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My EV conversion after 10 years and 90k miles 

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This video is an overview of the electric vehicle conversion I did on my 2001 VW Passat. I'm using a 90kw Siemens AC induction motor and a drive inverter I built myself.
You can read more about this conversion at etischer.com/awdev
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To answer some of the common questions being asked in the comment section:
- This conversion started in 2008 before the Nissan Leaf or Chevy Volt were released, the only way to get an EV was to build one. I spent about 500 hours (1 day per week for a year) getting the car to the point it was a daily driver, inspected by the Bureau of Automotive repair & California Air Resources Board (CARB), registered electric, and exempt from smog checks.
- My EV conversion helped me land job at Tesla, where I was Sr. Staff Controls engineer in the Powertrain equipment engineering team in 2011. I drove the car in to my interview, and gave a 30 min presentation on it. I consider it my rolling resume. I retired from Tesla in 2018.
- I have a B.S. degree in Mechatronic engineering from California State University Chico. It's a 4 year program combining Electrical, Mechanical and Software engineering, it was the first college in the country to offer this degree. I'm now a voluntary advisory board member at Chico State.
- At 25 mpg, and $4/gallon gas (California prices), 90k miles is $14,400 in gasoline. In addition, $1k in oil changes, $2k+ in maintenance (timing belt, worn brakes, water pump, smog...) I also got $2,400 tax credit for converting my car. This video has also generated $8k from RU-vid!
- Total cost for my converted EV was $25k. $12.5k was just for the battery cells. $1.8k was for the car itself, it had a seized cam and bent valves when I bought it.
- Solar panels on our house generate about 6.1 MWh per year, and the Passat EV uses 320Wh per mile. We generate 19k miles of range each year from sunlight. Our solar install was $9k.
- Cost to charge: Our electric bill actually went down once I started charging the car, because we also switched to a time of use rate plan. After midnight, electric rates were $0.03/kwh, my car gets 3 miles per kWh, and I charge at work 50% of the time. For 1,000 miles, my cost would be $5. Rates have recently gone up to $0.09/kwh, but now with our solar panels the cost is about $11 every 1,000 miles.
- Range should be about 100 miles, but I never drove past 70 to maximize battery longevity. I was driving 50-100 miles a day for 8 years, until I retired and bought a Tesla Model 3.
- The converted car weights 3,700 lbs, about 100 lbs heavier than a stock V6 Passat . Most of the battery weight (500 lbs) was added to the rear, about the weight of 3 passengers. I had custom springs wound so the car would sit level. It now has almost perfect 50/50 weight distribution. VW also put a W12 in this car (2006), 5,400 lbs!
- About Safety:
Yes, the ABS and airbags still work. The structure of the vehicle is unmodified.
LiFePo4 batteries are fairly inert, even after driving nails through them, they don't catch fire (unlike 26 gallons of gas in a gas tank).
• Lithium battery test -...
Brakes work awesome with disc brakes and regen brakes. Battery racks and straps engineered with 30x factor of safety.
- Insurance
The car was appraised by my insurance company, and I pay insurance based on the appraised value.
- Not shown in the video:
I have a vacuum pump to run the brake booster, it's mounted under the front battery pack.
I also have an emergency stop button on the lower dash panel. Turning the key off will also open the main power contactors if needed as a secondary redundant shut off.
-The Passat was built with a throttle by wire system. It outputs 1.5 - 4 volts, I have my VFD programmed to detect a fault if the voltage is outside of this window (broken wire, short circuit...)
- Why didn't I use a clutch?
I wasn't sure if the bearings in the motor could take the thrust load (xxx lbs) of the clutch throw out bearing pushing on the motor shaft. Adding a clutch means adding a flywheel, which requires more machining tolerance and higher force on the taper lock fitting I was using. It would also require balancing the flywheel to 9k rpm. Most EVs that use an AC motor use a single speed gearbox.
- Do you still drive it?
In 2020 I bought a Tesla Model 3, and it didn't make sense having two 4 door sedan EVs (especially one that's now 10 years old). The batteries were sold, along with the motor (and two spare motors I had), and other high value EV parts. The chassis was donated to a charity. With the car being so heavily modified, it was not worth it to me worrying about the possible liability if I sold the car to someone and they crashed it.
- I also did a Mazda Rotary engine & 5 speed in my MG Midget, and a Subaru flat 6 engine in my Porsche 914.
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Комментарии : 7 тыс.   
@geneva93
@geneva93 4 года назад
What a humble guy! I can see him saying in a future video "Yeah, this is my time displacement machine. It works ok. Not the fanciest but it gets me to and from the bronze-age..."
@kirschkern8260
@kirschkern8260 4 года назад
Whats the total cost of all Parts? How much time dies it took you to build?
@CraigBMM
@CraigBMM 4 года назад
lol right
@louisbell9041
@louisbell9041 4 года назад
@@kirschkern8260 he said $25k ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IKR8Or6Im6w.html
@zeroturn7091
@zeroturn7091 4 года назад
*Uncle Rico has entered the chat*
@zazugee
@zazugee 4 года назад
"i could only make 1000years jump, but after i got that exotic matter bearings i could make the million years jumps"
@badsamaritan8223
@badsamaritan8223 2 года назад
The fact that you built this yourself, in 2008, when there was virtually nothing to go off of, is incredible, and you did such a clean job.
@zeljkomatovic24601
@zeljkomatovic24601 2 года назад
Stay in school, kids.
@-JonnyBoy-
@-JonnyBoy- 2 года назад
The original iPhone just came out the year before and he builds this..... AMAZING
@Simon...........
@Simon........... 2 года назад
Imagine trying to watch youtube 'how to' videos in 360p on dial up... Man must have solid patience
@christopherbrown2224
@christopherbrown2224 2 года назад
Forklifts mate electric forklifts was around for yrs buddy. He got idea from them
@spoods150
@spoods150 2 года назад
@@christopherbrown2224 ok? but it still is impressive?
@fredflintstone1428
@fredflintstone1428 Год назад
Nothing short of a genius. To understand all the electronics, the mechanicals and to actually be able to machine it into a solution is nothing less than amazing. WELL DONE!
@roelfkromhout
@roelfkromhout 11 месяцев назад
Yeah I’m jealous, wish I was this damn good at something.
