Interest in electric vehicles is at an all time high, with sales of new EVs up 55 percent in 2022 compared to the year prior. But there are still a lot of gas cars on the road today and there will be for a long time. EV conversions are becoming a bigger trend that could help. Both the shops and aftermarket community are growing substantially to meet the new demand. CNBC explores what it takes to convert a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle and whether it could go mainstream.
Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction
02:40 — EV conversions
04:12 — Conversion shops
06:45 — DIY community
11:16 — Challenges
Produced, Shot and Edited by: Andrew Evers
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Narration: Robert Ferris
Additional Footage: Tinkergineering, Ford, Chevrolet, SEMA, EV West, Electric Vehicle Learning Center, Portland Auto Show
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How To Convert A Gas-Powered Car To An Electric Vehicle
Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction
02:40 — EV conversions
04:12 — Conversion shops
06:45 — DIY community
11:16 — Challenges
Produced, Shot and Edited by: Andrew Evers
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Narration: Robert Ferris
Additional Footage: Tinkergineering, Ford, Chevrolet, SEMA, EV West, Electric Vehicle Learning Center, Portland Auto Show
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How To Convert A Gas-Powered Car To An Electric Vehicle
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