Is this the best electric vehicle in the world?

Never mind Teslas, Nissan Leafs, Polestars or Renault Zoes, in this episode we take a look at what we think is the best EV in the world. The Tesla powered VW Crewcab. It's certainly no Tesla Cybertruck but it has 6 seats, a 100kWh battery pack, CCS charging, a pickup on the back and can tow. It's suitable for the family and work and looks great too.
Is there a better electric vehicle out there, or is this the best electric car in the world?

[@laurieharper1526]

Calling it a "Voltswagen" is genius. The perfect vehicle for people who do outdoor things. I love the stealth/sleeper vibe, too.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Let's be honest VW *Really* missed a trick there!? . "ID.3" or "Voltswagen" ? No contest.

[@ianmangham4570]

Horace Pinker

[@badchefi]

@@rogerstarkey5390 hippies have been calling electric bugs voltswagens since the 70’s so it’s a bit of an old hat for them by now.

[@pieteri.duplessis]

No, for my money, there can't be any better. I love it, makes me nostalgic because I used to work at VWSA where this one was built - started there in 1970 but this rage were still in production. With regards to the original's nought to sixty, we used to say you need a calendar to measure that, not a stop watch. Happy driving.

[@ElectricClassicCars]

A calendar..love it. 😆😁👍

[@evanhil02]

This is exactly the car I need! Six seats, towing, and truck bed! Why can’t any automaker see the need for such a true utility vehicle?!!

[@lsh3rd]

No automaker would be able to make this vehicle today due to safety concerns... the closest would be the Canoo, but they've pushed the driver way back, which kind of un-does the packaging practicality of the original VW type 2.

[@paulbussey6096]

As a ‘71 bay owner I fully appreciate this EV dream conversion. Cruising at 70, the stuff of dreams 😂Absolutely love it!

[@m.i.andersen8167]

I drove both this and a short Land Rover when I was very young and worked for the Danish Air Force. After a whole day on the Land Rover's 1/2 inch "cushioned seat" you were very tired at a certain point. The VWen was much more comfortable to drive, and with the engine at the very rear it performed surprisingly well off-road and on slippery mud roads. With the batteries in the middle of your updated model, I can imagine that the weight distribution is close to optimal.

[@whirving]

I love the cab over configuration and have owned a bay VW van. I don't understand why the domestic van/truck makers never made a consumer level cab over? There are loads of commercial vehicles so I assume the safety aspects have been addressed. Anyhow, I agree, that is for me the perfect configuration for an EV. Oh...and considering the sleeper aspect, I had a friend who was a Porche mechanic who put a 911 motor and trans in his bay van. We used to go to mountain bike races loaded up and the confusion of the big tire truck crowd when we'd pass them uphill on the freeway was priceless.

[@jcambeul5338]

Richard, I truly love the enthusiasm you and Tim exhibit about these vehicles. Being legally blind and a guide dog handler I will never have the opportunity to drive and appreciate the driving experience of one of these beautiful cars. That said, I am a huge car nut and I worked with my father on serval classic cars. So thank you both for allowing to live vicariously through your channel. Merry Christmas from the other side of the pond, and a very Happy New Years to you both and your families and the greater ECC family as well.🎉😊🎉

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks for your kind words and glad you like our channel. Happy Christmas and new year to you too. Plenty more Classic EV content planned for next year. 👍😀

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks. Have a great Christmas 🎄🎄🎄😁👍

[@Mrcurlywhirly]

This is excellent work you have done with this dual cab, brilliant vehicle to convert. I love type2s, have owned 6 or 7 splits including a couple of 23 window sambas, its clever engineering considering it has exactly the same wheelbase as a beetle. One thing they did not excel at was 100kph in a cross wind... real white knuckle touring at that speed - if you got there. BTW - In Australia, this version of the type2 was available for next to nothing way back in the 70s, tradespeople didnt like having to lift gear that high to load the tray, and utes remained far more popular, so second hand they were cheap as chips.. a far cry from the insane costs of todays VW classic market.