@J_Smith7
@J_Smith7 10 месяцев назад
Its all about starting small and building off smaller projects and experience. Before you know it, you will be trouble shooting and building stuff you never thought previously you could.@@roelfkromhout
@frozenrats
@frozenrats 10 месяцев назад
@@roelfkromhoutyou can. Start studying and doing
@droboyjr
@droboyjr 9 месяцев назад
Especially back in 2008!!!!
@mubzis1491
@mubzis1491 9 месяцев назад
And coding, using an Arduino
@Ry____
@Ry____ Год назад
Man as an electrical engineer, I’m amazed how you used so much off the shelf items to make this work. Very impressive!
@RJ-wx3fh
@RJ-wx3fh Год назад
Stuff like this really interests me seeing what a smart person with internet access can design, acquire off the shelf parts for and implement. I'll bet with the progression in 3d printing and the like, you could recase a lot of the components to make it a little sleeker too, but you can't knock the performance and ingenuity
@00Tenrai00
@00Tenrai00 Год назад
Honestly, this is epitome of engineering. Clobbering parts together to give rise to a viable system. Amazing…
@00Tenrai00
@00Tenrai00 Год назад
Only thing that worries me is an automotive accident.
@dundeeecroc
@dundeeecroc 10 месяцев назад
@@00Tenrai00 battery acid all over the place after a collision.
@Therealnonsequitur
@Therealnonsequitur 10 месяцев назад
Not like he was building a sub 😂
@malung83
@malung83 4 года назад
i am an Iraqi man, i just imagine driving this car in Baghdad with all these electrical componenets, it will be really hard to prove its not a carbomb.
@asl3151
@asl3151 4 года назад
Hahahaa
@spasovskizzz
@spasovskizzz 4 года назад
hahahahhaha i laughed so hard i spit my macaroni
@Syaudah
@Syaudah 4 года назад
Shit, it crossed my mind too
@thunderlifestudios
@thunderlifestudios 4 года назад
@@iKingRPG technically they are not explosions just fast burning
@alzym1
@alzym1 4 года назад
iKingRPG im an iranian and baghdad is not in Iran, maybe during the persian kingdom but not in our time.
@JerryRigEverything
@JerryRigEverything 4 года назад
Brilliant video. That was really cool to see.
@notricky1680
@notricky1680 4 года назад
Woah, a random jerryrig has appeared
@sharnsimmonds
@sharnsimmonds 4 года назад
Very brilliant video ...
@khurshidmarwat9399
@khurshidmarwat9399 4 года назад
Damn! now I get the reason for random recommendations
@dronecenterrd
@dronecenterrd 4 года назад
I think we will see an electric tacoma soon!
@dronecenterrd
@dronecenterrd 4 года назад
And then a teardown xD
@berenv
@berenv Год назад
Last line in the description: “I also did a Mazda Rotary engine & 5 speed in my MG Midget, and a Subaru flat 6 engine in my Porsche 914.” Wow this guy is familiar with his engine swaps! I love that mindset, not doing something because it’s easy to do or necessarily the best option, but to learn a lot and have something unique to be proud of. Mechatronics engineering sounds like a really cool degree.
@user-kb8gh5jv9t
@user-kb8gh5jv9t Год назад
Very impressive, especially given the fact that you did all this 10+ yrs. ago when even a company like Tesla barely started having reliable vehicles available. Probably one of the best Videos on youtube that I have seen that actually does something truly unique and useful!
@foxh8er
@foxh8er 10 месяцев назад
He works at Tesla haha
@thedbcooperforum
@thedbcooperforum 7 месяцев назад
Neat, but the reality is it's an old out dated vehicle that is stuck in a 100 mile bubble..
@suki_2.0_
@suki_2.0_ 6 месяцев назад
​@@thedbcooperforumso?
@thedbcooperforum
@thedbcooperforum 6 месяцев назад
@@suki_2.0_ And? what? who? when?
@jasepoag8930
@jasepoag8930 4 года назад
*opens glove box* More cells *Opens center console* More cells *Lifts sun visor* More cells *Cuts open tires* More cells *Shifts seats back* More cells
@Kj16V
@Kj16V 4 года назад
Don't forget his pocket cells.
@chinadashauthority65
@chinadashauthority65 4 года назад
There are some cells in the VW logo too
@gaberoyalll
@gaberoyalll 4 года назад
Lmao! Hmm I Hardly noticed them
@RealNameNeverUsed
@RealNameNeverUsed 4 года назад
*Opens skull* More (brain) cells
@mohammadalshaer5464
@mohammadalshaer5464 4 года назад
Well everthing in the world is made from cells "___"
@oskarpolanski3152
@oskarpolanski3152 4 года назад
You could say he built a VOLTSWAGEN™
@paulkainer269
@paulkainer269 3 года назад
I like your comment. It fits. Hahaha
@MrAtz1000
@MrAtz1000 3 года назад
Hahahahahahahaha
@ericsade5961
@ericsade5961 3 года назад
Hahahahahaha hilarious
@dagameboy
@dagameboy 3 года назад
The little trademark too!
@finniko1995
@finniko1995 3 года назад
Take this like I got and get out!
@scaresandsparks
@scaresandsparks Год назад
As an electrical engineer I'm impressed. That's a lot of work and gives a good example of the systems going into production EVs now.
@thedbcooperforum
@thedbcooperforum 7 месяцев назад
GM is shutting down EV production..
@mrsamot4677
@mrsamot4677 6 месяцев назад
Source?@@thedbcooperforum
@NovaPog37
@NovaPog37 Год назад
man it's awesome to see what ev conversions looked like in 2008, nowadays it would require so much less to do the conversion, it would be much cheaper and easier too. definitely an early adopter kind of investment and an interesting car, hope to see it on the road with my own eyes someday
@alexisgarcia4111
@alexisgarcia4111 Год назад
Bro you should have invented Tesla or work with electrical engineerings
@NovaPog37
@NovaPog37 Год назад
@@alexisgarcia4111 I rather make cheese
@gregorymalchuk272
@gregorymalchuk272 Год назад
This is WAY more advanced than most DIY electric vehicle conversions even in 2008. There were people in the late 2000's still using series brushed DC motors and lead acid batteries. This guy even has an inverter for air conditioning, something I haven't seen before in DIY EVs, though I'm not that well read on the history of DIY EV culture.
