We have covered electric motorcycles a few times here before and it never ceases to amaze us the amount of ingenuity that goes into building them or converting one.
The gist is that converting one is not that difficult if you are mechanically inclined, have the time, space and a little cash. For all of you who have those resources, this website is for you. Instructables will give you step by step direction on how to convert a motorcycle and car to electricity.
Skepticism Turns To Interest. We were very skeptical at first. After all, gas powered motorcycle enjoy a great weight to horsepower ratio and wondered how well batteries would fare. We found out that in the case of motorcycles, raw performance takes a back seat to convenience.
Choose your voltage, is the first step. In this instance, you learn how to turn one into a 72-Volt motorcycle, with $3000 giving you a top speed of over 70 mph and a 10 mile range, perfect for short distances. But if you want more, chose this 96 Volts that gets the owner better performances.
Electric Cars Also. There is a space on how to get started converting your favorite car to electricity here. The owner starts with an obvious choice, the Geo Metro. But beware, Geo Metros have regained a certain amount of popularity when gas prices went through the roof and electric gear-heads started their conversion projects. They are becoming increasingly harder to find.
Final Thoughts. Obviously, these project are DIY and you have to be mechanically inclined. None the less, they can offer a good start platform for those looking into electric cars, EV, either to build one, convert or buy a new one.