[@dougdority5589]

Maybe not better, but the Canoo EV demonstrates how smart the packaging of the crew cab vws was. I am hoping that they make it to production.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

I think they're already in production. If you watched the Munro video, the "blanked out" white delivery van is a Walmart unit. When you consider they have 3500+ Superstores in the US, each with who knows how many vans, plus 500 smaller stores, there must be well over 50,000 vehicles at a conservative estimate. Just like Rivian with Amazon , that's a great foundation. Not to mention Walmart had pledged to be all electric in the stores by I think 2025(?)

[@badchefi]

the best EV isn’t the safest. But the coolest for sure!

[@nos9784]

I looked it up, and i was disappointed with the design. Am I the only person who thinks "a box with some aerodynamic rounding" is a better design than "weird as hell star trek shuttle", or whatever else designers come up with? Form follows function, not the other way round.

[@karlbe8414]

I briefly had a '69 bus, then for 35 years a '71 pop top bus. So, yes, I absolutely have very good feelings about your practical pick up! Love the stealth use of original knobs, storage space. What I don't miss was fighting the rust, the clunky steering box and spoon in oatmeal stick shift. I enjoyed/abused mine on dirt roads in Baja, many years ago. It was not practical for me to have a 15 mpg vehicle, so it spent its time as a lockable storage unit in my carport , until some guy offered to buy it for 2x of what I though it was worth. Such good times in that bus. :( Can you make me a left hand steer model for 30K?

[@Turk380]

what a bonkers build! I've never seen one with the engine bay used as a boot, nor have I ever seen a DIY build with CCS charging I don't think! and a 100kw pack! holy crap! I'd say you have that one sorted.

[@timburnette5914]

I really wish your show would come back on. I loved it. I actually have the shows taped and will go back and watch from time to time! Awesome Vw crew cab

[@ekim000]

I restored a '59 crew and ran it as a daily driver for near on 10 years. Your's is beautifully done and had i not sold mine to a collector I would have loved to have done what you've done with yours.

[@Firkinnel]

The only downside is it lacks all the safety features we have got used to. No airbags, crumple zones that don't involve your legs, head restraints on front seats. I am sure ABS would have been fitted as Richards hopefully upgraded the brakiing system. 400bhp + drum brakes wouldn't be fun. Hopefully the glass is safety or laminated at least. I would prefer range over extreme performance though. Great show by the way !

[@thequixotryworkshop2424]

Great car, totally agree. Few years ago I had a 1974 VW DC exactly like this, was planning an EV conversion but sadly due to insufficient time and funds had to sell everything as an unfinished project. This is my dream car… Well done and enjoy this beauty!

[@jonathanbeckett9457]

Another great video. I take great inspiration from your videos as I have wanted to convert a VW bus for some time now. I hadn’t considered a dual cab. I also want to convert an Austin 1800.

[@shanehowle8894]

I think your right … Battery weight just ahead of drive wheels, 6 man cab + great cargo spaces and 0-60 in 5 sounds fun and practical

[@murrieteacher]

Another great video Richard. Thank mate. I will put that idea on my wish list.

[@simonjones1049]

My first experience (and surprise) of electric power was an electric dirt bike and electric quad for my two sons. The acceleration on the quad especially was blistering and it hit 20/25mph with no effort at all. When I upgraded I got them 50cc petrol items, and was dissapointed, as they didn't perform anywhere near as well as the electric ones..!! Thought we were upping power and performance, but turned out not to be the case at all. Was an eye opener..!! Enjoy your videos and the content. Keep up the good work and look forward to what you have planned for the future....

[@blakkat531]

I have a 73, type 181 that needs a resto. You have set the wheels in my mind rolling. Glad I found you!

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Welcome aboard!

[@a5-30-31cts]

I've been following EV's for the past 3 years, have reserved an Aptera (400 mile, 40kwh), and am a DIY e-bike builder. I also used to own a yellow/white1973 VW Transporter. With its 100kwh Tesla packs (200-250 mile range), and Tesla RWD 400hp motor, I MUST agree - this IS indeed the BEST EV in the world IMO. It is FUN, multi-use (commuting, hauling, camping, work, everything! One can spend a million $ on a new latest and greatest vehicle and still not have the FUN, the driving satisfaction and the sheer utility of this machine.

