Status report of new electric car technology
There is no doubt that electric cars are the next big thing. But where are we when it comes to new electric car technology? Are there affordable electric cars available today? Here’s a quick overview of what’s available right now.
If you want proof that electric cars can be fast and fun, check out the Tesla Roadster. This exciting sports car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds and reach speeds of over 100 mph. The Roadster sells for over $100,000.
Another option is to buy a Scion xB and have the folks at AC Propulsion turn it into an electric vehicle. The result is called Ebox. It drives well and seats five passengers. The conversion cost around $55,000. Oh, and the Scion will set you back another $15,000.
BMW sells a popular car called the Mini. They have now produced an electric version called the Mini E. However, this car is not for sale. The good news is that you can rent it for $850 a month. The bad news is that you need to live in Los Angeles or New York to do it. And there are only 500 of them available.
Believe it or not, Chrysler has been working on some new electric car technology. They plan to launch a Dodge electric vehicle in two to three years, if the company is still around. Like the Tesla, this too is an eye-catching sports car.
Do you notice a trend here? There is no affordable electric vehicle in sight. What is happening today is that people are not waiting for electric cars to be built for them. Instead, they are making their own electric vehicles.
That’s right, there is a growing army of people who are ditching their gasoline engines and replacing them with electric motors. It’s not that hard or that expensive. But how do you go about learning how to do this?
First you need to buy an electric car conversion kit. There are many of them available on the Internet. These kits are actually sets of instructions. They cost between $30 and $50 and are immediately downloadable, so you can literally get started as soon as today.
New electric car technology has made electric car conversion much cheaper and easier than it used to be. Just follow the instructions, which also tell you where to find the cheapest parts, and soon you’ll be driving your own electric car!