My Tesla Powered VW Beetle (Bug)

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In this series I am converting my classic VW beetle to electric using Tesla parts and I’m so excited to show you this journey! Please subscribe to stay up to date on this Series!
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@sleekdesign Год назад

I used to watch a few years back and not sure why I stopped but saw this video pop up and absolutely love the change of pace from the rest of RU-vid. The fact that you put the part of you buying the car at the end into this same video whereas I feel like most would have dragged that into two different videos to make more content. Keep this story telling alive as it really is such a reminder to what great vlogging is and should be.

@sarahszymanski4825 Год назад

You should watch the ones where he drives his electric van from California to new York before Christmas it was so good

@fam6515 Год назад

Couldn’t agree more. I used to watch him loads a few years back and then this suddenly appeared on my feed. It’s good to be back watching him again.

@jimbob2826 Год назад

Man, I used to watch these videos everyday back in 2012, back 11 years later. Absolutely insane how time flies 😊

@borislicina455 Год назад

The beetle is almost too nice to be converted, motor looks so clean and well put in.

@Shteev91 Год назад

It's amazing to see Damon Alburn has gotten I to converting cars to EVs.

@TyStatic1 Год назад

the pikes peak race is fantastic to watch! insane on how fast some of the guys go though D: i love going up there to watch every time!

@brianwalker9185 Год назад

I'm a bug guy...had 9. You have probably done this but any time you buy one, lift the back seat and check under the battery. This is a location notoriously known for rusting through. Under pan spray usually is a trick done to hide cancer. Love the color. Glad you got with such a legend to experience such wonderful cars. Congrats on the baby.

@sonjadlong7554 Год назад

That's exactly what happened to my vw bug..rust. I ended up with a two by four balancing the battery LoL 🤣

@John-N797 Год назад

Hey Louis, am 55 now, I bought my first vehicle at 23 and guess what? It was a 1978 beetle. I had it for 7 years. Recently I saw one junked somewhere and I want to buy it and do an electric conversion. Needless to say I will watch and take notes so am waiting for that convertion.

@brendanryder9966 Год назад

Wow, Louis! Like others have said this popped up on my top feed after not seeing your content for what feel like a decade. Love the video!

@danielpritchard6592 Год назад

Hi Louis, it was a pleasure to meet and spend time with you and Steve have you both sit your hybrid and electric vehicle training here at NPTC Newtown. Congratulations on your new arrival, including the electric beetle 😅. If you have got the time and you are in the area, please pop in to sit your level 3 and 4 qualification. Good luck with the EV conversation and please keep in touch 👍.

@Louis Год назад

Thanks! It was super fun 🙏🏻😊

@danielpritchard6592 Год назад

@@Louis no problem, I absolutely love delivering electric and hybrid vehicle training. You are one of only a few that achieved 100% in the exam and Steve's result was awesome given his limited electric vehicle background. Thank you again for featuring and supporting our training, please keep in touch and pop in when you can.

@AdventureHunter. Год назад

Can't wait for this build! Also yes Steve and Louis mini UK trip haha throwing me back YEARS right now!

@johnleach740 Год назад

Louis, be sure to protect battery from the cold more effectively. Glad you are back. Congrats on newborn. John

@greghill254 Год назад

Congratulations on the new arrival! Welcome to parenthood! I followed your adventure cross country with the VW Van, and I thought you had disappeared after that. So glad to see you back on RU-vid. Can't wait to see your video series on the VW Bug conversion! Welcome back!

@markcornwall8132 Год назад

Seller proudly shows off the engine bay, as Louis says "its ok that old things going anyway" and seller breaks down in tears.

@sonjadlong7554 Год назад

My first car and dream car as a teenager was a convertible vw....I got her and she was closer to that same color of blue. Absolutely so much fun! I love the smell of a vw bug. There is actually a google search on that info. I love the cricket noise they make too. ❤️✌🏻

@jocknerd1 Год назад

Love this! Just like the old UK daily vlogs. Felling nostalgic!

@cre8tvedge Год назад

For the VBug I think you should find a way to set up a digital hidef instrument panel that can provide android or apple carplay along with the usual system monitoring features. As a bonus you could then perhaps add a back up camera setup. Looks like it's going to be an awesome EV.

@mrgadd Год назад

WOOHOO The series has started! Cant wait for more :D

@user-mn7tw4ur4p Год назад

The blue colour might be perfect to incorporate some sort of Union Jack design on the car. Looking forward to the new Volts Wagen!

@-Lucky-Six- Год назад

found you last year and was on the edge of my seat with the christmas extravaganza !! all the car channels i follow just seem to be having crossovers with each other and here you are with moggy another crossover i wouldnt have drempt of.looking forward to this, hope you have heaters this time :D

@PinkPoley Год назад

I don’t know the first thing about vehicle conversions or modifications etc but I enjoyed this footage and I was just wondering out of curiosity 1. Do you have to declare to the DVLA that you are modifying a car and 2. What’s it do to your insurance policy? What type of policy do you have to have?