[@saneauto]

I like the idea of the Aptera. I hope they survive the financial crises and get to build and improve lots of vehicles. For right now Im still betting on (invested in) Tesla.

[@Tarry_Plaguer]

Really makes me wish I still had my old 62 VW European Touring style bus, the one with the curved back corner windows and the oval shaped windows above the rain channel. If I could have converted it the same way back in the late 70's early 80's when I owned it, would probably still be driving it today. Was a restoration project my dad and I did. Looked really nice when we were done. Was two tone, gloss black on the bottom and the top above the rain channel (Is that the right word?), and silver around the windows and dipping down the point in front following the curve. Had tubular steel bumpers made. Strait bar across the back and a "D shaped bumper on front with fog lights on it. Where the canvas tarp on top used to be we made a wooden frame and put in a smoked plexiglass top, so it had one HUGE sunroof. Tinted the side windows and had black headliner with grey padded side panels. Seats were black vinyl back and sides with grey cloth seats. Same for the benches. She was LOUD though. They hadn't really gotten the soundproofing and sound deadening materials we have now. She had a good engine in her. Our mechanic was actually a former VW specialist from Germany. He had her purring like a kitten, just a very LOUD kitten. Ended up selling her to a family that lived up near Astoria, Oregon in 1982 or 83. Never saw her again. Kept hoping I would spot her while watching Short Circuit, or Kindergarden Cop since they filmed them there. Never did spot her though. (sigh)😞

[@paulbussey6096]

Sounds like you had a Samba and I know it probably wasn’t practical but would have been worth keeping. Even unrestored they reach eye watering sums and EVing that would have been awesome.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

IDEA!! fabricate a load cover to help aero! Make it such that it slopes from the back of the cab, straight to the rear of the bed. "CYBERDUB" is born! 😂

[@neilmckechnie6638]

Great video. Here are some suggestions to improve the already brilliant green monster: 1) Increase the battery pack by utilising the space under the crew cab bench seating. 2) Make it a central driving position, with cameras instead of wing mirrors, retaining a passenger seat on either side of the driver. 3) 4x4 transmission to take advantage of the increased power and to lower the risk of tail slides when the flat-bed is not under load. 4) Design a rigid, bolt-on/ off hard-top canopy above the flat-bed to give as additional option to change the use of the vehicle, practicality wise and to complete the bullet-look. 5) Bigger wheels What about electrifying a double-cab Unimog. With 450hp and increased torque from a Tesla motor it would be a go anywhere vehicle.

[@spudproductions7606]

Wow, big ideas. Like the Unimog suggestion. 👍😀

[@jannepeltonen2036]

There's a pretty well known travel vlogger currently driving through southern US on a self converted electric VW bus that'd probably be envious as heck of your car :D That's quite an awesome vehicle you've got there!

[@craig8638]

As a surfer I absolutely love this. Even before you showed us where you can warm and dry your suit. Man that would come in handy on cold Northern California days.

[@Joram0611]

I can write a really really long story about why I like it… but quite frankly "I just want it, now" :) Good range, good space, amazing character, great colour, awesome and charismatic van. Yeah, I wish they'd make these type of cars all over again (but electrified).

[@grrvaes]

In Brazil we call this one kombi. Extremely popular here together with fusca (vw bettle), but I rarely see one of those these days... And had never seen one with the deck, only the full thing. Love the car, love the conversion, the fuel gage is beautiful maintaining the original looks. My dream is to convert another VW, a "Brasilia", I don't know if it exists outside Brazil, but yeah, one day haha

[@neilcurson4505]

1964 chugged from Lancashire to northern Spain and back in a splitty 4 adults 3 days each way, quite an adventure.

[@seanchallenge]

Awesome i loved my Uncle's Kombi in the 70s in Durban South Africa. Thank you for your amazing channel.

[@spudproductions7606]

Welcome, thanks for watching 👍😀

[@ProfSimonHolland]

totaly agree....we need a ev just like this.

