Voltswagon
1972 Volkswagen Beetle. 🪲 Electrified. ⚡
Hardware
Conversion kit: Green Motor Technology (Chinese manufacturer, likely sourced via AliExpress/Alibaba)
- Motor: Three-phase AC (orange U/V/W phase wires), mid-size, professionally assembled wiring harness
- Controller: Black box with substantial heatsink fins
- System voltage: 72V
- BMS: CAN bus
- OBC (On-Board Charger): included
- DCDC Converter: included
- CAN-Box: PC diagnostics interface
- Wiring diagram in Chinese — electric diagram title block shows "Green Motor Technology"
Vehicle: Classic VW Beetle
Battery pack: Specs TBD — need to document Ah rating and confirm 72V configuration.
Research Notes
- Search: "Green Motor Technology 72V VW Beetle EV conversion kit AC motor" on AliExpress/Alibaba
- Also try: "Green Motor Technology EV kit CAN-Box OBC" — the CAN-Box + OBC combo is distinctive
- YouTube may have installation videos for this specific kit style
- Need close-up photos of motor label and controller label to confirm kW rating, RPM, and current ratings
Status & Blockers
- Kit hardware is on-site but full specs not yet documented
- Need facilities space cleared/improved before active build work can proceed