Your parents have always driven a car with a gasoline engine, you have too and you think your children will too. Well, gasoline cars have been the norm and almost everyone is of the opinion that it would continue to be so. But consider the fact that a few decades from now, gasoline and indeed oil will become a very rare commodity to find. It is a fact that gasoline cars are not going to be around forever.

Electricity is a renewable energy and scientists and car manufacturers have shown that electric motors are going to be the vehicles of the future. There are numerous advantages that electric motors have to offer over traditional gasoline cars. Compared to the internal combustion engine, a car offers up to 500% efficiency. This means that your car will generate a lot of power even with a small amount of fuel. Because its electric motor is powered by electricity, from batteries, the sun, the wind or water, it does not emit any type of pollution into the environment. It will be silent, easy to use and quite safe.

Considering all these factors, you may think that if you can build a lot of electrical equipment yourself, why not build an electric car yourself? And, if you can do it successfully, you can save tens of thousands of dollars on the purchase of new electric cars from one manufacturer.

Before you begin your DIY mission to build a car, consider converting your old car to an electric motor. In most cases this may be possible. Make sure you have the conversion skills at your fingertips. It is very important that you have all the knowledge about the operation of an engine. If you know how to fix your car engine in times of trouble, then you may be a good candidate to build your own car. However, if you prefer to have your car serviced by a professional, it would also be better to have it built by a professional.

However, if you are confident in your abilities, you can check out a helpful DIY guide and start working on your electric car. This would mean that you would have to do some research and learn the basic science behind electric cars. Since they are basic in design, you’ll find them easier to make than a gas-powered car. The fact is, you’d be surprised at the amount of work you can get done by referring to a professional DIY kit. The guide will also let you know about the tools and equipment needed to build your own electric car. Make sure you have someone available to help you lift some heavy components and help you with tools as well. Your garage or sheltered spot with enough space would be an ideal place to start your project.