Unsurprisingly, EV fleet conversion isn’t free – but it can yield significant financial rewards down the line, with EVs found to dramatically reduce fuel costs when compared to their gas ...

The cost includes a Nissan Leaf-compatible EV controller and a crashed donor car and a lot of DIY work. The donor car, which has the battery pack and drive unit for the EV conversion cost $3,000.

A 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon will go under the knife for the sake of the course and be converted into a road-going electric vehicle, a process which typically costs around $10,000 including labour ...