@treeskers
@treeskers 11 месяцев назад
How exactly would you go about doing something like this nowadays? Or at least where could I get the information to do something like this nowadays
@OfficialJervin
@OfficialJervin 10 месяцев назад
Honestly, admirable. Cheese is just as important in my mind
@wanderingzanzey2126
@wanderingzanzey2126 4 года назад
"this is the inverter that i built" i love this guy already.
@kirschkern8260
@kirschkern8260 4 года назад
Whats the total cost of all Parts? How much time dies it took you to build?
@Rysysys
@Rysysys 4 года назад
@@kirschkern8260 $25K, it is in first minute of video, why don't you just watch it...
@dco5055
@dco5055 4 года назад
Keep in mind $25k was 10 years ago. So many advancements have come with EV parts and suppliers and with the model 3 becoming so popular once everyone quits picking the wrecked ones of parts and batteries you can do this way cheaper. If you're looking for a normal EV car that isn't real sporty you can pick up wrecked E bike not E bicycles but street bikes and convert them to what ever you want. The hardest part is getting the motor to mate the the drive line or transmission but if you can take decent measurements you can have these parts CNC machined fairly cheap now.
@benjaminhead1944
@benjaminhead1944 4 года назад
I recently bought a model 3 for my wife and had never driven one before. I am a tech guy and thought that shit was magic. He did this ten years ago. Alas, I am just a state school guy.
@alexanderdemig9408
@alexanderdemig9408 4 года назад
@Zeksteve Disagree, the code isn't really that complicated, adequately designing an inverter for different ranges, EMI, and efficiency at high power is much more complicated
@jukkal4382
@jukkal4382 4 года назад
Let´s take a moment to appreciate the fact that he built a MANUAL gearbox electric car :O
@devinsouthworth3978
@devinsouthworth3978 4 года назад
Jukka L ten years ago too... insane
@shornandkenny
@shornandkenny 4 года назад
There much less intelligent people on here doing that but... ya pretty dang cool.
@richarddessables6191
@richarddessables6191 4 года назад
EXACTLY!!!!!!!! I was completely floored by it!!!! having futuristic technology and still be able to drive with a stick!!! where do i sign up, I want to order mine!!!!!
@biggerchris20
@biggerchris20 4 года назад
Right!? Im like, huh!?
@shornandkenny
@shornandkenny 4 года назад
@@biggerchris20 god. Barf. Lol👍
@JesusLopez-sm4oj
@JesusLopez-sm4oj 10 месяцев назад
I aspire for this level of genius and also the fact that he was so calm about everything he's done is mind blowing. You deserve some sort of award for this monster level of engineering.
@francoisguyot9770
@francoisguyot9770 Год назад
Truly impressive! I was thinking about doing a conversion and this video stopped me right on the spot, making me realize that it's way over my head.
@DreamCarGarage1
@DreamCarGarage1 4 года назад
I have literally no idea what he's talking about at all but I'm still really impressed.
@Laffy1345
@Laffy1345 4 года назад
What he's saying is, you can't put a whole body in the trunk. You have to disassemble and put in for five different bags
@fishfire_2999
@fishfire_2999 4 года назад
Read the entire description it gets even better.
@chickenlajumpy
@chickenlajumpy 4 года назад
You and me both buddy
@rickyr4051
@rickyr4051 4 года назад
Makes 3 of us.
@wanmanda
@wanmanda 4 года назад
Me neither
@stigmuri7766
@stigmuri7766 3 года назад
"So let's take a look in my basement. Here's a large hadron collider I built last year. Haven't been using it much. But it works ok"
@jacqueslebeau6696
@jacqueslebeau6696 3 года назад
LOL good one
@SunilSharma1
@SunilSharma1 3 года назад
LoL
@BenCos2018
@BenCos2018 3 года назад
LOL
@Nashness
@Nashness 3 года назад
dude I'm cracking up...
@BenCos2018
@BenCos2018 3 года назад
@@Nashness same haha
@infoalex1
@infoalex1 Год назад
What an impressive work! Amazing, how much effort you put into that car. It also shows, that EVs are much more than just an e-motor and some wheels. Great work 👍
@robertgoldbornatyout
@robertgoldbornatyout Год назад
Greatest own build ever of an electric vehicle, every thing you explain seams ages of work and you make it look so simple. A lot of time invested in this car! Great work!
@mattooi4322
@mattooi4322 4 года назад
I'm an electrical engineer. This is absurd. I'm floored. Good work
@hansdampf2084
@hansdampf2084 4 года назад
Most engineers have 2 left hands, soooo... No wonder😁
@MFKR696
@MFKR696 4 года назад
@Mitch Jones Fragile ego Nope. What you are is a Random with a problematic sense of humor lol.
@voornaam3191
@voornaam3191 4 года назад
What is absurd? This is how it should be done. This is normal. Why are you so surprised?
@MFKR696
@MFKR696 4 года назад
@@voornaam3191 No, dude. Converting your own vehicle into an EV all by yourself (and a decade ago at that) is not "normal", and doing it correctly is even less "normal". I dunno what planet you live on, but on this one, most people are pretty clueless.
@gregoriodia
@gregoriodia 4 года назад
@@voornaam3191 using AC motor with DC batteries is absurd. This system is pointlessly complex and very wasteful. It's impressive how much work was put into it and how impressive the end results are, but this NOT how it should be done.
@haseebahmed6278
@haseebahmed6278 3 года назад
You deserve a stand-up ovation! "My EV conversion helped me land job at Tesla, where I was Sr. Staff Controls engineer in the Powertrain equipment engineering team, 2011-2018. I drove the car in to my interview, and gave a 30 min presentation on it. I consider it my rolling resume"
@victorterancas
@victorterancas 2 года назад
When did he says?
@dragospahontu
@dragospahontu 2 года назад
Awesome
@peterkinnaird5174
@peterkinnaird5174 2 года назад
@@victorterancas It's in the description of the video rather than the video itself
@GarryAndrews_
@GarryAndrews_ 2 года назад
@@peterkinnaird5174 do you have a a book of the movie, of the TV show, of the video of your comment?