@Skiridr22 Год назад

Sir Richard is the right guy to speak to about electrifying he’s in a class of his own.

@JordanPike Год назад

Yessssss! These series are so awesome! Can't wait to watch the episodes as they come out Louis!

@claravonessen5673 Год назад

So excited for this new series, Louis! And what a cool intro, loving it already :D

@JacobCarlson Год назад

I almost wish you had found a different Beetle because that one had such a great engine build in it already 😂

@KimKewl Год назад

Good luck on this series Louis! I am happy to see u still upload! 8-)

@limjahey9244 Год назад

I seriously love these types of series Louis!

@andr3wappl3gat3 Год назад

Yes, the VW bug was my dream car and my first car (early k reg '72)! That one you've bought is an absolute gem! ❤

@MatusKollarik Год назад

Louis i always look forwad to watch your videos. Really enjoy these series

@IZzwizZYx Год назад

Oh man, I can't wait for more of these videos, Louis!

@SartorialSonny Год назад

Absolutely loved this video, Louis. It makes me so happy to see how far you have come. It feels like only yesterday you were rocking up in the "Boom Bus" and making lots of very unhappy kids forget about their crap for a while. You keep doing you man, you're really making a super positive impact on the world like I always thought you would.

@nekishasorias Год назад

Can we take a moment to appreciate that graphic intro 😨😨🤯🤯😍😍😭😭

@rodriguesfa271 Год назад

YEAHHHHHHHH WELCOME BACK !!!!!

@lmgtulsa Год назад

I wonder if there is a Moggy here in the states? Like really, my dream car would be an electric 1970 beetle. Totally. Super jealous of Louis beetle. This will be a fun series.

@vinarabe Год назад

I cant wait to see the series! Are you going to road trip at the end of it like you did the van? I really enjoyed your experiences along the way. Keep up the interesting adventures!

@wildatart9766 Год назад

Fascinating project, I'm with this one all the way. Congrats on your new baby.

@BMW7series251 Год назад

Loved the video Louis. Followed Moggy on many channels; great Guy. So look forward to the build, cheers, John.

@Gilescowdemdem Год назад

Yeh, this is awesome. Stoked for this series

@cggnow Год назад

This is pretty exciting! It would be fun to add some stealth hot rod touches like the undercarriage lighting you did for the van. Maybe a really nice sound system too. Remember your building for your family too, though. You might want that acceleration curve to be a little safer than the cars you drove in the video ;-) I wonder if Moggy could fix a parachute to the back of his Beetle and take it out drag racing? Can you imagine the look on the other drivers face when this tiny thing blows the doors off them?!? :-)

@AGENTFORTETV Год назад

Love my Tesla but would love to have one of these too! So awesome to see vehicles like your VW being converted. Hyped to watch the build brother!

@BenEllefson Год назад

Excited for this series!

@robertcoulter7592 Год назад

Actually fascinating. Looking forward to more of this mate.

@steevie8001 Год назад

The lads back together 👍🏼

@buzzingaroundwiththebusbys Год назад

Can't wait to watch

@Noturgommar97 Год назад

Love these series!

@larsstougaard7097 Год назад

Yes they are electronic ⚡️

@lewisw5948 Год назад

Congratulations, Louis

@lewislewis5012 Год назад

This is awesome Louis. Hope everything is going well with the BNB & the savings are only rising.

@douglasvieira1990dv Год назад

I love this series already

@jamesread11 Год назад

Hope you really integrate the low voltage stuff more in this build, felt that let the last build down a bit, but I’m sure you were on a learning curve with it all

@SideTripLife Год назад

Hi from Thailand! I watch Moggy's Vintage Voltage on Discovery and now thanks to your link have subbed to Electric Classic Cars. Cheers!

@toms5996 Год назад

Now this is cool! Make an all electric Morris Marina next.

@diogomelo3862 Год назад

You should add a CCS plug for fast charging

@patrickw3144 Год назад

LETS GO .......😁

@markreed9853 Год назад

Maybe not needed now but if you do end up taking longer road trips, fit CCS rapid charging cability as that is the main charging standard now here in the UK and Europe.

@GaryTodd Год назад

Would be great to see what else you can update on the car as part of the conversion. Or are you planning on keeping it looking the same

@ClintAndreVlogs Год назад

Watching this is awesome

@4Simmix4 Год назад

love to see you still holding on to the "old" fun for louis bag, absolutely loved the whole video and super inspired for my next car to be electric now!

@twowheelvalle Год назад

Haha, this video is so much fun to look. 😂❤

@10schimmelg Год назад

Take the battery harness and lay it out on the plywood and connect the controler, engine, battery to this before strapping it to the vehicle. Should make it visually appealing to the audience and make it easier for the adjustments without having it strapped into the vehicle.

@garygriffths4434 Год назад

Can’t wait for you to get started

@ladymc-ly8zm Год назад

Wow🎉! This is awesome lol!

