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by DavidH74
Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Beetle, Leaf Conversion
Replies: 9
Views: 2448

Re: 1970 Beetle, Leaf Conversion

Thanks all, I did look at the outlander rear motor as well but figured a complete leaf would have all matching components. Regarding the batteries I would probably not use the full pack because even the smallest pack weighs around 300kg apparently 😳. If I can get a range of around 50 miles I would b...
by DavidH74
Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1970 Beetle, Leaf Conversion
Replies: 9
Views: 2448

1970 Beetle, Leaf Conversion

Hi All I have been researching for a while now on converting my old 1970 Beetle to EV. I looked at Warp9's and HPEV AC-30 and such but they all have huge prices attached to them. I think I have narrowed it down to going the Nissan Leaf route. I plan to use the exisiting Beetle gearbox and make a pla...
by DavidH74
Thu Nov 18, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [DRIVING] 1970 VW Beetle, Gen2 Leaf motor.
Replies: 27
Views: 6087

Re: 1970 VW Beetle, Gen2 Leaf motor.

Hi Dusty,

Can you let me know the list of parts you used for this conversion as I am wanting to do the same to my 70's Bug. I was thinking about using the Outlander rear motor but the Gen2 leaf looks to be a good fit.

Thanks
David