# Beetle Conversion - New Project

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/beetle-conversion-new-project/1179>\
**Category:** Conversion Kits\
**Created:** [April 21, 2009, 11:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/beetle-conversion-new-project/1179 "2009-04-21T11:00:24Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![GreenSun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/3bc359/32.png) [@GreenSun](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GreenSun)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2009, 11:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/beetle-conversion-new-project/1179/1 "2009-04-21T11:00:24Z")

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Hey there, I’m really excited to finally get into a conversion!

I’m seriously shopping for a VW Bettle to convert right now. I wish California wasn’t a continent away, because there are a lot of great projects out there.

This will be my first conversion, and I have limited experience with electricity, so am expecting to learn A LOT!

In shopping for a platform, what should I look for? Obviously rust is an enemy, anything else that I should be considering?

My goal with the conversion is to have a vehicle capable of about 120km/charge (70 miles), with a top speed of 100km/h (60mph), and a optimal speed of 40 - 60km/h.

So, I need a light platform (VW Beetle), components that can provide the power to reach 60mph (volts right? - 96?), and a battery pack that will provide longevity (amp hours right? - ‘gel’ type batteries?).

Is there a reasonable kit to buy?  
Cloud Electric - [http://www.cloudelectric.com/product\_p/pk-d31b-k600.htm](http://www.cloudelectric.com/product_p/pk-d31b-k600.htm)  
Rebirth Auto - [http://rebirthauto.com/assembledvolkswegenbettleconversionkit.aspx](http://rebirthauto.com/assembledvolkswegenbettleconversionkit.aspx)  
Wilderness EV - [http://e-volks.com/about2.html](http://e-volks.com/about2.html)

I am looking at this project in 3 steps:

1. Vehicle acquisition
2. EV Conversion
3. Battery selection

My new job requires me to drive 300 - 500 city km per week, so, about 100 per day. I drive a truck for cottage escapes, boat towing, off roading, etc., so want a responsible vehicle choice for the majority of my driving.

What would be a reasonable budget?

Any helpers?

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![LiFePo4-battery](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecb155/32.png) [@LiFePo4-battery](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LiFePo4-battery)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2009, 12:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/beetle-conversion-new-project/1179/2 "2009-05-13T00:18:23Z")

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we can provide the best battery for your need, we make single 30AH high rate LiFePo4 cell, and we made a small police man car 144V 60AH,  
can cover 180Km. very good performance. My e-mail [sales-yesa@hotmail.com](mailto:sales-yesa@hotmail.com) Also you can chat with me by this MSN.

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**Author:** ![Lectruck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8797f3/32.png) [@Lectruck](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lectruck)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 1:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/beetle-conversion-new-project/1179/3 "2009-05-14T01:18:58Z")

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[East Tennessee’s Premier Electric Car Conversions](http://www.electriccarconversions.biz/text/services.htm)

here is another site that seem to be really nice.