DIY EV Chat Tom Cheesewright

In this episode of DIY EV Chat we're headed back across the pond to chat to Karim Omara all the way from California. Karim has a pair of incredible EV-swapped vehicles, a classic 1973 Beetle and an E60 BMW 5-series - the Chris Bangle designed car that still splits BMW enthusiasts. Karim's car is even more controversial now that it is powered by a mix of Lexus drivetrain and Chevy batteries!



Karim chats about the skills to take on your own EV-swap, what got him started in the EV conversion world, and the difference between modifying cars in California and other parts of the US. Check out Karim's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@EgyUrls. And find some photos of Karim's cars below.

In this 20th episode of DIY EV Chat (!) we head across the pond to chat to Greg Muszynski of Good Enuff Garage about his Lexus GS450h-powered GMC truck, and his upcoming Volkswagen Rabbit/Golf. Hear how Greg got started with DIY EV swaps, the challenges he had along the way, his favourite tool, and what's next for his projects. Go check out Greg's YouTube channel for a deep dive on his projects - always entertaining!

Alex Meek is a car guy. In fact, his whole family are petrolheads! So why did he build an electric BMW E46 Touring using parts from a Mitsubishi Outlander? Find out in the latest episode of DIY EV Chat.

It's back! A new season of DIY EV Chat where I interview other people who've built their own battery-powered vehicles and the brilliant people who enable our crazy hobby.



In this episode I chat to electric Land Rover Freelander builder and car alternator enthusiast, Alister Brown - also known as AliBro over on YouTube, where he has documented his build. You can also find his build diary over on the OpenInverter Forum.



As usual we talk about the skills needed to do your own EV Conversion, parts choices, challenges, the highs and the lows. Oh, and favourite tools. Plus, why Adrian Flux should sponsor this channel!

Jamie Marley is one of the founders of Second Life EV Batteries, providing second hand batteries to EV-swappers all over the country. But he's also a time-served marine engineer with a deep interest in EV and hybrid power trains for watercraft of all sizes - including his Outlander-powered jetski! Jamie is available for consulting in the marine sector via his business Marine Electrification Solutions.



Jamie is converting a former ambulance into a camper van as well - a classic DIV EV project.

The Wankel rotary engine used by Mazda is a wonderful thing. It's compact and it's powerful. It makes a wicked howl when it's on song. Unfortunately, it doesn't always last that long. Which is how Steve Pilcher ended up with a nice-looking sports car and no engine sitting on his parent's driveway. Stumbling across the DIY EV community, he decided to convert his Mazda RX-8 to electric, and he didn't take the easy route!



Find out more about Steve's car and the process he went through to get it on the road in this episode of DIY EV Chat.