1966 Porsche 912 EV Daily Driver | EV Show

In this episode we take a look at a customer's daily driver, an electric 1966 Porsche 912. This stunning silver coupe has a 100+ mile range from 5 Tesla Model S battery modules. Trent walks us through all the finer details of this beautiful Porsche 912.

[@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

The back looks bare underneath... stones can damage the wires! Why not have a protecting plat underneath???

[@davidhenning6179]

"Those burnout marks are from our neighbors." Yeah, sure they are...😉

[@calholli]

Its definitely NOT an EV car being tested.... definitely not.

[@wil-LUX]

Is it just me or the steering wheel is put upside down?

[@TheOrgonaut]

was thinking Travis pastrana drives a electric Porsche lol

[@KadettLino]

No burnouts, please. Keep this channel intelligent ;)

[@Furtivo95]

The first ever Porsche- P1, built in 1898 was electric. There's no reason why by the 1960s, there couldn't have been an electric "option". Every car maker in the world today can convert anything to electric. They are just stalling.

[@calholli]

I would have wanted that motor rotated--- so that the wire connections are not hanging down to snag things. Nice build for sure. The batter is much smaller than I would have expected.... One thing that I wonder, and maybe you guys could test it: So if you are going up a long hill--- is it more efficient to run in a lower gear and keep the RPM's up-- or would it be more efficient to shift into a higher gear and lug the motor down a bit more?? I just wonder if one way saves battery better than the other--- or is it just changing the torque and RPM curves, while still sucking the same battery either way.. ?? If there was a good, long 5 mile hill somewhere that could be ran in each gear and maybe even give the battery full charge each time for consistency. I'm really curious to know the science behind the answer--- I think this would make a good video and pretty easy to make; because I've heard other people ask this same question.

[@felixwe9]

Depends on the motor and the operating point. Typically electric motors are inefficient at high speeds with low torque demand and low speeds with high torque demand.

[@calholli]

@@felixwe9 Right.. but where is that line drawn? so would 2nd gear be better? or 4th gear? ..... Also, how much would we save if only doing 50mph (in a 65)-- while going up a hill... ect. I just want to fully wrap my brain around the science and all the variables in the different ways that it can be driven-- what is best?

[@scottbaker9066]

I run 2nd gear below 40mph and shift to 3rd before going on the interstare.

[@bikecommuter24]

Nice car, like someone else commented those wires on the motor being down low I wonder how it would handle wet weather or is this a dry weather cruiser.

[@CasualGearheads]

That's really nicely done. Clean look and reliable, what more do you need? :)

[@calholli]

more range.. lol. (you asked)

[@CasualGearheads]

@@calholli fair enough :D Personally I wouldn't want to lug around more batteries, what kinda range/weight increase do you have in mind?

[@calholli]

@@CasualGearheads idk.. I just thought they could definitely fit some more tesla modules in that front trunk, with a more custom box. I understand why they did it the way they did--- for simplicity: just a square box... and Sure, 100 mile range will be fine 99% of the time.............. but if there was anything: "what else could you ask for" --- it would be more range, for sure.

[@CasualGearheads]

@@calholli fair enough, lightweight won't help if you can't make it to some nice driving roads, floor it and make it back. And for pootling around town, doubling the battery weight would do little to hamper performance.

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

When you see something like this you realize there's no limit to the number of cool E-conversions possible. Nice!!! 👍😎👏

[@SusieMike]

Yeah, I wish someone would do a Corvair! Same basic layout. All I see are VWs and Porsches?

[@bobqzzi]

Very cool conversion. Please, no burnouts.

[@peterlivingrooms119]

I will like to see a video explaining how do you guys make the ac work in those electric vehicles. Nice job in the Porsche guys!! Sheers from Puerto Rico 💪🏾🇵🇷🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Hirthirthirt]

By connecting a small e-motor to the AC-compressor like in every frige?

[@jsteiger2228]

The steering wheel is upside down. It's really bothering me.

[@blackbelt2000]

yeah me too. I couldn't tell if it was upside down or they had a fish eye effect happening with the camera lens.

