| EV4U Custom Conversions Celebrating 18 Years (2008-2026) Learn at your own pace, anywhere, anytime. Presented by the leaders of Electric Vehicle Conversion education. The Only Online EV Workshop that is designed specifically to teach you what you need to know to convert a vehicle from internal combustion to electric. EV4U has taught more people worldwide how to do it right the first time than anyone else. |
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Online EV Workshop
$495.00
If you want a Safe, Simple, Reliable, and Affordable conversion, then we have what you want. Since 2008, EV4U has converted a lot of vehicles to electric, and they are still on the road today. EV4U has firsthand knowledge of what works and how it works, and has taught thousands of people all over the world how to do it themselves.
Individuals, businesses, and schools have taken advantage of EV4U’s educational services.
Known worldwide for their 3-Day Hands-On Conversion Workshops, this Online Workshop is the culmination of many years of electric vehicle education experience. Whether you want to start an EV conversion business or just convert your own vehicle, this Online Workshop will save you time and money.
Here are a few examples of what is possible after taking EV4U’s Workshop.
The Online Workshop is divided into seven modules, and the modules are sub-divided into lessons. All aspects of a conversion are covered in detail.
Demonstration Display Boards and actual vehicles are used in the educational process of teaching and demonstrating how a conversion works and how it goes together. From components to the “Big Picture”, every aspect of a conversion is shown and discussed.
After completion of the Online Workshop, an individual is prepared to perform a conversion of a vehicle from internal combustion to electric power, and get it right the first time.
The Online EV Workshop also includes vehicle selection information, component selection, formulas, schematic diagrams, links to suppliers and manufacturers, and much more.
Learn from home or anywhere in your spare time at your own pace.
The Online Workshop is available 24/7. You can view the lessons as many times as you like, start, and stop as you please, and you have up to one year to complete, plus one hour of free consulting service.
- Over 25 hours of video instruction.
- Seven Modules covering all the information necessary for a complete conversion.
- EV4U has taught more people how to convert their cars from gas to electric than anyone else.
- Want to start your own conversion business, add to an existing automotive business, or just convert
your own vehicle, this will save you time and money. - Multiple vehicles featured as part of the detailed instruction.
- Learn from home in your spare time.
- Bring new value and fun to a classic ride.
- The Online Workshop is available 24/7. You can view the lessons as many times as you like, start and stop as you please, and you have up to one year to complete, plus one hour of free consulting service.
- Schematics, formulas, and demonstration boards.
- Half a dozen different vehicle conversions featured.
- AC and DC conversions covered in detail.
- Provides a Big Picture understanding of the Principals and Fundamentals of an EV conversion.
“If you’re looking for information about a Do-It-Yourself EV conversion, look no further.
Richard van Wyhe and EV4U have what you need. After purchasing an EV kit from another supplier, I was very disappointed by the lack of information and support. Hoping to fill the gaps in my knowledge, I turned to EV4U’s Online EV Workshop. Bottom line, EV4U gave me the information I needed to make good choices about converting my vehicle. They provided not only general electrical education, but “how to” demonstrations and the information I needed to personalize my installation. I couldn’t have completed my project as quickly, or professionally, without their help. EV4U’s Online EV Workshop was worth every penny!”
Chris from Salt Lake City, Utah
Is the Workshop worth the time and money? Check out what others have done with what they learned from our Workshop. Click here for a few success stories.
In 2012, EV4U converted this 1974 VW Karmann Ghia to electric. It was my daily driver for 7-1/2 years and 97,000 miles. The EV conversion components were then removed and placed in another vehicle, and are still on the road. Tried and true.
Workshop Modules and Lessons
Module 1 – Lesson 1: Introduction, Objectives, Safety
Module 1 – Lesson 2: Vehicle Choice, Drag Coefficient, GVWR
Module 1 – Lesson 3: Conversion Terminology, Ohm’s Law
Module 2 – Lesson 1: Batteries – Part 1; Types, Life Cycles, Specs.
Module 2 – Lesson 2: Batteries – Part 2; Series/Parallel, Range Calculations
Module 2 – Lesson 3: Batteries – Part 3; Salvaged OEM Cells
Module 2 – Lesson 4: Batteries – Part 4; B.M.S., Bottom Balancing
Module 2 – Lesson 5: Batteries – Part 5; Placement, Containment, and Monitoring
Module 3 – Lesson 1: Motors
Module 3 – Lesson 2A: Adapters and Couplers
Module 3 – Lesson 2B: Motor Mounts
Module 3 – Lesson 3: Hardware
Module 3 – Lesson 4: Clutch or No Clutch
Module 3 – Lesson 5: OEM Motors
Module 4 – Lesson 1: Controllers and Throttle Control
Module 4 – Lesson 2: Switches, Relays, and Contactors
Module 4 – Lesson 3: Wire, Connectors, Lugs, and Crimping
Module 4 – Lesson 4: Schematic Diagrams, Circuits, Disconnects, Fuses and Shunts
Module 4 – Lesson 5: DC/DC Converters, Chargers, Charge Ports
Module 5 – Lesson 1: Instrumentation
Module 5 – Lesson 2: Auxiliary Batteries, DC/DC Converters
Module 5 – Lesson 3: Range Formula Explained
Module 5 – Lesson 4: BMS
Module 6 – Lesson 1: Power Brakes
Module 6 – Lesson 2: Power Steering
Module 6 – Lesson 3: Heating
Module 6 – Lesson 4: Air Conditioning
Module 7 Lesson 1: Maintenance/Troubleshooting
Module 7 Lesson 2: OEM Components
Module 7 Lesson 3: How to go about it.
Module 7 Lesson 3 Part 1: Getting Started – Vehicle Introduction and Prep
Module 7 Lesson 3 Part 2: Installing Components on Component Board and Cables
Module 7 Lesson 3 Part 3: Installing Component Board and 12-volt Wiring
Module 7 Lesson 3 Part 4: Motor Installation
Module 7 Lesson 3 Part 5: Wiring
Module 7 Lesson 3 Part 6: Installing DC/DC Convertor and Heater
Module 7 Lesson 3 Part 7: Installing and wiring the traction pack batteries
Module 7 Lesson 3 Part 8: Charging the traction pack
Module 7 Lesson 3 Part 9: Cooling System and Testing
Module 7 Lesson 4: Final Review and Comments
Module 7 Lesson 5: Additional Resources and Materials
This 1991 VW Transporter Doka was converted to electric for a customer in 2013. It is a daily driver and still uses all of the original conversion components. In 2021 we added this solar array which provides thirty plus miles per day of plug free electric transportation. The solar array can be removed in ten minutes if desired. You too can have a unique, reliable electric conversion. EV4U can show you how you can just turn the key and go, first time, every time.
The 1974 orange Karmann Ghia components new home. Still going strong.
Online EV Workshop purchase is not refundable, all sales are final, and the price is subject to change without notice.