Last Updated: 09/28/09

My Electric Car

Click here for 8 pages and 100+ pictures of the conversion process.

Yes, this is my 1988 electric Honda Civic. I converted it myself.
I also created several pages documenting the conversion.

To the Civic EV page

These were my previous electric cars. They have all moved on to new owners, but having rescued them from oblivion, I still feel good in knowing that at least there are six fewer gas cars on the road. If your interested just click on one for more info.
1975 Citicar	1980 Jet Electrica 007	1981 Comutacar
1994 Dodge TEVan	1996 Solectria Force	1994 Ford Ranger

I am a member of the National Electric Auto Association, and one of the founders of our local chapter, The Mid-America EAA, here in Kansas City.

Electric Car Links

So You Want to Build an Electric Car. Answers to basic questions, and links to information and sources.
The EV Discussion List Photo Album: The cars of the discussion list members from around the world.
The Mid-America Chapter of the Electric Automobile Association: This is our chapter home page with maps and meeting information.
Mid-America Chapter Photo Album: We all like to show off our cars, come take a look.
National EAA Homepage: Are you trying to find a chapter near you? Check here.
The EV Discussion List: This is a fantastic source of information. If you have questions about EVs, these are the folks with the answers.
The National Electric Drag Racing Association: Don't tell these folks EVs aren't fast. Check it out.
Electric Car Web Links: This is my huge links page on the MAEAA web page.
Electric Car Myths: These are my answers to a few common misconceptions about electric cars.
Why I Drive an Electric Car: Just in case you want to know.
My Interior Pre-Heater Project: A pre-warmed car on a cold winter day, who could ask for more? (This was part of my Jet 007)
My Battery Heating System: The true secret of cold weather driving. (This was part of my Jet 007)
Air Shock Upgrade: Solution to a major Jet 007 design flaw.
Power Brakes: An inexpensive upgrade
Motor Performance charts for Baldor, GE, and Prestolite motors.
The Famous Racing Barstools from Phoenix.
My Electric Lawnmower: Yes, that had to be electric too.
My Electric Snowblower Conversion: Electric yard care is a year round project.

If you have any questions about my car please send e-mail to:
Mike Chancey at: