How I Built An Electric Tesla Powered Classic VW Bus

I converted my classic VW bus to electric using Tesla parts. I'm getting it ready for van life! I’ve never felt such a big sense of achievement from a project and I’m so excited to show you! Please subscribe to stay up to date on this Series!
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This was all filmed before COVID-19
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[@Louis]

This was all filmed before COVID-19

[@netto92now]

I miss normal life, cool vid

[@dannydanny9875]

I think the Roof needs to be lifted so you won't bonk your Head :-O

[@wiggledytoes]

You need Jenelle

[@dannydanny9875]

@Anita Miklos ???

[@joshb5416]

Looking forward to this series

[@FerdinandZebua]

I distinctly remember over two years ago Louis, me commenting on your old VW camper video, suggesting you meet up with Jehu. So awesome seeing this actually happen!

[@DeanRead]

Yes Louis.... Can't wait wait to follow this build and for the road trips that will undoubtedly follow.

[@JakeMillerDoesTravel]

Seriously, it’s going to be great!

[@DeanRead]

@@JakeMillerDoesTravel Looking forward to seeing how much range they get from it once it's done.

[@tabottietjen3186]

Great video Louie. As someone who has followed you for a few years and I always thought your talk didn't equal up to your actions, this is amazing! Electric is truly the future. I to drove an electric bike for several years and now drive a Model 3. I would convert a bus myself if I was more adventurous. Jehu is a legend too so thanks for getting him some more exposure

[@kyland]

Wow!! So much passion and love and dedication into this project! Your curiousity is inspiring! I can't wait to see more!

[@doncarlo5]

dude you're freak ... I love that ... you're an inspiration for all of us, for three reasons: 1. because you took the iconic VW T2 (surfer van) for the project 2. because you have the guts to go for it, even if you're not a rocket scientist 3. you're not afraid to fail, and this, for me, it's what really counts in life

[@TomKenyon1878]

Awesome Louis!!!! Only 20 seconds in and already excited for this

[@jayweezy3264]

russel brand when u give him science n stuff instead of crack.

[@andyastrand]

And take away his internet

[@Boohbah602]

Sad thing I get my news from Russel these days lol 😂

[@marfisgubben]

This is still my favorite video on KZbin. Love everything about it!

[@thedruekefamilyadventures8890]

This is so cool!! You are living the life! I am feeling inspired!

[@jakobisio467]

Following your journey for years with a few breaks but stuff like this makes you one of the greatest creators on yt. No way I could scroll past that 🚀🚀

[@LetsTurnItUpWorld]

What an absolutely dream to have your dream converted in Electric! Nice job to have the courage and patience to make that work!

[@LiveTheDash]

best vid you have made in AGES!! cant wait too follow this build and glad to have you back bro. the YT OG is back!

[@Rio_Lillebekk]

This made my day !!! Thanks a lot Louis for this great idea !!! i will convert my dream VW in an electric one !!! all the best from Vienna !

[@bearpits]

so excited for this. VW Bus era was my favorite time of the vlog. Glad to see it Louis !!

[@therhino5831]

Love how your back I’m going to watch all your videos from this one I need to catch up love the work excited to see the progress love you Louise

[@Maximillieeee]

Soooo glad you are telling this story, thanks 🙏🏼

[@lianessyes7238]

Jehu is a total legend! So lucky for you to have connected with him and receive his guidance. You are building my dream camper van. Have fun Louis. Nice one.

[@SweetnSourqt3]

This is so cool! Looking forward to the rest of this series (and the end result)! ✨

[@sandyc6569]

Very excited on following this Van transformation!!!!!! 😊👍

[@luvyou-baby]

This is super interesting! Looking forward to these video series

[@edwinsgeneration]

So cool, man. I admire how I afraid you are to start and stick to projects like this no matter how foreign they are.

[@torbengilbert2995]

I loved the video so much. I watched the full ads. Dude you build my dream bus!!! I bought a 2015 E-golf and love my EV.

[@Max.J944]

Cannot wait to see what the van looks like when its done! Love your videos Louis, keep it up 👍🏼-- Live The Adventure 😝

[@JordanPike]

I am so absolutely excited for this series. The world needs more people like Louis! Can't wait to have an electric car myself and not have to burn any more fossil fuels for regular vehicle travel. Thank you for sharing this adventure Louis and investing in electric! Yew!

[@AxelPellerei]

Can't wait to watch the next episode! This is going to look amazing :)

[@4Simmix4]

it finally started! :) can't wait for more

[@gabrielalexander8836]

Lmao, first the bump then the door swinging open.. love it😆

[@yurii.lompart]

So amazing project 🤩 It's my dream to build an electric van and travel all around the world. Tip: if you have a battery higher than 48vdc, you can use directly all your chargers, induction cooker, an even inverter fridge without any additional inverter from DC to AC. I made tests and its works awesome, because in every charger AC turns to DC. And you don't need to do it multiple times.

[@cwharton]

This is very exciting. Can't wait to see the next upload

[@DrejcD]

BOOM! CONTENT! Yes, yes, yes! 🥰

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

I’m glad you’re showing all the bad bits as well as the good bits.. makes it more realistic 🤘🤪

[@RayaWasHere]

I have never seen anyone work so hard on any project before. Sooo many months in the making. I’m so proud of you!! ❤️❤️

[@AppyG]

I agree, also I love watching stuff like this as there’s not much content out there like this on KZbin hopefully his videos blows up and recover some of the cost that he’s out on this project none the less it will be all for a good cause, love the movement guys!!

[@krusher74]

what do you think a mechanic is doing 40 hours a week?

[@AppyG]

@@krusher74 What?

[@theDHelement]

Looks like you haven't seen some project cars/builds

[@AppyG]

@Johnny Dong Guys I’ve seen many projects yes but not many on like where you switch a petrol/diesel engine van for a full electric, I’m not on about any other normal project or engine swap, as I don’t watch electric swaps or electric cars for that matter, and being a van lover I just thought I’d share my thoughts on this video and say there’s not many video’s of of this this on here maybe it is but I’ve not seem them, I don’t quite understand, “what do you think a mechanic is doing 40 hours a week” of course I know they do, you just answered your own question they’re a mechanic, but Louis ain’t a mechanic is he.

[@lyiansoria1013]

I’ve always wanted to see if I can do this in the future! This is so great and I’m so happy and proud of you for doing this I can’t wait for your new adventures

[@ashleywilson5523]

Love this! So glad you kept it alive!

[@philmorgan4511]

Epic stuff man!! Classic FunForLouis vibes, love it!!

[@yeknommonkey]

Sees title, ooh I'm gonna do that, 30 seconds in, oh no im not.... Amazing work.

[@brendanepettit]

This looks awesome looking forward to see how it comes together!

[@KristenandSam]

Such a cool build! Cannot wait to watch more!

[@justvish]

Hey Grandpa!(of Vlogging) I watched the full video without scrubbing. Nice to you see you back with this banger. Love it! Can't bliv it's gonna be 2021 in I'm still watching FunForLouis.

[@VEE3RDEYE]

You’ve always done the most interesting vehicle builds

[@Mac0SXTutorials101]

His Van and Busses he’s renovated were so dope

[@philp9957]

he doesn't actually build anything. He gets other people to do it.. Having $ to blow on stuff isn't really a 'skill' per-se.

[@garethorrill6651]

@@philp9957 Yeah, I picked up on this. At the start he emphasises on how he's going into this big project with 'no knowledge' - who cares when someone else is doing the work. Either way, its a great project though. Interesting watch

[@MartinZeme]

He literally has a team of people doing all the work! Also Project Binky guys would like to have a word about most interesting vehicle build.

[@QueenDaenerysTargaryen]

Yes

[@kombilife]

NICE ONE LOUIS! Great episode! I will tell my subs to come check it out!

[@Louis]

thanks bro! appreciate it! ✌🏼next time you're in California I'll have to take you for a ride!

[@tomsummers1137]

Did you catch me at minute 4, Alaska’s Dad?

[@paxwallacejazz]

@@Louis I'm one of Kombi Life subs but my normal feed sent me here. I wish I were in a position to follow in your footsteps$! but I'm a hand to mouth street musician living in a caravan in Copenhagen dk American expat jazz pianist composer any $ I generate goes to basic living expenses because as an American I can't take advantage of the wonderful Danish safety net but will sub bro.☯️✌

[@transportevolved]

So proud of you Louis!

[@xroadventure9348]

wow incredible. we were just talking about rebuilding old vans with newer electric engines! that is so so cool WOW. So proud of all you’ve accomplished with all your builds, you should be so proud of what you’ve accomplished. keep going! we’re new to vanlife youtube community and cannot wait to make inspiring videos like these to drive people to live their dreams and be free. thanks for this video and can’t wait for the next one! any feedback and/or support you can give to us would be greatly appreciated!

[@TLuijpen]

It's gonna happen!!!!!!! Good luck, Louis!!

[@julianweisse5854]

Sweet! Dreaming of doing this to my bay window since 5 years... It’s just so crazy expensive. But I think it’s time now.

[@lilymae859]

Instant sub!!! Looking forward to learning all about converting a van to electric ⚡️

[@danielspoerle9657]

Being a licenced electrician, mechanic, building engineer and master HVAC license holder. Also a lover of camping and nature. I found this build incredibly interesting. Good job man. Hope Elon Musk takes note and builds a production van. You could definitely give him some tips and ideas!

[@WilliamLeonard]

The part where the door of the bus opened and you kept driving like nothing had happened was so funny! 😂

[@russellscott1151]

So cool. I’m going to have to watch the rest of the build now :)

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} aaaahhhyeah.....GREAT VIDEO...GREAT JOB

[@bbking0064]

Interesting project. I'm looking forward to the series.

[@yajbgaming]

This is so satisfying, this is the kind of video i want to watch.

[@kaydesign]

I had the same ‘highttop’ T2 bus traveled also true Europe, but never had a issue. You can drive vintage with just good maintenance and driving careful. That said, going electric is awesome, love this project!

[@biasvita]

So cool Louis! Congrats!

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Really enjoyed watching this. Thanks!

[@BenEllefson]

Stoked for this series!

[@josh3570]

It’s nice to watch one of your vids again!

[@chrisrobinson-jones8677]

Absolutely love this!

[@YoutuberJeremy]

Awesome to see you having fun still! keep it rad louis

[@MajesticG0rilla]

you are awesome. This was a great video to watch!

[@xoandgabbs75]

wow this is awesome! cheers for sharing!

[@iamrjdennis]

So awesome, Louis!! 😊

[@killianociardubhain414]

Yes! The beauty, depth & character of a vintage VW camper combined with the clean, green, reliability of an electric vehicle. This is the dream.

[@dopeass791]

Look up litium mining you tool. Electric cars pollute more than a gas car...

[@dopeass791]

Also the electricy you charge it with often comes from coal power plants

[@MrHotsharkAble]

As someone always fascinated by awesome build projects but knows nothing about it, this is super interesting to see, looking forward to the next one!

[@MusketPhotography]

oh wow I am really looking forward to watching these. I brought an electric car a few months ago and love it.

[@mystify79]

Love this series xxx

[@Ma6ik]

Ahhh i remember the boom bus!! the hiphop days man

[@FlyingNLman]

How cool is this video?! Good job louis. I enjoyed this :)

[@Whereisshellymiscavige]

So glad I came across this video!

[@kazardomain]

when you mentioned Jehu Garcia I was like...this is going to be interesting..I love his works.electric car movement.make earth healthy...This is the way.

[@SedonaChristina]

This was so cool to watch! So exciting! Congrats on the new adventure!

[@243SendIt]

I love this idea of taken these classic or old cars and turning them into electrics it breathes them new lives and make them more eco-friendly

[@KegosNation]

Louis! This video is fantastic! Great edit too 👌

[@andrewoccleshaw359]

I would love to change my 2018 promaster to electric in the future. So I'm keeping my eyes open to these type of projects. Good luck to you.

[@VTwin_Nomad]

Nice idea if you can't find parts for the original combustion engine. Definitely fun. Batteries are not CO2 neutral. Not by far. Especially not with US electricity. But better than the old engine

[@AGENTFORTETV]

DUDE Yes!! Energetic episode!

[@aidans9010]

This is just another level, you're a pro now!!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

This is awesome! Have always wanted to get a mold Beetle and do something similar. Following! Would love to see an itemized break down of costs!

[@teamhumble]

also running silent means making vlogs is gonna be a trip too, inside and out (on the roof!) looking forward to seeing the rest of this unfold.

[@chuggingalong]

Louis + vehicles = guaranteed amazing content 👏

[@InnovationDiscoveries]

Exactly✌️

[@raymondmumford6255]

Loving this adventure 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@timoteus78]

Plant powered, nice! 🌿✌️❤️

[@andymartinez1426]

Can’t not wait to see more

[@DANDIIDAY1111]

Yessss this is amazing

[@simple-session]

So awesome!

[@kazparzyxzpenualt8111]

Right behind you as soon as I can find my round tuit!

[@timspisar]

So cool Louis! I absolutely love this.

[@Skiridr22]

I’m excited for their build 😎

[@thehealingvibration]

Exciting adventure!

[@stenvikteam]

This videi will blow up!

[@ierik]

Now, this is cool. Keep up the good work.

[@alexgalston4193]

This is so awesome!! I’d love to convert my 23 window

[@lwindowsky]

Never cease to amaze Louis

[@michaelbetancourt9699]

Puerto Rico in the house 🇵🇷

[@user-us6ce7me8k]

Wow! That's awesome 👍👍

[@oviduran]

I have seen Jehu in another video and he is a legend. Wepa Boricua!

[@my_bulli3761]

Love the idea !😍

[@netto92now]

Can't wait for the follow bun, I get my EV early next year in the UK. But these conversions narenso so cool.

[@jayrocplie]

Such an awesome idea