I'm toying with convert a 2004 Crossfire to an EV. I've seen some CraigsList 2004 Crossfires for < $8K and yeah overall this isn't going to be cheap. I'm guessing $16K + car.

Performance wise, I'd be happy with a car that can hit 70 mph on the freeway and get to/from work 15 miles away.

Any idea on how much the 2004 engine weighs by itself?

Lithium cells are the way to go but it really raises the price.

Thoughts?

Another possible car is the Porsche 914 (weighs a LOT less) but heck, I don't really want a car from 1975. I want airbags, etc.

Thanks,
Mark

 

WOW! really? Have you calculated how long the payback would be? If it ever happens @ 30 miles daily commute.

 

This will never pay back except as a nifty project and learning how to do it! I think my 10 yr old son would learn a lot (as would I) on the project.

The $16K would be a pretty nice conversion with reasonable performance.

Mark

 

I guess the cost could be brought down by selling off:
-engine
-exhaust
-gas tank
-fuel pump
-alternator
-etc

but this doesn't seem like it would be worth a whole lot.

Mark