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Building an Electric Vehicle: (Black and White Edition)

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If you have the desire to build your own electric vehicle, "Building An Electric Vehicle" with clear instructions and more than 130 pictures in its 180 pages is the book for you. This book provides a step-by-step approach to converting an internal combustion engine automobile into an electric vehicle. You are taken through the design and construction of two electric vehicles, showing you pictures of every step. The illustrated principles will help you produce the most efficient vehicle possible. This book follows the design and construction of two electric vehicles from the funding stage to the final driving stage. Unlike most "How-To-Books" this book discusses what not to do, in addition to what to do. You can see how some decisions led to some not so desirable results. Included in this manual is useful information on how to acquire the needed funding to do the conversion as well as a complete cost breakdown for each vehicle. A cost spreadsheet was used for each vehicle construction to record every cost. A minimal cost estimate to produce your electric vehicle is also shown. Vehicle schematics are included, showing how to integrate the drive electronics to the original vehicle wiring. The large pictures in "Building An Electric Vehicle" gives you all the information you need to build your own clean-energy, electric vehicle. These full size pictures make the book cost more, but add so much more to the level of information included.
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About the Author

Ken has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, but he believes anyone who can turn a wrench and has a basic understanding of how automobiles work can convert an automobile with an internal combustion engine into an electric vehicle. Ken is retired from the military electronics industry and is an adjunct instructor at a local college, helping students learn about electric vehicles.

Reviews:

3.0 out of 5 stars Acceptable for just over a fiver but a rather amateurish book.

L.P. · 5 August 2014

This book is too full of random thoughts and ideas to be truly useful but at least the writer attempts to share his experiences with the reader and, at just over a fiver, the book is worth a 'read'. For instance, I don't want to hear about the author's experiences with Corvettes but there's till some useful information about electric car conversions in there. Many of the photographs tend towards the sort of pix that would go into a personal album rather than being truly informative but some of them provide a useful insight into the work carried out. This would have made a better blog than a book but there you go - this professional technical writing lark is easy innit - anyone can do it!

3.0 out of 5 stars Not really for UK markets

9. · 8 September 2021

To American

1.0 out of 5 stars Total waste of money,

g.p. · 14 January 2014

If you want to build an electric car, this is the wrong book. It has no calculations, no explanations, no background reasons given, no comparisons. All you get is around 100 pictures of authors own cars with large arrows indicating the names of various parts.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good background read.

j. · 21 May 2022

13 year old overview of 2 conversions. I found it useful. Pics aren't great. Really fast delivery!

Good information about building your own electric vehicle.

Y.J. · 25 July 2019

If your interested in Electric Vehicles, especially how they work & if your interested in building one your self this is a good book. Also check out “who killed the Electric Vehicle” & “ Running On Lithium” (Bolo Prime Video)

Ottimo acquisto.

M. · 20 January 2019

Bello!

a broad overview of EV conversions

V.R. · 30 July 2017

The book keeps everything easily digestible, so its very easy to read and understand...but there aren't many details. For example, a very important question you may have is "how many batteries will i need to go X miles in my car?" This question goes unanswered in this book. The chapter on batteries is literally 2.3 pages and only talks about 2 types of batteries and compares their cost, weight and maintenance. Hell, the chapter on body paint and body is longer! Why is a chapter on paint and body even included??? that stuff is no different on an EV than any other car! There are no formulas to help you figure out how many batteries you will need, or the voltage you want to achieve for your goals. One of the most basic components on an EV is treated like an afterthought. Other chapters provide more info, like the chapter on choosing a motor, since it lays out the most common electric motor for EV conversions.In the end, if you have no clue on what goes into the planning of an EV conversion, this book will be a good read. Its like "EV conversions for dummies." As my first EV conversion book, I really enjoyed it, and learned a lot from it. However, going back thru it again to help with my actual conversion, the book us fairly useless.

The book is a little old.... ...

g. · 3 November 2015

The book is a little old ....need specific guide lines of step by step build of one car instead of two... needs up dating but in the end it showed me that a electric motor with an manual is possible

EV conversion for average people

E.T.K. · 23 September 2014

While I would have liked to have a book on converting VW vans, I purchased this book for its step by step treatment of the EV conversion process. Ken Watkins takes one step by step in the conversion of a few of the more likely American models that can be converted. He discusses the reason for his choice of the vehicles and while he acknowledges that one can use a kit that includes the conversion adapter plate, he explains in detail how one might make said plate yourself. That alone was worth the cost of the book.

