whats the best/easist type of car to convert to electric?

please. i want to build an electric car.
what should i look out for in terms of buying a car to convert?

Rear wheel drive seems the easiest to me. I've been researching it for a long time, but be aware I haven't done it yet.

https://www.electricbike.com/rich-benoit-converts-an-old-skool-rat-rod-to-electric/

A small Chevy S10 pickup truck was converted, and for years it was my go-to conversion to compare others to. You could build a large monolithic block shape of battery pack, and mount it just behind the cab, for a decent weight distribution. The engine compartment had plenty of room for the motor and controller.

Of course, with enough time and money, just about anything can be converted.

papasapien said:

please. i want to build an electric car.
what should i look out for in terms of buying a car to convert?

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VW Beetle...original model.
Lots of conversion kits and parts readily available.....
..and a cool ride when completed :wink:

papasapien said:

please. i want to build an electric car.
what should i look out for in terms of buying a car to convert?

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Look what the rules say in your country.
Then look for a suitable car that would be relatively easy to register.
What is easiest to build on depends on what parts you plan to use, previous experiences etc.

papasapien said:

i want to build an electric car.

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Why?

SlowCo said:

papasapien said:

i want to build an electric car.

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Why?

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isnt this what this forums all about? lol well not specefically cars. but yeah like i wanna build one its cool. well convert one i mean. i already built an electric bike.

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but yeah like i wanna build one its cool. well convert one i mean. i already built an electric bike.

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Start with the lightest car body you can get your hands on, and you'll make your project easier.

Follow that principle to its conclusion, and eventually you'll have a bike again.

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SlowCo said:

papasapien said:

i want to build an electric car.

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Why?

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isnt this what this forums all about? lol well not specefically cars. but yeah like i wanna build one its cool. well convert one i mean. i already built an electric bike.

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If it's just for the "coolness" then just pick a "cool" car and convert it. It will mostly depend on your budget, skills and determination how "easy" it will be.