Registering and changing tax class of an EV conversion in the UK

[eUKenGB]

I guess it's too hard for DVLA to issue specific guidelines available for prospective converters to read so they know what is required beforehand. Seems DVLA prefer to NOT let anyone know their requirements and at the end be able to say "NO!"

[Alibro]

I guess it's too hard for DVLA to issue specific guidelines available for prospective converters to read so they know what is required beforehand. Seems DVLA prefer to NOT let anyone know their requirements and at the end be able to say "NO!"

It would be better if they inspected as we go along like the Irish do.

[rstevens81]

Well this is the rsponse i got from chris on what the issues are but no new information really

[snelly]

You are write it's about the point system, as all the questions, asked was about modifying chassis and what was left of the original vehicle

[Alibro]

So today I had my 2nd inspection by the DVLA MOT inspectors so now I have to wait for the decision coming from Swansea.
It seemed like half the MOT inspectors in Belfast were looking at the car as it attracted a lot of attention and the senior inspector came over to me and complimented me on the job which was really nice to hear but sadly doesn't mean much as he is not making the decision.
I think the first inspection they only took photo's and passed them on to Swansea but this time they took more photos and will write a report. They told me they were content that the chassis had not been cut, drilled or welded so hopefully this will mean something when Swansea get it but I just have to wait and see.

I am very grateful to those of you who advised to avoid cutting, drilling or welding as I at least have some chance of it being approved. I'm pretty certain had I done any of the above I would be going through an IVA test so maybe that is a lesson for us all.

In order to help them see more I removed a large plastic panel under the motor/gearbox so maybe this time they will have got clearer photos but it does seem bizarre that some of the finest car safety inspectors in the country were standing looking at the car yet the decision will be made by someone in Swansea looking at photo's.