[@EVWest]

Sorry it appears that way, the front wheels were turned when we shot the interior, which is why the logo was upside down.

[@gavinsullivan9015]

What a lovey daily that would be! Big question, how much?

[@markcnc]

Beautiful car, excellent work as always and expected

[@paulbeard7764]

Stunning little Porsche that will keep rolling for years to come and provide smiles wherever she goes!

[@stagman4611]

Do not need burn outs. IMO

[@cpF01]

This is the way to keep classics on the road👍

[@dalexa]

Isn’t the AC-50 rated as a 71 hp motor? That’s 53 KW , not 80 or am I missing something?

[@typhoon320i]

As fast as battery tech is changing these days, I would like to know what would change, if you were doing it today, other than the BMS addition?

[@CameronEly]

Imagine if they used the up and coming battery technology that Tesla is gonna start adding on the newer cars.

[@xXZ31t6esTXx]

That motor requires no protection against elements?

[@jedics1]

Surprisingly long range for only a 25kw battery, I guess having the low wind resistance of a sports car and weighing under a tonne is why...

[@michaelenglund]

Burnouts are as stupid as burning fossil fuels. With electric drivetrain it is finally possible to get all the torque into the ground and push the vehicle forward.

[@Charleybones]

No mention of the weight ratio of the car now that the batteries are in front and the motor no longer in the rear. All, perhaps you could post total weight of the car. Thanks

[@mikefire9626]

Can you guys do a 964 c2. I live around the corner.

[@Cristian-gu1st]

How much it cost to convert?

[@chandreo]

Nice job, love the fact that you kept as authentic as possible, so nice!

[@Milner_THX]

Brilliant! Love it - Cheers from the UK

[@GhostLetsHack]

Why is the heating radiator under the car exposed? Dirt and water can get Into it

[@truthfilterforyoutube8218]

I wouldn't mind a a "chirp' here and there.....but more drive time and harder acceleration in your vids is definitely needed

[@oldrrocr]

Ha! Let me show you our EV conversion - black box with 3 orange wires... Do you think you'll be seeing more of these when the 986 and 996 start to blow engines? great job!

[@RealSmartHacks]

Nice audio🎤

[@concinnus]

Since that appears to be a computer radiator being used as a heater core, y'all should know you can get 90 degree fittings for those so the tubes don't hang down precariously.

[@robertamoyaw1979]

I am really inspired by you guys to do a e-conversion on my w210 e300 diesel benz. I know my car is a heavy , but i have to ASK, can it be done?

[@robertbandusky9565]

Have you ever electrified a Volvo P 1800es? Might be really cool! A lot of space for batteries?

[@mariofalfan2997]

The car looks fabulous! Am thinking the conversion was just as much as the car if not more ....

[@CoalClear]

why ruin a car like that? plenty of other cars you could do that to, ruining a classic

[@kaduisaui4596]

Ya, all those stupid stickers belong on some family van and not a cool electric 912

[@CoalClear]

@@kaduisaui4596 Well, anyways in 50 years everything will be electric anyways, and this battery will be garbage. Not to mention 100 years and beyond. Gotta think long term, preservation is always prudent.

[@nroose]

No burnouts, please.

[@donm2255]

Is there a website dedicated to selling previous converted classic EV converted Porsches?

[@peterknight6791]

Is a clutch used in this set up and if so, does it need to hold the extra Torque- Great job on the build and video!

[@denty32]

Absolutely beautiful that these cars have a future just a shame the peddles and steering wheel is on the wrong side 🙈

[@technologyandsociety21C]

Is it a problem to have those HV cables at the bottom of the car exposed to road debris?

[@anthonyfunderburk7871]

😎😎😎😎👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾❤

[@barryw9473]

When will DCFC become affordable for a retrofit?

[@prathamkamath8280]

How much did it cost

[@j.r.arnolli7494]

Why not rotate the engine, so the wiring will be further of the ground

[@I2SUSA]

fantastic, thanks.

[@Cartype]

Want one. How much?

[@deandmb5201]

I am wanting to do this, such a great idea.