@jayspears7245
@jayspears7245 2 года назад
Not the answer for humanity. The combustion engine is still best and will be for decades to come. EV's are a fraud that will set the third world and developing countries 500 years. Dirty not reusable unreliable and just being used by Marxist politicians to overthrow the world. Fools you're not that smart
@MayD5641
@MayD5641 Год назад
This is such a cool car honestly. Everything is so well thought out and extremely well executed. All of the car's original features are there and some even appear to have gotten an upgrade. I wanna build something like this one day and this is a very inspiring video. Thank you for posting!
@itsme123669
@itsme123669 11 месяцев назад
This is quite amazing. The amount of disciplines that you have to understand to bring this project together is quite high.
@bluethumbdiy4735
@bluethumbdiy4735 2 года назад
I’m an advanced DIY guy and this guy is in a different universe. This is ridiculously difficult to plan out and he did it in such an elegant way
@raven4k998
@raven4k998 2 года назад
his battery's can't last very long since I see no cooling on the battery's and he live in California which gets warm enough to cook the battery's off over time
@leifseed
@leifseed 2 года назад
@@raven4k998 loooks like he's got 90k miles in and pretty sure that thing aint stopping ANY time soon.
@Slayyyter_bitxh
@Slayyyter_bitxh Год назад
It's also crazy too see how much ev technology has changed
@uturniaphobic
@uturniaphobic Год назад
I think there's kits out there for conversion. Not sure if this video is from a kit, Don't this so.
@raven4k998
@raven4k998 Год назад
@@uturniaphobic based on how old it is I am guessing his was diy but I could be wrong although his has the smell of being diy due to how hardcore it seems to be
@satrioarif1797
@satrioarif1797 3 года назад
Man feels like I am watching a human again on youtube, no screaming "HElo GuyS It'S yA bOi" just a man explaining his work and what he thinks is cool
@etischer
@etischer 3 года назад
Thanks Satrio!
@capolean2902
@capolean2902 3 года назад
jus wait until u get recommended youtubers who does this with that type of energy lol
@rp9674
@rp9674 2 года назад
But is it a game changer, or insane, game over, we may never know!
@drcornelius8275
@drcornelius8275 2 года назад
"SMASH dat lllllIIKE button N SubSCRIBE bOI!!!!!!!!!!!" so annoying
@bennettkuwantchoh2467
@bennettkuwantchoh2467 2 года назад
And the hand gestures that go with the "HElo GuyS It'S yA bOi"
@RemmikRotus
@RemmikRotus Год назад
Glad I clicked on this video. Even though it's old now it was very impressive! That thing should be in a museum somewhere.
@salembeeman370
@salembeeman370 3 месяца назад
Dude, just found your channel and build. Your skills are legendary - thank you so much for sharing. Based on what I see people doing today the builds look less complicated but yours has been running for 10 years so props to you.
@thetreagust462
@thetreagust462 4 года назад
I’m a fairly educated man, I do ok. This fella is something else.
@brandonpeeler257
@brandonpeeler257 4 года назад
Seriously this guy is a true to life Doc Brown. He has to be from the future
@TheLizardOfOz
@TheLizardOfOz 4 года назад
@@brandonpeeler257 1.21 gigawatts.
@Revolution-bp2kj
@Revolution-bp2kj 4 года назад
This man is literally everything I'm not. I have severe ADD and AT BEST average IQ. I can't even do the slightest tasks like going to the Home Depot next to my house to pick up some light bulbs to replace the dead ones in my house. It takes all my willpower just to do that. In fact I'm supposed to be at work at this very moment yet I honestly don't have the willpower to move and I'm 3 hours late. This man built A NEW CAR FROM AN OLD ONE. TALK ABOUT BRAIN POWER.
@asl3151
@asl3151 4 года назад
@@Revolution-bp2kj I was also like that... Now i am totally cool though..
@asl3151
@asl3151 4 года назад
@@Revolution-bp2kj do shambhavi mahamudra by isha foundation... Things will be transformed
@dungeonbrownies
@dungeonbrownies 4 года назад
The most impressive thing is how every single thing works and how the packaging is absolutely maximized.
@CuoreSportivo
@CuoreSportivo 4 года назад
original heated seats doesn't work.
@C4H10N4O2
@C4H10N4O2 4 года назад
No, the most impressive is the budget put in a 20 YO Passat to reach an autonomy of 100 miles max. The idea is really cool (I was really enthusiast when I clicked the video), the realization is nice, but the result is just okay.
@Alex0992
@Alex0992 4 года назад
@@C4H10N4O2 the build is 10 years old goofball.l. Look at a 10year old Tesla.
@trevhib
@trevhib 4 года назад
@@C4H10N4O2 In my opinion the realisation is stunning and the result is fantastic for a homebuild 10yrs ago. Each to their own however.
@kingprone7846
@kingprone7846 4 года назад
@@C4H10N4O2 this is a very old car, back then cars didnt really have the high range. this was all revolutionised by tesla. the car is even before this! the most impressive thing by far is that it has an AC and a heater.
@tomd8168
@tomd8168 7 месяцев назад
Love the Panduit work! Very impressive congrats on the build.
@FlapJacks7
@FlapJacks7 Год назад
Coolest electric I've seen. And the best part of it all? Manual transmission! Such a rare feature on these kinda things. Very inspiring. Awesome job. Can't wait for ur next one.
@carsondenman5006
@carsondenman5006 4 года назад
Nobody: Suburban Elon Musk: “this is my VOLTSwagon”
@jacksmiles47
@jacksmiles47 4 года назад
Best comment!
@wheelinndealin
@wheelinndealin 4 года назад
Brilliant comment
@derSkedda
@derSkedda 4 года назад
Volt-Swagon
@chadmerkley9465
@chadmerkley9465 4 года назад
Bro...... Epic! I own a customizing business. I'll do your "Volt shwag"in :)
@amiranda6106
@amiranda6106 4 года назад
I dont think Elon Musk has ever built a single EV himself...
@Jaultaub
@Jaultaub 4 года назад
Projects like this are what real engineering is!
@Jaultaub
@Jaultaub 4 года назад
I cant even imagine the time and skill that went into this!
