the industry is heading that way.

As I mentioned in my post in the EV thread, our Venza hybrid is a great car. Has so many gadgets and widgets that I'm not sure I'll ever figure out what they are, much less how to use them! The information center on the dash tells you when the car is running on the conventional engine, electric motor(s), batteries, or a combination thereof. However, it can be pretty distracting, so I wonder if it will be an accident waiting to happen, like so many other distractions that face us already.

Mickey
 
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