Anthony Bezencon has built an electric classic Mini that can spin the wheels yet is only the same weight as the original – and has even better weight distribution. In this episode Anthony tells me about his super-neat electric car conversion, component selection, the control boards he has designed, and the process – which had more ups than downs (apart from a few dead Teensy … Continue reading Anthony Bezencon and the electric Mini
Chris Hazell is a DIY EV-er turned professional – and a very significant professional at that. Continue reading Chris Hazell, the electric Skyline, and Zero EV
I chat to Kit Lacey from eDub Services about how he got started in EV conversions, his electric VW buses, and the conversions his company now offers on Porsches and more. Continue reading Kit Lacey & the electric Dubs (and Porsches)
Damien Maguire was the person who convinced me – and many others – that I could build my own EV. His instructional videos, rich with information and wry humour have been the gateway drug to EV conversion for many members of the DIYEV community. In this episode he explains how he got started with a DIY DC motor controller, before progressing through a series of BMW builds to today, when his – deliberately small – EVBMW business provides the brains behind many swaps. Continue reading Damien Maguire & the EVBMWs
In this episode I interview Johannes Hübner, the founder of the OpenInverter project on which my EV conversion and so many others are based. We talk about how Johannes got started, his three conversion projects, and the evolution of the OI community. Continue reading Johannes Hübner & the OpenInverter Project
In this episode I speak to Stuart Dean about his electric T5 conversion and his upcoming Caravelle camper. We cover component choices, the current challenge with the DVLA and registration, and the his favourite tool. Plus breakdowns and hairy wheelspin moments! Continue reading Stuart Dean & the electric T5
I chat to electric off-roader Danny Floyde about his converted Suzuki Jimny 4×4. This is a tidy build with no expense spared – listen to find out how much Danny spent. And he kindly shares some of the mistakes he made along the way so you can learn from them on your project. Continue reading Danny Floyde & the electric Jimny
What happens DIY spirit and open source tech becomes a business? Janosch Oppermann and Alex Howard are converting London taxis into EVs, offering us all cleaner and quieter cities – and potentially a more profitable business for the driver. Continue reading Janosch Oppermann and the electric taxi
In this episode of DIY EV Chat I speak to Fiachra Cooke about his Nissan Leaf-powered Audi 8e. Fiachra has a history of VW and Audi-based projects, and when he stumbled across Damien Maguire’s videos he immediately knew he wanted to make an electric Avant (estate). Find out how he did it, and what he’s working on now as his whole career has changed to … Continue reading Fiachra Cooke and the Leaf-powered Audi 8e
In this episode of DIY EV chat I speak to stalwart of the EV conversion scene, Paul Compton, a man with an incredible car history and some fantastic projects underway. Continue reading Paul Compton and the 100mph electric Scirocco
