When you think of DIY, you probably think of arts and crafts, home improvements or remodeling. But one VW fan took DIY to the extreme by converting a gasoline-fueled Beetle to a fully electric car that has speed and range comparable to the newest electrics on the market.
For an $18,000 investment, this do it yourselfers 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is now a highway-capable electric car. The converted Beetle can reach 85 miles per hour and has a range of 75 to 125 miles. Pretty amazing given he spent a fraction of what a brand new electric vehicle will cost.
It might not have all the creature comforts of todays high-end electrics, but it brings a style and panache that just cant be replicated. It is, after all, a classic Beetle. What more do you want?
Check out the complete interview and get a look at the inside of the revamped Beetle before they speed around Livermore, Calif. at the link below:
http://green.autoblog.com/2011/02/20/video-green-overdrive-electrified-vw-beetle/