Considering an electric car conversion yourself? Many individuals are because the price at the pump keeps going up. There is no doubt that people would rather drive a hundred miles on a dollar’s worth of electricity than 20 or 30 dollars worth of gasoline.

So, here’s a good question: When will the price of a gallon of gasoline hit the $7 mark?

Uncertainty in the Middle East fuels speculators to bid up the price of crude oil. You can be sure that somebody is making money on the mounting prices of petroleum. Gasoline prices will further escalate for the foreseeable future.

If you are wondering if it is advisable to convert your car to electric, there are several particulars you need to be familiar with.

To begin with, a gasoline powered car can drive hundreds of miles and fill up virtually anywhere. Depending on the vehicle and the number of batteries, an all electric vehicle can go around forty to a hundred miles on a single charge. The most reliable location to charge your car is at home.

The best use of an electric car is local driving with round trips well inside the 40 to 100 mile range. At this time electric cars will have a hard time recharging anywhere but at home.

Should you plan to embark on long trips in a car, your family should have two cars. One car can remain gasoline powered for extended distance driving whereas another car could be converted and used for nearby commuting.

The next thing you should realize is that parts for the conversion will not be bargain basement priced. The specific components required for a conversion depend on the kind of car and could range from about $7,500 to $14,000. Batteries are additional and depend on the type of batteries as well as the number of batteries you want to use.

And, third, you need to determine if you would like to perform the conversion yourself or you want to have a conversion shop complete the effort. Converting a vehicle yourself will take some time and it helps to have a friend to assist you. It would help to know a little about vehicles should you tackle the job yourself. As with most tasks, the first conversion you perform will be the most difficult .

If you’ve got more cash than time, you may want a conversion shop to do the work. Because labor is costly, be prepared to pay several thousands dollars extra. Because there may not be a conversion shop close to your location, you may need to have the converted car transported back to you.

Fourth, you need to know what you are doing if you’ll complete the conversion yourself. The more you know, the better able you’ll be to understand the many tasks required for a top quality result.

You can get a first-rate understanding of the many tasks involved from one or more of the conversion guides which are available. Not only will the guides make it easier to be familiar with the tasks, but you will get some tips about where to purchase conversion parts or kits at the least expensive prices.

Best wishes using your new electric car. Just remember to smile at the many cars purchasing gasoline stations you pass by.