Convert a Saturn Sky to all Electric for $25k - Cinncinati Company

[Finishline42]

Cincinnati company is converting Saturn Sky's for $25k - first run of 300 with 212 left. Claim approx $.03/mile fuel cost.

0 to 60 in under 6 sec.
150 miles range

They will sell you the car if you don't have one.

http://www.ampmotorworks.com/index.html

What they don't have > http://www.ampmotorworks.com/html/wedonthave.html

But if you drive 15,000 miles a year in a car that gets 15 mpg, it would take about 7 years to break even.

1000 gallons at $4 x 7yrs - ($.03 x 15000 x 7 yrs)

Plus no oil changes, coolant, transmission fluid, etc.

Just rotate and change tires!!

[hobbit709]

1. 25K is about 25.1K more than I can afford right now.

Maybe if my wife and I can both get a job. She got dumped after 32 years in Feb. I haven't had a real job since idiot son took over.

[OKIsItJustMe]

2. Interesting

They claim 150 miles on a charge.

Let's see, a Saturn Sky will set you back 25,000 plus another 25,000...

[Finishline42]

3. Buy a used one

Sell the engine, trans, etc.

I agree, it's not the best deal, but if a private company can do it, what's taking Detroit so long?

I think there's two main reasons Ford, GM, and Chrysler don't have them -

Regularly scheduled maint - this is gone - big $$$ generator for dealers.

Take out the IC engine, transmission, and pollution standards and more companies will be able to build cars. Engine plants cost billions when you include R&D required to stay competitive.

[lectrobyte]

4. Seems like a boatload of money, the plug-in conversions for Prius

run about 12 to 15K from what I've heard.

[tinrobot]

5. But the Prius can't go freeway speeds on electric

The motor isn't big enough to go more than about 40mph or so...

A full electric car has a much bigger motor to go freeways speeds, plus it has a larger battery system than a plug-in Prius.

I like the idea, but the thought of ripping out a brand new motor seems wasteful and expensive. It would be cool if GM could sell the cars without motors or fuel systems.

[lectrobyte]

6. Good point, I was thinking this was a plug in converson for one of

the Saturn hybrids. Even at that, $25K seems expensive.

[Finishline42]

7. Good point

Here's one that's approved by Toyota for $10k plus shipping.

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/04/27/hymotion-launching-prius-plug-in-conversion-kits/

CEO of GM says they will be selling an electric car for under $30k by 2010.

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/05/23/volt-pricing-and-timing-takes-another-twist-under-30-grand-by/