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

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  1. Peter

    Dumb story I think I've seen on You Tube

  2. Jay Homes

    You're not going to need or ever use this information. Just give this video the down arrow.

  3. Michael Sharp

    I was thinking about putting an electric motor in my Wife's 65 Corvair, some day it might even happen.

  4. m9bettt

    It's nice, but the EV conversions can be as much as a $25k because of the batteries and electronics.

  5. Adipose Rex

    This is what I would define as delicious.

  6. Oso_Nomada_

    In 10 years…I hope that conversions are cheaper and more accessible to the masses. I own a 2013 BRZ that I bought new July 2012…she has a 100k of love on her, and nearly 100% stock. One day I hope to make the conversion.

  7. Jonny 5 still alive

    California passed bill to ban gas cars. 1 week later, asked people to stop charging "ev's" cause electricity shortage lmfao

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