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How can I transform a Honda CR-V into an electric car?
I have a Honda CR-V. It’s gas-powered but I’d love to convert it to electric. Can you tell me how to transform a Honda CR-V into an electric car?
Jason Crosby · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s safe to say that unless you’re incredibly handy or a mechanic, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to transform a
Honda
CR-V into an EV on your own. But understanding how the process works could still be useful. To transform a gas-powered vehicle into an electric vehicle, you can buy an electric car conversion kit
, which, just as a heads up, is definitely not cheap. Expect to pay somewhere between $6,000-$8,000 for a kit, and that won’t include the battery, which could cost you another $2,000-$3,000. From there, you can find a conversion company in your area. Though they may be able to track down a kit for you, you’re likely to get a better rate by purchasing it yourself and then providing them with the kit during the conversion process.
There are a few setbacks to converting a gas-powered car to an EV, though. You’ll probably get a reduced range compared to a true EV—around 60-80 miles as opposed to over 200+—and you’ll have to pay for battery replacements yourself since they won’t be covered under warranty.
Converting your gas-powered Honda CR-V might be a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, and is still cheaper than buying a used EV, which is incredibly expensive right now. So if you decide to follow through with converting your Honda to electric power, it’s best to leave the heavy lifting to a conversion company.
And if you’d rather leave the hard work of gathering your EV’s insurance quotes to someone else, use
Jerry
. The Jerry app can collect quotes from dozens of top insurance companies, like Travelers, Nationwide, and Progressive, in seconds! They can even help cancel your old policy once you’ve made your pick.View full answer
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