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Comparison with other electric cars
Comparing cars, including electric ones, is quite difficult. The fact is that each of them has its own subtleties and features, and each car will always find its fan.
There are electric vehicle models that have a longer range, more power, and other features. What makes the Golf E special, however, is its practicality. At the same time, the power reserve is more than sufficient for a city car.
Some will say that you can buy an electric car cheaper. And this is true, but the Volksvagen Golf E captivates with its completeness and quality. After all, in the basic configuration you already get all those options that in other cars come for a fee.
But it’s probably worth paying attention to the main competitor of the Golf E – the Nissan Leaf, which loses to Volkswagen in almost all respects, while remaining the best-selling electric car:
- Motor – 80 kW or 109 l/s.
- Battery capacity – 24 kW/h.
- Cruising range 175 km.
There are other competitors such as Renault ZOE, BMW i3, Chevrolet Volt and so on.
Why are people trying to make an electric car themselves?
The question of why someone decided to make an electric car with their own hands has many answers. After all, everyone can have their own motives. Some people are simply interested in doing something on their own, others are trying to save money, others do not trust manufacturers, and so on. Therefore, the issue of making an electric car yourself is purely personal.
That being said, it’s important to note one rather important factor: modern electric vehicles typically cost about 30% more than an internal combustion engine alternative. The inflated cost is explained by the fact that electric cars are equipped with expensive batteries, as well as expensive electrical equipment (power plant with controllers)
Therefore, when there is a rather old car in the garage, which, in principle, is no longer a pity, many decide to make a cheap electric car out of it, saving a significant amount on the body and most body parts, as well as on the chassis
The inflated cost is explained by the fact that electric cars are equipped with expensive batteries, as well as expensive electrical equipment (power plant with controllers). Therefore, when there is a rather old car in the garage, which, in principle, is no longer a pity, many decide to make a cheap electric car out of it, saving a significant amount on the body and most body parts, as well as on the chassis.
Is it worth making an electric car yourself?
The answer to the question of whether it’s worth creating a homemade electric car depends on whether you have free time, free finances, and sufficient motivation.
And if there is interest and funds for this event, then it is quite possible to create a car with an electric drive, with a good power reserve and driving characteristics. Moreover, driving performance will directly depend on the selected “donor” (the car for conversion).