[@liammacfee7331]

I really really love your builds, so much better than whatever electric car from the normal manufacturers. Builds with all the love and soul possible. If I ever get to be a millionaire, being able to buy whatever car I could, it would not be a normal car, but a special build from you. That WV is simply incredible. :)

[@joshaalders3029]

Love this conversion! Fantastic machine! These things are hard to find in North America, thinking of doing the same thing about my 1979 d350 crew cab (a bit heavier though)

[@davem5230]

Really practical all rounder. Love the CCS for the longer journeys.

[@JG-mp5nb]

I’m with you on a super practical vehicle. Upright sitting, tremendous views from the cab, and wing windows! The interior is first rate.

[@g0fvt]

I was surprised whe you opened the engine bay, I had expected to see an electric motor attached to the original gearbox like many conversions. Very nice, way back in 1971 my parents bought a new camper, it later got a fuel injected Variant engine and was fun like that. This of course is leagues madder.

[@jasonanderson420]

Richard you have built my dream car and I love the de-chromed look. Maybe one day I will get to have one just like yours down here in Australia.

[@LLP3360]

Brillant, excellent work !

[@ionopitrez5280]

Just a perfect job...great details

[@rogerstarkey5390]

I was watching a report on Munro live yesterday were they were testing the Canoo EV. I posted a comment "The military (flatbed) version in a 21st century VW Type 2 pickup" (Even had the fold down panels)

[@larsvaneynde4281]

Love the build and practicality but I wouldn't wanna be in it when it crashes. The classic seats look great but I wonder how comfortable they are. I assume having to charge every 200 miles will help reduce back/neck pain for long drives 🙂. I'd take one of these any day though, looks amazing and I would love to have 6 seats in my car.

[@jayalkhurafy1091]

lovly good work 👍. I waish you can convert W124 80s Mercedes I love to see that and perhaps buy the conversion kit

[@oneaboveheights]

I think you nailed it! I would love to have the specs. Brilliant!

[@jps30]

I've always loved classic car interiors which is why I don't care for hot rods. Loved that you kept the inside classic.

[@PaddleVan]

Thankyou for building it .. what a wonderful treat ..What about a solar rack instead of a canvas top??

[@erebostd]

I like my electric VW more, but this is a bloody good car (The Point is I Wouldn’t put my Family in there, because of the Crash characteristics) - amazing work 😊👍

[@petermosdell580]

Just love it. I have a 76 late bay crew cab also from SA. It makes me smile every time I drive it. Sadly I don’t have the readies for an electric conversion - but I can dream 😉

[@glenhardy4770]

I enjoyed your video VERY much! I believe you have done a BRILLIANT job converting it to electric! You explained it perfectly too! Thank You for the idea.

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks Glen 👍😀

[@briansaunders4745]

Really is a beautiful VW! That color...I keep looking at it, so unique. Really well done. Especially like the demo for the wing window. Tesla's do not have wing windows!! You are one up!

[@richardjohnson7563]

Great Video, Great Work, Great Vehicle! Thanks for sharing.

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks for watching!

[@3amscribbles449]

Woah that take off at the start giving sleeper vibes

[@IRONJUNK625]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Wonderful job, great work!!

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks. ❤️👍

[@KTPurdy]

Love the styling, and yet it's the best EV around. Loads of space and range. Love the fact that he sidewall of bed are removable.

[@KimballHansen]

Clearly THE BEST electric car I've seen and a very good video to boot. Congratulations! I grew up with Volkswagens - beetles and buses - and love to see this transition to Voltswagens. Fantastic!!

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks 👍

[@James_T_Quirk]

I have watched this video 3 times, Magnificent VW Twin Cab, I have previously watched the Earlier Videos of This VW from a couple of years ago, (I have a Copy on Phone to show Petrol Heads), I also remember seeing one once with side boards removed & a Slide on Camper Top, Huge Fiberglass with a sloped "Aerodynamic" section over cabin, a disaster, fitted at a Caravan Park, the owner was whinging about CROSS WINDS, other Drivers being annoyed on Hills, and Fuel Consumption had increased, But a Smaller Slide On, or even a canopy, Level to top of Cabin sitting on that Deck, would make it a excellent get-away vehicle, with some Solar Panels on roof of Camper Section, but I would add a slide in/out Kitchen were rear seats are, See I do not own one & how inspired it makes me to build things, You are a Lucky Man..

