This conversion was completed from September to December of 2008. As much as I loved having an electric vehicle for my daily errands, I sold it in March of 2010. My hopes were to begin a second conversion with Lithium Ion batteries this summer, but money is always a factor. I have since purchased a 2012 Nissan Leaf. I still dream of converting a classic Rambler someday!
For now, here is OHMer. Enjoy the ride.
Patrick Roth's Electric Conversion
Like most Americans, I love my car. I love the freedom and convenience it brings, but I hate the fact that I am burning fossil fuels to drive it. I finally decided to do something about that. In order to have my cake and eat it too, I decided I could and would do what many others before me have done. I would take an existing gas-powered car and convert it to run entirely on electricity. And since I pay a premium on my electric bill to have all my power generated by green sources, this means I can do all my daily errands with a clear conscience. You see, going green is more than just recycling; it's finding solutions for sustainable living. So, no more oil in the block, no more gas in the tank. No more coolant in the radiator. Heck, no more radiator!
This is the story of OHMer. Ohmer is a 1998 Ford zx2 that has been converted to an all-electric vehicle. It was done in my spare time, in my garage and with my own investment. On the following pages, there is a pretty complete story of an EV conversion. You'll find pictures, videos, tips, costs and lots of information on how anyone with basic mechanical ability (not necessarily experience) can convert a regular car to an EV. Enjoy the ride!
Page 2 - The Donor Car
Page 3 - Deconstructing the Donor
Page 4 - Preparing the Donor
Page 5 - EV Components
Page 6 - The Build (part 1)
Page 7 - The Build (part 2)
Page 8- The Build (part 3)
Page 9 - OHMer - Post conversion
Page 10 - Cost and data
Page 11 - Video summary
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