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