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Those are some good ideas. 👍

[@pwolkowicki]

A very interesting conversion. Congratulations!

[@mdc4runner]

Not to blow smoke up your tailpipe but 100% agree, best electric vehicle. Quite envious

[@minisurfboardscouk]

Just love this bay crew cab and love the fact you still have one of my mini surfboards on the rear view mirror! I can’t really think of a better vehicle ambassador ! If I had to think of a extra MOD for it ! It would be a very lightweight bolt on rear bed camping pod so you could go off on longer camping trips ! Keep up the great work But great build

[@spudproductions7606]

Board looks great. 👍 I like the bolt on rear pod idea too 👍😀

[@roberthocking9138]

Wonderful job, looks good and goes like the wind with no noisey engine. 👍💪

[@samhartfieldlewis5247]

That is absolutely mega, really impressed. Looks totally standard brilliant, also just looked at your website. Was walking the dog this morning Thinking about my 21 year old truck been EV and then seen this. 🙈

[@charlesgraphman4192]

Absolutely correct! I have never seen one but it does check all of the boxes. Love the simplicity of the styling and the utility.

[@spudproductions7606]

👍👍

[@perforations6234]

that's gorgeous... how does heating work?

[@wellsteadfamilytv9687]

Absolutely brilliant, I’d love one

[@paulgardner5665]

Love this! Had two VWs and the family of my best friend growing up had a VW bus. I can still remember all the details inside and the unique whirring sound of the engine. You may have addressed this in previous videos, but I'm curious why you use the CCS plug. Here in the U.S. the fast chargers using CCS are very spotty in quality and quantity, while Tesla's network is pretty consistent and widespread. Is it to better use level 2 chargers for overnight public charging? (I have a Chevy Bolt with CCS plug.)

[@ElectricClassicCars]

The CCS network will grow, just like it has in Europe. It has to if EVs are to take off in the US. 👍

[@josephwynn42]

AS FOR ME,,,CUT AND FIT WIDER REAR FENDERS AN ADD WIDER TIRES MORE STABLE AND COOL LOOKING...BUT STILL I LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE.

[@pukicat]

Thank you for the brilliant video and for the joke about New Zealand decks. Cheers mate!

[@m.i.andersen8167]

You are absolutely right. No one in their right mind would disagree that this is the best all round car!. Back when they didn't have an electric motor, they were also fun to drive, with an empty bed they could almost jump around corners (almost without tipping over). The new ID. Buzz looks cool but we need to make a campaign to get WV to start a production of your electric minibus, maybe they can find the tooling to make it in some dusty warehouse somewhere in Brazil? When the head of VW gets a 5 min. test drive in yours, he is definitely convinced :)

[@Turk380]

if they made a DOKA Buzz, it would wind up with a bed probably smaller than that of the Rover he mentioned. Buzz is like you're driving your T1-T3 from the middle seat!

[@simonyoung5480]

Fishin brilliant how do I get one? I love the Reno EV thinking and design ethic. Will need to DM you to get this tech down under

[@truthcam1]

That is the sweetest buss - and I agree as a bus owner myself that you cant get better - >

[@Roger-go6jc]

I've driven Kombi's and Beetle's a lot. and loved them. And youv'e rectified all the shortcomings. If for some crazy reason you get sick of it... pick me!

[@elvisfisser7264]

Great job, got a 74 bay standing around, good idea😉

[@gbickell]

That's a beaut you've got there. I'd like to see more vehicles like that

[@errolcain1780]

Yea mon ,great look,Billy here from Jamaica 🇯🇲 🙌 bless up, I have one just like yours 1973 Crew Cab and I am in the process of restoring it, don't know how I can send you a pic.