@PixelSheep
@PixelSheep 4 года назад
@@Jaultaub so true
@abc-ni9uw
@abc-ni9uw 4 года назад
Are*
@Darkest_matter
@Darkest_matter 4 года назад
@@Jaultaub probably a few weeks once u have the parts and free time.
@Pomaufour
@Pomaufour 4 года назад
@@Darkest_matter And the knowledge ! It is a lot. I understand a lot of what these parts do, inverter, bms, etc...but he MADE those parts himself from scratch.
@calbackk
@calbackk 10 месяцев назад
Truly impressive throughout. Good work.
@gwud4739
@gwud4739 Год назад
Very well put together brother, the craftsmanship is incredibly meticulous
@wonkydonk9073
@wonkydonk9073 4 года назад
Imagine if a cop ever pulls him over and asks him to open the trunk.
@totisa93
@totisa93 4 года назад
Probably the cop would just begs for his life and existence
@mika2666
@mika2666 4 года назад
"are you making meth in there?"
@budgetgokart3990
@budgetgokart3990 4 года назад
@@mika2666 "no cocaine and electricity"
@Garrett1974
@Garrett1974 4 года назад
He probably says it generates 1.21 Gigawatts
@j5892000
@j5892000 4 года назад
Yeah and...?
@peterpumpkineater5927
@peterpumpkineater5927 4 года назад
When he opened the trunk, I think we were all like: “damn”
@peterpumpkineater5927
@peterpumpkineater5927 4 года назад
J Smith lol
@ramiyousif3029
@ramiyousif3029 4 года назад
My eyes popped like 😳😳😳
@lmc333
@lmc333 4 года назад
my jaw was on the floor the entire time as he nonchalantly went through describing each component... On the floor the entire time... damn
@corywilson8687
@corywilson8687 4 года назад
It actually did😁
@DougHanchard
@DougHanchard 4 года назад
I thought he installed a WOPR mainframe computer in the trunk. (you'll have to reach deep to figure out this easter egg)
@mirteoda
@mirteoda Год назад
wow this was amazing to watch. really nice work dude, I especially liked the cooling system for the electronics in the trunk
@noriega211
@noriega211 3 месяца назад
Great video man. You are a very gifted engineer. Thank you for sharing your passion and inspiring others to become engineers themselves ❤❤❤
@CamiloWalker
@CamiloWalker 4 года назад
At the beginning of the video was like hey maybe I should turn my car into an EV and then at the end of the video I was like I'm just going to save up and get a Tesla
@CraigBMM
@CraigBMM 4 года назад
hahaaha
@countryjoe3551
@countryjoe3551 4 года назад
Yeah, very few people are capable of doing this kind of build. You would have to be an electrical engineer with actual practical building skills.
@MartinLV.
@MartinLV. 4 года назад
He does not need tesla if he can build one himself...
@russiankid112233
@russiankid112233 4 года назад
@@MartinLV. woosh
@akshayjain9623
@akshayjain9623 4 года назад
Now the conversion kits are much easier to fit........ You can but the whole kit from one Chinese supplier....... Also the cost has drastically come down !
@Ramdodge582
@Ramdodge582 4 года назад
i think this guy is just slightly smarter then the average bear.
@DreamCarGarage1
@DreamCarGarage1 4 года назад
lol. A little bit
@Javmon9
@Javmon9 4 года назад
🤔
@LeonRamkumar
@LeonRamkumar 4 года назад
There's a distinct possibility.
@narlycharley
@narlycharley 4 года назад
Don't downplay yourself. Anyone can do just about anything with enough money and research.
@Viggggggr
@Viggggggr 4 года назад
Ram-n_dodge ???? Making EV cars is easy it’s just the coding that’s hard .
@Matlockization
@Matlockization Год назад
My congratulations to you and the Delorean. I have no doubt that it will be with you for a few decades to come.
@hugeslacker
@hugeslacker Год назад
RU-vid randomly sent me here... That's an amazing accomplishment! I'm so glad I watched your video.
@carswithcus441
@carswithcus441 4 года назад
Saw a comment that said "VOLTSwagen" cleverest thing I've seen in a long time! well done!
@WH250398
@WH250398 4 года назад
I liked your comment solely for the fact that you were honest about not coming up with this joke yourself.
@lordjaashin
@lordjaashin 4 года назад
we need to see schematic for this voltswagon
@univisiontech1
@univisiontech1 4 года назад
Finally, RU-vid algorithm recommends a video worth watching. Love this, hope to see much much more. Subbed!
@BucketBoyz401
@BucketBoyz401 3 года назад
I was just thinking this. ✔
@Rod-bp8ow
@Rod-bp8ow Год назад
The technicalities is very good. The details of physics as well as energy harnessing, maintenance is superior, since it can last for many years. Congratulations.
@FourthLast
@FourthLast 9 месяцев назад
This is absolutely unbelievable, when he opened the boot I thought it'd be a complete mess of wires but it looks so professional.
@jumijc
@jumijc 4 года назад
This guy is a genius. You can tell he understands everything that goes into his EV car. Nice video, and nice car. I am envious. Clean setup and very well done.
@Jack-zo5gt
@Jack-zo5gt 4 года назад
Ocean Explorer He’s not selling anything chief. Get some perspective 👍
@kanal2123a
@kanal2123a 4 года назад
@Ocean Explorer Yes, Tesla Model 3 is 30k I think so 25k conversion isn't worth it...
@Kawka1122
@Kawka1122 4 года назад
Not good engineering. Design is awful and performance is poor
@jonasb4395
@jonasb4395 4 года назад
@@kanal2123a I mean its 10 years old... Prices may have dropped significantly by now..
@kanal2123a
@kanal2123a 4 года назад
@@MarioSantana1335 I just said that conversion 25k conversion is too expensive...
@elyzensshuffledancemix2095
@elyzensshuffledancemix2095 3 года назад
To those mentioning Teslas X: there's several dozen engineers developing, aside various computers that worked along to put that system up, while this single man made everything by its own, make it suit nicely. This is what I call a man that knows his way throw problem solving. Very impressive job!
@CryptocurrencyInsider
@CryptocurrencyInsider 2 года назад
This guy works for Tesla. People like him are the reason Tesla is so successful.
