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Tesla fan creating ‘CyberRoadster’ using Model 3 Performance parts in epic DIY build

Teslarati

A Tesla owner is taking his hobby and love for electric vehicles to new levels by creating what could only be described as one of the coolest EV-related DIY projects to date. The idea for the project is simple: what happens when you cross a supercar with the Cybertruck? You end up with a two-seater CyberRoadster.

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This DIY electric parade float chassis could be any vehicle you want it to be

Electrek

It seems like every new electric vehicle unveiling now starts with showing off a new ‘skateboard’ design , or the chassis of the vehicle that houses everything it needs to make it run. The engineer in me always thought it’d be fun to have just the bare skateboard, meaning you could go wild with your ideas of what to put on top.

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New Cybertruck wrap colors are now available at the Tesla Shop

Teslarati

A few Tesla Cybertruck owners have turned to DIY vinyl wrap kits to protect the all-electric pickup truck’s stainless steel exterior. After the Cybertruck’s unveiling, a few Tesla fans shared wrap design ideas for the electric pickup truck. If you have any tips, contact me at maria@teslarati.com or via X @Writer_01001101.

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This slightly shady $500 kit turns your e-bike into an electric snowmobile

Baua Electric

I’m not saying this is a good idea. In fact, it’s probably a terrible idea for several reasons that we’re going to cover. But none of them make this any less awesome or weird, which means it’s a prime candidate for a spot in this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column. But hey, I’ll try anything once!

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DIY Electric Car Wiki - A Tremendous Conversion Resource

DIY Electric Car

Some of the members here will find this obvious but I've spoken with several people recently who had no idea that we have such a fantastic resource built up. For those of you who don't know, we have an electric car conversion wiki which has tons of info for beginners and pros.

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Moog modular battery concept for heavy equipment is too smart to ignore

Baua Electric

First shown as a proof-of-concept model built on a Caterpillar CAT 308 8-ton excavator, the ZQuip battery-electric conversion turned the conventional machine into a quiet, 140 kW, zero-emissions excavator ready to go to work on urban projects with strict noise regulation challenges or on environmentally sensitive zero drip job sites.

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just thinking about changing my 76 spitfire to a electric car

DIY Electric Car

I'm trying to decide if I was to go with another gas engine or turn it into a electric car. I was hoping someone would give my an idea of the cost of going electric. just thinking about changing my 76 spitfire to a electric car. If I go gas it will probably cost me $2000 or so. Around town here it is flat terran.