[@spudproductions7606]

Welcome Billy, could you post the pic on one of the ECC social media channels? Facebook, twitter or instagrams. 👍😀

[@MarkHey]

My uncle used to have a VW Westfalia Camping on the same base and i could borrow it several times. Drove to the south of France, Croatia, and to surf spots in Germany . Luved it. So , since i dont need a pickup, id prefer this same technology but as a Bus/Westfalia Camper. And yes i know , right were u put the battery in ur Crewcab theres legroom in a bus, but my uncle, always a genius, put a bench/cargospace/rearbench/base of a folding bed right there. So be my guest and fill this with the battery, and we would be friends forever ;-)

[@spudproductions7606]

Keep an eye open for our next episode. 👍😀

[@MarkHey]

@@spudproductions7606 Now u got me hopin .. ;-)

[@michaelanderson3771]

Great looking ute Richard. Only issue is these are getting to be so expensive for the Old VW. IMO an old Bedford Van or Toyota Highace vans also ideal candidates for electrification.

[@wallyblackler46]

My grandfather had one of those when I was a kid

[@rogersperrling]

Exactly what we need also here in manila for shopping, heavy transports and excursions to the beach etc...

[@motorv8N]

Super cool conversion. Love the colour too. I have been mulling a similar project with my ‘49 Jeep although battery space is a much bigger problem with it. The only thing that would keep me from using either of our vehicles as full on daily drivers tho is we’re both gonna absolutely die in any kind of collision on today’s motorways. I’m a buzz kill I know… 😢

[@111kernow]

Cool as heck, and pretty practical too, but the head-on crash resistance is scarily low and the rear legroom looks fairly limited

[@bryandickerson5365]

Yeah, Richard, you make a strong argument! It’s hard to beat cab-forward trucks for utility. I had an ‘88 Toyota 4X4 pickup truck as my farm truck for years, but when I found an imported (Japan-USA) ‘90 Nissan 4X4 Vanette (cab-forward) w/ hydraulic dump bed it was love at first sight! It’s so maneuverable and compact yet has a big, flat 5’X8’ dump bed and 3/4 ton capacity. The thing that would make it even better would be electric power! As an EV it would have LOADS more slow speed torque allowing larger wheels for more traction and ground clearance. Damn, I wish I had the $ to pull that off. Someday!!

[@harrytolitsas1537]

A masterpiece! Youve shown us how its done!

[@sennlich]

Great Done! Do you sell it ? How much would it cost then? Thanks.

[@Paulman50]

In 1st gear mine can drive on the starter motor, that would make mine the cheapest highbrid, cheers from New Zealand

[@Cooliemasteroz]

There’s no doubt about it, a rear wheel drive with a rear or mid engine vehicle is the best for electric conversion. A step further would be to have a different differential where the casting has a yoke so that the input shaft is parallel to the main axle with a smaller motor each side for balance and maybe even for improved efficiency would take a lot of stress out of the set up. I personally would settle for about 2/3 of the power if it meant an increase in range as I’m in Australia and we need greater range.

[@gmcobrasnake]

The best of both worlds! ;))) Love it! ;))) They should make more of this on the market!!! ;)

[@jimcabezola3051]

That is a lovely colour, too! I prefer these classics upgraded to EV to the prams made by automakers today.

[@dantepastro8465]

What a A1 refreshing video, an antithesis of what we typically get here in North America which are loaded full of salesmanship attitude obstructing the meager content of the videos. Please, don't change your style. Wonderful vehicle! Could you give me a range of cost I should be prepared to spend on the electric conversion only? And what weight increase should I expect. Thank you.

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks. Costs vary depending on the vehicle and customer requirements. Weight is generally the same as ICE with full tank of fuel but has much improved weight distribution. 👍😀

[@creightonjensen6889]

They really are very useful cars, they make the most of their footprint compared to cars of similar length. Had a kombi variant growing up, could haul anything-lumber, rock band gear, appliances, the Christmas tree, even an Optimist sailboat. Would be curious to see what you did to convert it-how you put the batteries in the midsection and altered the drivetrain.

[@sincerewyd2285]

Great job!! Wish I had one. This is ultimately the best electric out now

[@chargedgarage131]

Been loving the constant quality videos lately guys, but this one especially hit the spot given the setbacks I've been having on my own VW bus Tesla conversion. Reinforces why I'm doing it - although it's just a normal '73 bus (not DC) with a Tesla SDU and 75kWh battery it should still be very useful for many of the same reasons you mention, with the bonus of a back seat bed. Suggestion for future videos - perhaps more techy where you delve into how you control and tune your Tesla gear? Also the BMS and its user interface, CCS charging etc?