@851995STARGATE
@851995STARGATE 2 года назад
@@CryptocurrencyInsider he doesn't work for them anymore or when you made that comment
@theironsheik6322
@theironsheik6322 2 года назад
Yep, he's retired.
@Jake_Hynds
@Jake_Hynds 2 года назад
amazing work for sure and to do it ten years ago. brilliant! would be nice if he could have the clutch in that trans somehow though
@Kawka1122
@Kawka1122 2 года назад
@@CryptocurrencyInsider he was this guy who designed Tesla's to self ignite. Amazing design
@mcnabb8448
@mcnabb8448 Год назад
So impressed with this guys knowledge, understanding and execution. Pure genius, Brilliant!
@Flopsaurus
@Flopsaurus 10 месяцев назад
THIS is engineering. So cool to see something like this showcased. I wish there were more people like you.
@thedbcooperforum
@thedbcooperforum 7 месяцев назад
I've always wanted a vehicle that only drives 100 miles and is out dated..sign me up..
@crossmeister
@crossmeister 4 года назад
Wife: great, now I need a degree in electrical engineering to drive your car.
@DanB1984
@DanB1984 4 года назад
Lol
@Awwad-Reviews
@Awwad-Reviews 4 года назад
HAHAHAHHAAHA
@thomaslucas8957
@thomaslucas8957 4 года назад
I've been working on cars my whole life. I've seen all kinds of shit and I have a keen eye for detail. What you did here is very impressive
@hairlessmonkeyproductions7784
@hairlessmonkeyproductions7784 3 года назад
Come on Mr. Lucas!... lose the expletive and use an adjective the more accurately descibes the magnitude of this man's achievement!
@codeHusky
@codeHusky 3 года назад
@@hairlessmonkeyproductions7784 no
@yobrethren
@yobrethren 2 года назад
Yes, i'm really far from both mechanics and electronic in lots of things (computers, cars i forget things all the time) but i *SEE* and *HEAR* it in the guy's speech and car, it's built to last, it's not expensive, nor cheap and that it's not super fancy, yet doesn't hold on blue tape and chewing gum, and that's what i can respect whole-heartedly. I could also tell all this after processing it a few minutes per element as well, hahahah, *very* interesting car and video that's for sure. You can't bash on the guy trying to go green the *most* awesome way
@hartpa
@hartpa 7 месяцев назад
Always loved this build. So nice to see it years along. Fair play.
@laneanderson3005
@laneanderson3005 10 месяцев назад
Swear I remember a video of this car around 2014 when I got my license. Crazy to see its still alive and well!
@criscooper9976
@criscooper9976 4 года назад
Man He popped the hood and I was like dang! That car runs on legos!
@sweetdentistry
@sweetdentistry 4 года назад
Can’t stop laughing at your comment
@jaredshelton4718
@jaredshelton4718 4 года назад
🤣
@michaelzhu1530
@michaelzhu1530 4 года назад
ha ha hah cant stop[
@harshtruthengineer1382
@harshtruthengineer1382 4 года назад
🤣🤣👍
@teepat9370
@teepat9370 4 года назад
Automatic transmission: thief: *easy* Manual transmission: thief: *drivable* VW Passat Converted EV + Manual transmission without a Clutch pedal: thief: *surprised Pikachu face*
@DuBstep115
@DuBstep115 4 года назад
I want that rev match light in my own manual car.
@budgetgokart3990
@budgetgokart3990 4 года назад
Rip
@jonatanbergman5223
@jonatanbergman5223 4 года назад
cringe
@dlozza2000
@dlozza2000 4 года назад
J Smith someone’s mad
@dlozza2000
@dlozza2000 4 года назад
Jonatan Bergman sure kiddo
@xdeathstar
@xdeathstar 11 месяцев назад
Wow man, the amount of work you put here is insane! Very good job :D
@VulaneMthembu
@VulaneMthembu 11 месяцев назад
Not only is this an amazing job but the cable management is clean.
@jimh4375
@jimh4375 4 года назад
The amazing thing is converting to electric still made the electrical system simpler than what VW originally designed.
@vikas150
@vikas150 4 года назад
WOW - i first saw this car being put together went i was in college - now 8 years of engineering experience later - its still a fantastic labor of love
@andrut04
@andrut04 Год назад
This is super awesome and works for so many years!
@evilroyslade2491
@evilroyslade2491 Год назад
Brilliant. That conversion was much more complicated. Thanks for the great video.
@Fletchersfletch
@Fletchersfletch 4 года назад
This is the type of guy I'll be looking for in a zombie apocalypse
@ajtam05
@ajtam05 4 года назад
Lol if he let's you in.
@bluudlung
@bluudlung 4 года назад
joecugo no but his ingenuity will
@berke2706
@berke2706 4 года назад
Every survival group needs a Glenn, just for the quota 😂
@yewtubethug3081
@yewtubethug3081 4 года назад
@@berke2706 i think you mean Eugene. Or idk... i havent watched it in a long time lol
@DirtRider999
@DirtRider999 4 года назад
No he will die quickly because he will be busy trying to charge his car after the grid shuts down and will be effed. Or his generator will be calling every looter in town
@Iznogoogoo
@Iznogoogoo 4 года назад
This leaves me speechless! How much konwledge you must have to do such an amazing job! And so clean of an installation too! Speechless... More videos on your experience would surely be appreciated! Keep it up!
@Orinslayer
@Orinslayer 4 года назад
in the description it says that building this car landed him a job at tesla way back, and he is already retired.
@Iznogoogoo
@Iznogoogoo 4 года назад
Thank you for pointing that out. I gess not many can give a presentation about their own EV built as a job interview.
@Iznogoogoo
@Iznogoogoo 4 года назад
A 500 hours job is no hack job. EV conversion from scratch, followed by the DMV inspection, 10 years and 90k miles of good working order is no hack job neither. There was a lot of attention to detail put into this IMHO.
@DISMODEUS
@DISMODEUS 4 года назад
J Smith, where’s the EV you built? You know, the one that is better than this “hack” job... Mind you, he also built this 10yrs ago...
@idmhead0160
@idmhead0160 Год назад
This guy is a true genius. This is nothing short of amazing. I don't know what else to say other than I am truly amazed.
