Can you put a Tesla engine in a different car?
EV conversion one-stop shop EV West has announced a new Tesla crate motor kit designed to convert V8 muscle cars to EVs. “Our new Revolt Tesla crate motor mounts to your small block motor mounts and attaches directly to your driveshaft, allowing you to use your existing rear axle,” says EV West.
How much does a Tesla conversion kit cost?
EV West says that the crate motor will be available in a month or two and will cost around $30,000. Additional components, including batteries, can bring a complete powertrain conversion to $50,000. We have to wonder how poorly Tesla will take this news.
Can existing cars be converted to electric?
Well, yes you can. There is already an established network of companies that offer bespoke conversions of classic cars. A number of firms also offer so-called “restomod” cars such as the MGB Roadster by RBW Electric Classic Cars. These are reimagined classics with 21st-century technology.
Can you put a hybrid engine in any car?
A conventional vehicle can be converted to a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), or an all-electric vehicle (EV). Systems used for converting vehicles to HEVs and PHEVs require U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification.
Can Tesla power a house?
The Tesla Powerwall is the industry-leading backup battery storage system for your entire home. It stores the electricity from solar panels and can supply your home with electricity at night or times of low sun, as well as during power outages.
Is there any Tesla talk on the drive train?
More Tesla drive train action, mostly a lot of talk about CAN sniffing. Tesla talk starts at the 1:20:00 mark, this link should take you right to it: If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.
How did revolt come up with the Tesla swap kit?
Revolt began to envision ways to breathe new life into the 55-year-old pony and reached out to the team of Tesla-swap veterans at EV West. Revolt used the team’s expertise to collaboratively design and manufacture an all-new swap kit that subtly fits an electric drivetrain under the hood of a classic muscle car.
Is it worth it to buy a used Tesla battery?
This is a good idea, except that the cost of the battery to get decent range/power out of it would be more than a used Tesla battery. It would be much cheaper to use the entire tesla setup, with a custom made battery box for the Tesla modules (the stock flat Tesla battery enclosure won’t fit in many vehicles).
How much does an electric muscle car cost?
There’s no word yet on a final kit or cost, but EV West estimates that the motor—which features some beautiful machining work —will cost somewhere between $25,000 and $35,000 on its own. We’ll likely know more when the unit prepares for release in early 2021. The idea of an electric muscle car is nothing new.