@davykelly3053 Год назад

I used to have a ‘75 Beetle that colour. It was green when I first bought it. It took me a few days to choose a new colour. In some lights it looked purple so I named the beetle Cadbury

@jessieandtalie Год назад

So fun! ❤❤❤

@minisurfboardscouk Год назад

Great video I watched your video on your Baywindow electric build and thought it was epic I was thinking it would be cool to put the beetle on a Dyno before and after And is it not possible to add a extra alternator to electric drive to add extra power back into the batteries? Also I’d love to made you a matching mini surfboard to go with the beetle I like the one I made for Richard At electric Classic cars green Baywindow pick up

@bevanmr8145 Год назад

Keep em coming Louis

@ernnie_g Год назад

I feel ya man I just LOVE beetles 😍 also mustangs 🥵

@jenc-z6786 Год назад

We are excited about this series!! I am curious if you learned anything in the class that would have helped with your first build??

@tomroguk Год назад

Make sure you get a proper battery monitoring screen and range info installed on the beetle!

@TheStereoMatt Год назад

eyy glad to see you back on't road

@kelliepineda9822 Год назад

love the color

@jimbob2826 Год назад

Good to see Steve aswell

@goldcoastghanawalk Год назад

hummnnn, so inspiring. God bless you

@marymary1976 Год назад

Excellent vidéo Louis weeeeldooone🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@darmou Год назад

Is it difficult to add dc fast charging?

@ochoreba7949 Год назад

Hilarious loved this video😂

@aaonsace Год назад

Epic!

@JoshuaThomasGray Год назад

so sick!

@richardrfiore Год назад

Well I just wanted too offer some in put for electric bus or the beetle if you consider getting dc to dc converter it takes 12volts brings it up to 24 then you can adjust the voltage and the amps then there is ac converter that allows you to adjust the ac voltage so you don't have to have 240 or 250 ac line to charge the vehicle and it works in other country's and the US its like step up transformer guy on RU-vid was using it coasterica were the power is not consistent for charging electric vehicles and then they have all these new portable power stations that charge off the solar and that go up to 2:40 or 250 volts to that would help you keep it charged when solar ain't optimal and I think you should get most of all that stuff on Amazon great video

@rubenflex2 Год назад

I love electric classic cars Richard has the best sideburns 😅😅

@jusjamms Год назад

waaaaaa a decade later this lad lookin great

@garystewart6093 Год назад

Is it legal to drive whilst operating a hand held electrical device?

@dorsetguerrillagrower Год назад

Congrats dude much love from me and all us cobhamers 😅

@travelbubble3776 Год назад

My mind is blown 🫨🫨🫨. Moggie’s cars are insane!!!! I’d love to visit the workshop!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍 He really gave you guys a shock with the acceleration 🤣 The beetle is so awesome and I can’t wait to follow along!!!

Год назад

ECC guys are insane!

@Sir.T Год назад

When are you starting the conversion?

@Mickitao Год назад

Amazing

@andrewholton5317 Год назад

How much would you sell the engine for? I’ve got a 1968 to Beetle, rolling shell

@adamkernohan Год назад

So cool 😎

@mjotd8670 Год назад

Watched your electric van experience, now look forward to your new challenge, tips?..absolutely none!, but good luck!

@Ryukachoo Год назад

you know you COULD make this into a drag focused funny car complete with wheelie bar out back, massive tires, and a parachute but since its electric, its fine to daily drive for laughs just saying you COULD....

@davebroadley6715 Год назад

I've watched you for some years now and the camper van conversion was fascinating and funny as you set fire to things🤣.. also there are many others now doing these conversions on RU-vid but I've never seen anybody do a hybrid conversion have you and is it even possible? Just a thought, especially with the VW layout and you are not stuck with a single form of propulsion. Hope you learn't some Health & Saftey tips.....like long trousers or asbestos shorts 😂🤣

@IQWorkshop Год назад

Can you cover what it takes to make this road legal in the UK. Inspections, certs, costs of the certification. Keep up with the great content 👌

@andrewgilbride7546 Год назад

I don't think it even needs an MOT due to its age

@ianmilne655 Год назад

Are you going to use one of Moggies kits or build one up yourself? Had to laugh at the chaps garage you bought the beetle from with the lamppost in the middle of his garage 😂

@JorgeHernanArcilaA Год назад

Great video.

@seanbramble4649 Год назад

Are you going to try a motor from an ID3 or an ID4?

@marymary1976 Год назад

You can name it little Neo❤

@ChilliCao 10 дней назад

how much does a typical conversion cost?

@MarcelEling Год назад

Why don't you use the moter in the wheels?

@Daveriotourguide Год назад

this is truly a remarkable project! Building an electric Tesla-powered classic car is a fantastic blend of innovation and preservation of automotive history. The passion and dedication you've put into this build are evident, and it's inspiring to see the transformation of this classic beauty into a cutting-edge electric vehicle. Your attention to detail and craftsmanship are truly commendable. This video serves as a testament to the limitless possibilities of combining modern technology with classic aesthetics. Thank you for sharing this captivating journey with us! Greetings from 🇧🇷