Robert,
It has been done but because of the weight and shape of the Vanagon it
is not optimal for an electric conversion with the current battery
technology.  Now if batteries could only get much lighter, hold a charge
longer, and not be so toxic we would all be in electric conversion heaven:-)

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

Robert C wrote:
> Hello Vanagon Family;
>    Has any one tried to convert a Vanagon to electric motor
>  and how efficient it is? is this conversion High maintenance?
> I have seen several electric 914 witch has a similar transmission.
>    What are your thoughts on this subject?
>     Robert Campos
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