Tesla Electric Kombi Conversion Pt 1 - selecting the right van - VW or Bedford? Classic EV Car

Part 1 of a series on converting a VW bus to 100% electric power with Tesla motor and batteries.
Here we talk about learning the hard way when choosing the best type of van to do a "Tesla swap" on.
Appreciate any feedback, questions or comments.
We'll be revealing everything as we go along with this conversion project.
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[@michaelmcclown5593]

I love the fact that you passed on the subi swapped kombi, good call guys.

[@chargedgarage131]

yep it was just too good to take off the road

[@Woodywoodah]

I really really want to convert Japanese 98 Toyota Hiace Super Custom and own the first JDM van EV conversion. It’s my skate bus, I've owned it for 10 years an I want to keep it forever. I definitely Intend on chatting to you guys in the future.

[@marks-0-0]

I've subbed as i love vans and i love EV tech!
I'm following another channel converting a brand new T6.1 to Tesla power aswell.
Good times.

[@chargedgarage131]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Mike_Costello]

Ah wondered what happened to the Bedford. What’s the big motor from the X being saved for?? I have a few ideas if you need help!😁😁

[@chargedgarage131]

there was 2 small motors from the red X, the rear is going in this Kombi and the front went into a Suzuki Swift drag car!