1982 EV Conversion Project in Mckinleyville, CA

Last Updated: 9/5/2025 | Ad Source: Craigslist

Asking Price: $5,500

 

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Calling all organic farmers and Townies that want a unique electric pickup!

This my 3 local owner 1982 VW EV Caddy project for sale. I have invested over $9k and at least 100 hours to get this project to 3rd base, and it just needs someone to knock it in home.

With this project you get:

(40) Powin F-100 Ah 3.2V Lithiom Ion battery cells= 128 volts including all buss bars and hardware. [spent $120 each=$4800]

Voltsrabbit Electric conversion kit (elecrtroauto.com):

9″ Warp DC motor (already mounted with adapter to the stock vw 4 speed transmission)

CURTIS Controller

Battery Box and mounts

Most of the wiring (needs 20ft or so of 2 gauge power wire) Paid $3k used was $10k new in late 1980’s (has Original VHS installation guide video)

ZEVA (Zero Emissions Vehicle Austraila) brand BMS12’s/EVMS Lite/Display Screen new for $750

The truck has 183k miles on the odometer, but probably a couple thousand more as it sticks for a couple of weeks each time the mileage gets to XXX999.9. All of the unnecessary ICE components (1.6 diesel motor/exhaust/fuel tank) have been removed and are no longer with the car. The bed is rust free with the paint still fresh as it has had a Glass-rite brand over-top canopy installed since it was new. It has aftermarket 15″ BBS mesh wheels with 185/55hr15 tires. The headliner is still intact and interior is in overall decent shape for being almost 40 years old. This will be a fun and rewarding vehicle with top speed of 80mph with about a 60 mile range for the right person to finish and get on the road. It currently has a non-op title and obviously needs to be trailered.

My hard earned investment is your gain at a sacrifice. $5500.

Last Updated on September 5, 2025 by TruckAds