Battery Vehicle Society

Just realised that there is a 'Conversions' forum, could this post be moved please?

Hi All, Having chosen and purchased my 'rolling shell' vehicle, I'm now looking at getting the bits I need to get my conversion under way. I'm pretty sorted on most of the bits I need, but currently I'm stuck on what will be the best kind of connector for the charging connection to the EV from the m...

I don't think its too heavy!? Lotus Elise 2002+ is 910kgs, so it is only 400 kgs heavier than a stock lotus which is one of the lightest normal road going sports cars. Its lighter than the Porsche GT3 so personally I don't think its too lardy. I'm keeping mum about what it is until I've actually bou...

Hello, The car weighs about 1300kgs with all the ICE, without - I'm guessing a shade over 1000kgs. Motor + batteries + electronics I'm thinking add back 400kgs (rough guestimate) so its going to be quite close. I'd rather err on the side of caution rather than assume that it'll be under. As was ment...

Thanks for the replies guys! So if I'm understanding correctly, as a private/personal car (not PLG - I'm hoping it will be 'sports') I'll have to declare this to the DVLA, who will change the classification / engine rating. Then I'll have to get it MOT'd, but that the MOT obviously won't be concerne...

Hello I'm in the process of planning a 'to electric' car conversion. I'm doing as much reading as I possibly can before putting any money down, but one area which I've not been able to find much information on is the UK Road Law regarding electric converted cars. I've found out from the DVLA web pag...