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Too bad he doesn't give any specs on range and how it performs.
My video is a different guy. So it looks like there are two people who have converted. The first video is only using that one big custom electric motor, and he looks like he's putting components in a different config.
Don't forget the grounding kit, CAMO
He just updated a new video today. His build is top notch for sure.
Just finished watching it! Wish I had a garage, I would be doing an electric conversion as well!
I seriously looked into an electric conversion for my CJ7. Not so much because I want electric power (I quite like a big healthy v
, but because I fear about long term fuel cost and access given the heavy gov push to electrification. The approximate cost with a used tesla motor and batteries, and a new standalone controller was on the order of $35k. I'm sure people have managed to do it much cheaper, but that's what I came up with. I wasn't interested in a proof of concept conversion that allowed me to drive down to my mailbox at 10mph, but a conversion that offered 300+hp and would keep my jeep fun and have decent range offroad. Needless to say the jeep is being repowered with a healthy LS3.
TIMEI seriously looked into an electric conversion for my CJ7. Not so much because I want electric power (I quite like a big healthy v
I think some of the electric conversions are really cool, and probably really fun to drive, but it seems the aftermarket is way behind the OEM's. What can be achieved for a reasonable cost for battery capacity and motor power in a new vehicle is extremely expensive in the aftermarket. Personally, I have no interest in driving around in a new Iphone the decides how I get to use it... A hmmwv with great range and power that does what it's told and doesn't require a second mortgage on my house? You have my interest.
