# Battery options in new e2 **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [October 22, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-options-in-new-e2/22702 "2021-10-22T15:11:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TonyRado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d78d45/32.png) [@TonyRado](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TonyRado)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-options-in-new-e2/22702/1 "2021-10-22T15:11:19Z")
Hi — I’m so happy I found this site. I’m new to GEM Vehicles and trying to figure out my best options for getting an e2. Ultimately, I’d like to customize it as there are a couple in the ski town I live in that just look cool with a lift kit. Based on what I’ve read, it seems like spending a little extra on a newer model is the way to go. If I do order a new one, is there a particular battery that I should get (short of the lithium one), that is easy to upgrade to the lithium batteries you sell? The extended range gel seems to be only a couple hundred more than the lower level battery. Should i do that, or just get the lowest level available? Also, do any of them have 2-wheel drive? The one on sale locally seems to struggle making it up the hill when it snows bc it’s only 1-wheel drive. Thanks! Anthony. ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-options-in-new-e2/22702/2 "2021-10-22T16:03:39Z")
Will a truck work? Look at the Gem EM-1400 rear wheel drive. I have two and is my favorite vehicle. Not cool I know, but a Gem is helpless in snow. I also have Polaris ranger evs that are 4wd. Let’s share with the forum… ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-options-in-new-e2/22702/3 "2021-10-22T16:03:55Z")
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**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-options-in-new-e2/22702/4 "2021-10-22T16:06:12Z")
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**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-options-in-new-e2/22702/5 "2021-10-22T16:08:53Z")
@Old_Houseboater Know of any limited slip option for a spicer conversion? ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-options-in-new-e2/22702/6 "2021-10-22T16:52:59Z")
Hmmm Interesting question, Running around sandy humps I could also use one. Not that I know of but I’m going to look further. When DANA built these they had a lot of available variations. Get back to you if I find anything. ---
**Author:** ![TonyRado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d78d45/32.png) [@TonyRado](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TonyRado)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-options-in-new-e2/22702/7 "2021-10-22T20:52:12Z")
I don’t mind the truck. I’m assuming there’s a way to convert the cargo bed to seats of some sort? Kind of how the e2’s have been given flip seats? ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-options-in-new-e2/22702/8 "2021-10-22T21:16:34Z")
See what they have on the Polaris site. Maybe they have other bed options.