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Building an Electric Vehicle: (Black and White Edition)

Product ID: K1480046485
Condition: New

4.2

Building an Electric Vehicle: (Black and White Edition)-0
Type: Paperback

AED15858

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United Kingdom

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

If you have the desire to build your own electric vehicle, "Building An Electric Vehicle" with clear instructions and more than 130 pictures in its 180 pages is the book for you. This book provides a step-by-step approach to converting an internal combustion engine automobile into an electric vehicle. You are taken through the design and construction of two electric vehicles, showing you pictures of every step. The illustrated principles will help you produce the most efficient vehicle possible. This book follows the design and construction of two electric vehicles from the funding stage to the final driving stage. Unlike most "How-To-Books" this book discusses what not to do, in addition to what to do. You can see how some decisions led to some not so desirable results. Included in this manual is useful information on how to acquire the needed funding to do the conversion as well as a complete cost breakdown for each vehicle. A cost spreadsheet was used for each vehicle construction to record every cost. A minimal cost estimate to produce your electric vehicle is also shown. Vehicle schematics are included, showing how to integrate the drive electronics to the original vehicle wiring. The large pictures in "Building An Electric Vehicle" gives you all the information you need to build your own clean-energy, electric vehicle. These full size pictures make the book cost more, but add so much more to the level of information included.
Read more

About the Author

Ken has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, but he believes anyone who can turn a wrench and has a basic understanding of how automobiles work can convert an automobile with an internal combustion engine into an electric vehicle. Ken is retired from the military electronics industry and is an adjunct instructor at a local college, helping students learn about electric vehicles.

Reviews:

3.0 out of 5 stars Acceptable for just over a fiver but a rather amateurish book.

L.P. · 5 August 2014

This book is too full of random thoughts and ideas to be truly useful but at least the writer attempts to share his experiences with the reader and, at just over a fiver, the book is worth a 'read'. For instance, I don't want to hear about the author's experiences with Corvettes but there's till some useful information about electric car conversions in there. Many of the photographs tend towards the sort of pix that would go into a personal album rather than being truly informative but some of them provide a useful insight into the work carried out. This would have made a better blog than a book but there you go - this professional technical writing lark is easy innit - anyone can do it!

3.0 out of 5 stars Not really for UK markets

9. · 8 September 2021

To American

1.0 out of 5 stars Total waste of money,

g.p. · 14 January 2014

If you want to build an electric car, this is the wrong book. It has no calculations, no explanations, no background reasons given, no comparisons. All you get is around 100 pictures of authors own cars with large arrows indicating the names of various parts.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good background read.

j. · 21 May 2022

13 year old overview of 2 conversions. I found it useful. Pics aren't great. Really fast delivery!

Good information about building your own electric vehicle.

Y.J. · 25 July 2019

If your interested in Electric Vehicles, especially how they work & if your interested in building one your self this is a good book. Also check out “who killed the Electric Vehicle” & “ Running On Lithium” (Bolo Prime Video)

Ottimo acquisto.

M. · 20 January 2019

Bello!

a broad overview of EV conversions

V.R. · 30 July 2017

The book keeps everything easily digestible, so its very easy to read and understand...but there aren't many details. For example, a very important question you may have is "how many batteries will i need to go X miles in my car?" This question goes unanswered in this book. The chapter on batteries is literally 2.3 pages and only talks about 2 types of batteries and compares their cost, weight and maintenance. Hell, the chapter on body paint and body is longer! Why is a chapter on paint and body even included??? that stuff is no different on an EV than any other car! There are no formulas to help you figure out how many batteries you will need, or the voltage you want to achieve for your goals. One of the most basic components on an EV is treated like an afterthought. Other chapters provide more info, like the chapter on choosing a motor, since it lays out the most common electric motor for EV conversions.In the end, if you have no clue on what goes into the planning of an EV conversion, this book will be a good read. Its like "EV conversions for dummies." As my first EV conversion book, I really enjoyed it, and learned a lot from it. However, going back thru it again to help with my actual conversion, the book us fairly useless.

The book is a little old.... ...

g. · 3 November 2015

The book is a little old ....need specific guide lines of step by step build of one car instead of two... needs up dating but in the end it showed me that a electric motor with an manual is possible

EV conversion for average people

E.T.K. · 23 September 2014

While I would have liked to have a book on converting VW vans, I purchased this book for its step by step treatment of the EV conversion process. Ken Watkins takes one step by step in the conversion of a few of the more likely American models that can be converted. He discusses the reason for his choice of the vehicles and while he acknowledges that one can use a kit that includes the conversion adapter plate, he explains in detail how one might make said plate yourself. That alone was worth the cost of the book.

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