[@ElectricClassicCars]

More tech stuff to come for definite. No Tesla tuning, just plug and play with the EV Controls T-2C, soooo much better than anything else on the market. 👌

[@spudproductions7606]

Be sure to keep us posted with progress on your conversion. 👍😀

[@chargedgarage131]

@@ElectricClassicCars I learnt the hard way with a blown inverter using the opensourced controller, have changed to T-2C but it hasn't been smooth sailing yet. Had to send it back to EV controls for repair and waiting for its return. Look forward to more techy stuff, keep up the great work!

[@shadowscurse6199]

i've been wanting to make a electric beetle, but i know i wont be able to have it for another 7-10 years cause im 21, but i was wondering how much do you think i would need to spend on a conversion? I've done what i want in NFS just for an idea of what i want. But if theres custom interior(modern) with bodywork, great power like Tesla Plaid, with 150miles range and i live in canada not UK(yes i want right hand drive). I just want an idea to have a goal of how long ill need to save up, any idea how much it would cost? thanks for answering even if its approximative guess!

[@RetroElectric]

Cool! I’ve been looking for the perfect car/truck for family and having a truck bed. Also possibly a removable solar roof rack.

[@Vintage_Volts]

As always Moggy, spot on!!! Yes i do think there will be one vehicle better than that one……..shall we say at least equal…..that will be my TeZon:-). Shall do its first drive with in the next weeks, its 100kWh pack tesla model S with a 68 Volvo amazon Skin, seats 7, tow bar, and 4 wheel drive!!!!! Merry Xmas and great holidays!!!

[@spudproductions7606]

Send us a pic. Love to see it. 👍😀

[@shakers4u]

I love this Richard, I can’t think of a cooler or better looking or more practical EV.

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@davidmorris2234]

How can you say it's practical, when there is no mention about what it cost to convert with all of those expensive Tesla parts? I love it, and wish it were mine, but I doubt very much that it is a "practical" project for average wage earners. P.S. I have a 1970 Karmann Ghia coupe waiting for its electric conversion, as soon as I can find affordable components to make the project feasible.

[@brianpatmore8418]

Hi Richard, Down under to buy a transporter like yours costs several arms and legs. The vehicle is great and the payload area is great. Onya mate !!

[@allterrainrandy2587]

I love this! Such a cool vehicle. You have built 3 or 4 of my favorite vehicles! This, the landy, and the bug!

[@spudproductions7606]

👍

[@tomjohn8733]

Beautifully practical, very nice, the only suggestions, how easy would it be to make the front seat back fold down and put solar panels on top the cab to charge the vehicle batteries while camping, and is there a camper that fits the bay…and is this available in the U.S….

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Stunning vehicle ! And super practical.

[@georgedaville4662]

That is one cool motor Richard, and as you say ticks all of many boxes. The way the new car EV market is going, with expensive, over specified and very complicated cars being produced, the route of electrifying classics is going to grow significantly. The only problem is donor cars such as your bay and the like, and is the supply of recycled Tesla drive units infinite? Great video as always, and I note your command of world languages 😂😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😎

[@bluewanderer9903]

Most of these conversions are much more expensive than majority of new ev cars.

[@gormauslander]

@@alanmay7929 yeah, honestly can't wait for it to cost the same as a standard petrol car

[@James_T_Quirk]

There was a VW Dealer/Workshop here in Pendle Hill NSW Australia, Autobahn Motors, sadly they have closed recently, BUT when they were open they sold Twin Cab Kombi KITS, It was all Panels&chassis /frame from Kombi, on a Pallet, NEW, Fresh Manufacture, Imported from Chile/Brazil?, you had to assemble & Paint your Kombi, I wonder if this is still a options, somewhere on this planet ..

[@James_T_Quirk]

@@alanmay7929 Well the Story I was told these were "old Stock" after the shutdown, basically spares parts dept, etc, but all in the past now ..

[@mikeb1039]

Yamaha (and others) are deep into development of modular motor/battery/controller options to retrofit exisiting ice vehicles.

[@frankr111th]

Beautiful work!.

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