@batmayn
@batmayn Год назад
this is fascinating. No idea why this got recommend lol. It's all going over my head. good work man.
@famus801
@famus801 4 года назад
As soon as he said he manual swapped it he instantly earned my respect
@kenball1980
@kenball1980 4 года назад
Very smart move for longevity
@lucianistoc1264
@lucianistoc1264 4 года назад
@@kenball1980 smartest move for an ev would be to not use a gearbox at all since the electric motor doesn't need it
@chrispy9913
@chrispy9913 4 года назад
Respect +
@fiveninegarage
@fiveninegarage 4 года назад
Famus 801 it’s not hard at all
@gianl0ca101
@gianl0ca101 4 года назад
Lucian Iștoc still there must be a gearing ratio because of different speeds and following in-/efficiency so you would need a converter of some sort. For him it was probably easier to just use the already existing clutch.
@rogermoore2074
@rogermoore2074 4 года назад
OK. Tearing up my MSc in Electrical Engineering diploma right after watching this.
@bandanajack
@bandanajack 4 года назад
snorting my coffee on that one
@heedmywarning2792
@heedmywarning2792 4 года назад
It's about PLANNING and doing things in STAGES. It's not like he put it together in 5 days using a kit ordered with cereal box UPC labels.
@jonathangarzon2798
@jonathangarzon2798 4 года назад
Don't mean to be rude but you really believed college is actually necessary beyond the diploma being legally required?
@David-lr2vi
@David-lr2vi 4 года назад
Jonathan Garzon. This is one of the things that actually shits me about society. How smart you are has nothing to do with formal education, it’s about how you apply common sense and spend time learning yourself. In my job I actually do some quite complex stuff that “technically” your supposed to have a degree to do. I’ve also had to tell “proper” engineers how to design stuff bearing in mind the price and availability of the items in question. So many of them in my area of expertise will design XYZ and only X is actually available so most of the parts they need aren’t even on the shelf and the whole thing needs to be redesigned. Which I do with my real world experience. Then you have the installers who are supposed to be qualified and don’t even know how to read instructions properly and you end up having to bail them out of their fuckups. I only have a year 10 education (didn’t even graduate from college) but I have over 15 years experience in the same job. In my experience a person who is willing to learn and put in the hard yards is worth far more to a company than a person with a degree and no real world experience. Too bad employers never see it that way!
@aidentunupopo983
@aidentunupopo983 4 года назад
Cool story David
@sham1234567891
@sham1234567891 Год назад
Great! Awesome to meet a serious and dedicated individual showing how to do it.
@410kane
@410kane 4 года назад
There's more cells in the glove box😆 imagine if you had the Passat wagon
@Rockport1911
@Rockport1911 4 года назад
seeing that as Passat- wagon- loving- german I think this is a great build. Old but its done some miles. The limosine " shelf" in the trunk makes for a great way of installing all the EV- components. A Passat wagon wouldnt have that much more usable space...
@boboften9952
@boboften9952 4 года назад
Yeah some where to put the wife .
@asherq8646
@asherq8646 2 года назад
You picked the perfect chassis to build this on. The b5/.5 is extremely reliable the interior will go to 400k and still look clean inside. And the frames don’t rust out Bc they are alloy
@nadiaw246
@nadiaw246 Год назад
I am positive that's not a coincidence...
@vee6411
@vee6411 Год назад
It’s extremely reliable once you remove the gas engine.
@Yeti_Talks
@Yeti_Talks Год назад
fantastic info
@TheMasterMief
@TheMasterMief Год назад
@@vee6411 I am pretty sure the B5 Passat was also shipped with 1.9 TDI which are widely regarded as one of the most reliable engines ever made. Not saying the electric motors did not improve the car , but I have heard of 1.9tdi going over 1Million km and have seen a lot sitting at over 500.000km personally
@vee6411
@vee6411 Год назад
@@TheMasterMief Yes, you are right. I was more or less making a joke which is why I said gas engine. But you see, German engines are not too bad mechanically. Although some are plagued with oil leaks, coolant pipe leaks etc but nothing catastrophic usually. Those are more just design flaws and minor inconveniences. However, the thing that makes modern German engines a hit or miss in terms of reliability is all the complex electronics. When engine computers fail, it doesn’t matter how good the hardware is. I’m sure plenty of modern engine hardware can do 1 million but its electrical issues that prevent it from doing so.
@swolltron
@swolltron 10 месяцев назад
This guys is the most down to earth mad scientist… I don’t understand half the words you said but all I can say is, brilliant work friend.
@thatguyfrom877
@thatguyfrom877 10 месяцев назад
You're such an inspiration for EE student like me. I hope I would be able to make something like this on my owm
@nathchp
@nathchp 4 года назад
That’s a massive resistor and a lot of fuses this is an impressive build
@ImStian
@ImStian 3 года назад
VW should make an electric passat and name a color or something after this guy
@JuniorJuni070
@JuniorJuni070 3 года назад
He derseves it
@JuniorJuni070
@JuniorJuni070 3 года назад
And a free passat for him
@JuniorJuni070
@JuniorJuni070 3 года назад
Fucking genius..
@GeoStreber
@GeoStreber 3 года назад
check out the "ID Space Vizzion" prototype. That thing will be the electric successor for the Passat, probably called the ID.6
@colwyn9
@colwyn9 3 года назад
They do make passat gte, well at least in Europe
@carolinebray82
@carolinebray82 7 месяцев назад
I love this Electric Conversion! You rock!! Thanks for sharing this video!
@ericsade5961
@ericsade5961 7 месяцев назад
Dude, all the props in the world to you. This is amazing!
@mostafaelgamel6415
@mostafaelgamel6415 4 года назад
What a humble man! How come I never heard about this EV before.
@kirschkern8260
@kirschkern8260 4 года назад
Whats the total cost of all Parts? How much time dies it took you to build?
@toxy3580
@toxy3580 4 года назад
He made it...
@iKingRPG
@iKingRPG 4 года назад
@@toxy3580 that's the point
@chrisoconnor3119
@chrisoconnor3119 4 года назад
I want to work with this guy.
