# Conversion help

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/conversion-help/1303>\
**Category:** EV Small Talk\
**Created:** [October 24, 2009, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/conversion-help/1303 "2009-10-24T23:15:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![Air](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Air](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Air)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2009, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/conversion-help/1303/1 "2009-10-24T23:15:36Z")

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hey. im new to the ev thing. i want to do a conversion but i need a little help. can you guys suggest a motor, controller, batteries, the works. i want to do a small sedan conversion. the requirements are that it has to go about 35-40 mph and have a range of about 20-30 miles. im thinking about an AC motor because i live in an area with hills. thanks for any positive input.links to websites are appreciated.