Hey, as co-author of the 3rd edition of Build Your Own Electric Vehicle I’m so excited. This book is more than a manual—it’s a mission. We created it to help anyone, anywhere, turn a gas-powered car into a clean, electric machine.
Today, electric vehicles are everywhere. However, many people still ask, “Can I build one myself?” The answer is yes. That’s why this book exists. It gives you the knowledge, tools, and steps to make it happen.
We updated this edition with the latest battery tech, motors, and components. In addition, we included hands-on tips, wiring diagrams, and real conversion stories. So whether you’re starting fresh or upgrading an older project, this guide has you covered.
Electric cars aren’t just the future. That’s they’re your future. With this book, you don’t just dream about driving electric. You build it.
BUILD, CONVERT, OR BUY A STATE-OF-THE-ART ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Thoroughly revised and expanded, Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, Third Edition, is your go-to guide for converting an internal combustion engine vehicle to electric. In addition, you can be building an EV from the ground up. You’ll also find out about the wide variety of EVs available for purchase and how they’re being built.
This new edition details all the latest breakthroughs:
including AC propulsion and regenerative braking systems
intelligent controllers
batteries
and charging technologies
Updated Edition
Filled with updated photos, this cutting-edge resource fully describes each component–motor, battery, controller, charger, and chassis–and provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to assemble all the parts. Exclusive web content features current supplier and dealer lists. Custom-built for environmentalists, engineers, students, hobbyists, and mechanics, this hands-on guide puts you in the fast lane toward a cost-effective, reliable green machine.
Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, Third Edition, covers:
- Environmental impact and energy savings
- The best EV for you–purchase trade-offs, conversion trade-offs, and conversion costs
- Chassis and design
- Different types of electric motors and controllers
- Lithium EV batteries
- Chargers and electrical systems
- EV builds and conversions
- Licensing and insuring your EV
- Driving and maintenance
- List of manufacturers and dealers regularly updated on website
Wrapping Up
In the end, building your own electric vehicle isn’t just possible—it’s empowering. You take control, reduce tailpipe emissions and save money. Most importantly, you learn every step of the way.
That’s why I helped write this book. It’s designed to make EV conversions approachable, practical, and rewarding. Moreover, it proves that anyone with determination—and the right guide—can build a clean, powerful car.
So start today. Whether it’s your first project or your fifth, the road to electric begins here. Let’s drive the change—together.