[@stephenbae2049]

Please Make a g35 conversion kit

[@eljimberinoq5518]

wow you showed us the frunk with the carpet....

[@musk-eteer9898]

the best of both world, german styling with american performance.

[@Jacobe2of4]

*Chinese performance

[@felixwe9]

bro no BMS? Damn thats dangerous

[@eljimberinoq5518]

Tesla modules have them inbuilt, don't they?

[@nordic5490]

Yes it is. Within a very short time, no bms means some cells become critically discharged, and damaged, and a high fire risk. The same damaged cells also 'charge quicker' and go over voltage. Bms is essential.

[@eljimberinoq5518]

@@nordic5490 I know that. Tesla modules have a built in bms.

[@luxuriousmindset1906]

Manual ev? Pretty cool

[@072570ppft]

Why not a CCS charger?

[@davidwebster3948]

Great to see the videos again. Keep up the good work!

[@usmansabirrajpoot4986]

Hi! what a wonderful car really loved it a lot can u give me this car as a gift for being you viewer and for having a car which can't be afforded by me as a student that will be my biggest wish to drive that car as my daily driver

[@kulan9379]

Is a converted car as Good as a brand new ev as a daily? I have a Volvo 244 in excellent condition and is really intressed to convert that car to ev mainly beacuse I Love to drive that car as a daily but cant stand the ice situation. Anyone that have tried? I experience -20 degrees celcius regulary in Wintertime. Is it fair to expect a converted car to work as Good as a brand new?

[@Webcrawler45]

LOVE IT!!!! Well Done.

[@xiaoyanghan8789]

miss sound of that air cooled boxer engine.it's like dream

[@relaxingnaturesounds9675]

Do you guys convert any car electric?

[@tony_25or6to4]

They've done other cars including a postal Jeep, but specialize in VW and Porsche.

[@davidalcaraz6003]

SO Cool.

[@evandently9474]

Amazing as always 🤘🏻

[@grabir01]

Love it!! Not a fan of BMS

[@nordic5490]

BMS is essential using li-ion. A fellow ev club member built his conversion without bms, and in a very short time, he has some nearly dead cells and now a high fire risk. A very expensive mistake.

[@gadgetgasspoll2923]

Yes we need burn out 👍

[@MrBobbyfresh]

Anyone else think the tbs gauge is ugly af?

[@HandyDan]

Great video! I love electric cars and taking an old classic car is even better! I love the way all the controls blend seamlessly into the original dash. Not sure if I'm more impressed with the electric side or the amazing condition of the classic Porsche 🤔

[@19Marc79]

What a beautiful looking car. If the interior was not red but light brown or beige it would match my taste 100% :)

[@Hirthirthirt]

finally someone not saying Porch`....but its also not Porsha...its PorschÄ.....and as an Austrian I tell you that brand sucks!

[@RickGTI2019]

An electric 912 blaspheme. 👎

[@peterday3253]

Good video. More burnouts would be appreciated.

[@fkkmag8692]

I love this kind of rebuild cars

[@guyfromsac1]

Nope, keep classics original ...

[@2.3_44XD--]

Having this car kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGG6aoefp5dsfZI how much, if a conversion is possible, would be the cost to have about 100 mile range and more or less 80 mph speed with regen? The interior in my car is still ok but the engine is more and more slower. Anyone knows?

[@calholli]

Does it have a manual transmission? or an automatic??

[@2.3_44XD--]

It's manual transmission

[@bjs2022]

At the end he called his charging station a “charger“. No.

[@Matt-dx3wo]

what a pedant!

[@Bli8]

need more burnouts.

[@kessu83]

good luck if you crash and the battery compartment gets damaged....

[@brianorona8367]

Wtf

[@john_barnett]

do a skid

[@jamesforde6102]

More burnouts 🚗☁️☁️😀

[@Mladjasmilic]

Nice Beetle.

[@Boredofeveryone]

Such a shame :(

[@djbiltv]

Absolute blasphemy. Here's a dislike for you

[@ggzz6862]

The first ever Porsche- P1, built in 1898 was electric.