@tristan6509
@tristan6509 4 года назад
@@jaronfoo3106 it's still an EV.... Heck even a boosted board is an EV, it doesn't matter who made it, it's still an electric vehicle...
@krsna_gwda
@krsna_gwda 4 года назад
RU-vid recommendation bought me here, see you in 10 years!
@user-oz9gu8yb8n
@user-oz9gu8yb8n 4 года назад
brought*
@abdulrashid3339
@abdulrashid3339 Год назад
Just wow, you are an incredible engineer. 👏
@b0bl00i
@b0bl00i Год назад
Impressive job and cool tech. Nicely integrated.
@robertbass5788
@robertbass5788 4 года назад
Being a power generation electrician and do maintenance and VFD work, I'm impressed. I work with a lot of the parts you use in your car and they all come from different uses in the industrial field. Awesome job adapting them to work together!!
@ronherring1174
@ronherring1174 3 года назад
I was thinking about doing something like this. I’m gonna find another project. Maybe gardening.
@ericcruz1836
@ericcruz1836 2 года назад
😂😂😅
@MultiNakir
@MultiNakir Год назад
my ocd is dying with the fuse and wires and lack of upholstery to have a working trunk for the car ... but all in all ... kudos to him for all his hard work !
@charlietdi634
@charlietdi634 10 месяцев назад
Should go into business with this build. Very clean, professional level workmanship.
@shivamgagad5674
@shivamgagad5674 4 года назад
His neighbor: *spends 100K on a Tesla Model X This guy with his EV Passat: _Hold my charging cable_
@CraigBMM
@CraigBMM 4 года назад
lol right
@jfbeam
@jfbeam 4 года назад
But there's a lot value in writing a check, driving away, and never having to even think how it all works. EV conversions are a lot easier to do today. There are kits for DIYers, and numerous companies across the country that will do it for you.
@f45411
@f45411 4 года назад
He made this in 2009 way before the model X came out
@v6tex
@v6tex 4 года назад
Me with my diesel Passat: Hold my fuel mileage
@ghost-4230
@ghost-4230 4 года назад
A base model Tesla x is much faster, larger, and the range is a lot higher. You get to feel very comfortable in it with almost no outside noise. It’s better in virtually every way. If I had the money I’d rather buy the Tesla. 100 miles of range just isn’t enough for me. But it’s impressive to know someone could do this themselves
@xavihernandez6598
@xavihernandez6598 4 года назад
“This is the inverter that I built”😎👍. I was proud of putting a decal on my car and it wasn’t crooked 😂. Great video! It was very interesting to watch
@davidcorbit3931
@davidcorbit3931 7 месяцев назад
Very cool setup . Amazing tech skills.
@silverismoney
@silverismoney Год назад
Amazing build, fantastic attention to detail. Maybe I shouldn't get rid of my Passat B7 when the day comes, I should come and watch this again.
@peppi0304
@peppi0304 4 года назад
VW should have hired you 10 years ago. They would have made millions by now.
@Kayshots
@Kayshots 4 года назад
Sebastian D billions*
@theo7709
@theo7709 4 года назад
Why should they have? The electric cars that VW build 30 years ago already look very similar and even better. Don't get me wrong. I'm impressed of what he's capable of just by himself, but he wouldn't have been any help for Volkswagen.
@razvigor1985
@razvigor1985 4 года назад
Well, they did hired someone a few years back. Not directly, but try Porsche they hired Rimac.
@clumsythunder1255
@clumsythunder1255 4 года назад
WV made much more money by screwing over almost all of their customers 🤭
@gregor-samsa
@gregor-samsa 4 года назад
@@clumsythunder1255. ... that,s right.
@salvadorebertolone
@salvadorebertolone 4 года назад
That's an insane build. Even more impressive was that it was done 11 years ago
@coztod
@coztod 7 месяцев назад
I replaced my stereo head until in my ‘08 and was proud of myself. Pretty similar to what you did here 😂 Amazing work.
@paveloleynik2743
@paveloleynik2743 10 месяцев назад
Just amazing! How cool to have a knowledge to do yourself!
@katchakill7237
@katchakill7237 4 года назад
I would love to see the face of Tesla drivers charging their car and his passat charges just next to the tesla lol
@rkan2
@rkan2 3 года назад
I would also want to see their face when they realize this car is actually sort of part of Tesla's DNA, since Eric worked for Tesla as a powertrain engineer when they were developing the Model S and Model 3 :)
@Filip-uw9jp
@Filip-uw9jp 2 года назад
I got a Tesla and if that happened I would totally ask this dude to show me his Passat lol
@brandonsalvato3161
@brandonsalvato3161 2 года назад
Tesla drivers would not have a reaction because his car is not campatible with Tesla chargers
@GeorgeHafiz
@GeorgeHafiz 4 года назад
Me: mind getting blown on technical details for 13 solid minutes OP: if you're interested in more technical details I'll post another video Sir, I can't handle any more technical details
@Phrandt
@Phrandt 3 года назад
We need more technical details to do it
@rashadabdullah9769
@rashadabdullah9769 3 года назад
I think he did an outstanding job in the video. It wasnt too fast. Wasnt too much info at one time. Clean and neat.
@Foxfloop
@Foxfloop Год назад
I’m not even a EV person but this is incredibly impressive! Hats off to you good sir!
@GoneKayaking
@GoneKayaking Год назад
Some very clever home made bits there. Maybe beyond the scope of most DIY people but great to see how you did it.
@ValWasTakenWasTaken
@ValWasTakenWasTaken 4 года назад
These kinds of vids just make me realise engineers are among the few actually useful people. The rest of us are just leeching lol
@tiberiu_nicolae
@tiberiu_nicolae 4 года назад
And Hollywood is there to distract them f4om that realization
@mistamaog
@mistamaog 4 года назад
Don't forget those who in construction, who pave the roads, truck drivers, working with tap water.
@CaptDicker
@CaptDicker 4 года назад
Correct.
@gus473
@gus473 4 года назад
Somebody's got to put up the cash, make the components, feed everyone, clean the bathroom.... But yeah, the engineers rank rather high in the scheme of things....
@ValWasTakenWasTaken
@ValWasTakenWasTaken 4 года назад
@@gus473 Yeah that's what I mean; every other profession uses/relies on technology, the work of engineers
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