The major parts that will be used for the conversion, and where we stand on acquiring each.
| Part | Detail | Acquired |
|---|---|---|
| Car | 1961 VW Type 1 (Beetle) | ✅ Yes |
| Motor | Nissan Leaf EM57 motor | ✅ Yes |
| Inverter | Nissan Leaf traction inverter | ✅ Yes |
| Battery modules | TBD | ❌ No |
| VCM | VCM requirements | ✅ Yes |
| BMS | TBD | ❌ No |
| Main contactors | Littelfuse DCNEV250-M | ✅ Yes |
| Precharge contactors | Littelfuse DCNSEV30-B | ✅ Yes |
| Service disconnect | TBD | ❌ No |
| Charger | Nissan Leaf Gen 2 PDM | ✅ Yes |
| DC/DC | Nissan Leaf Gen 2 PDM | ✅ Yes |
| Axle adapter | TBD | ❌ No |
| Adapter plate | TBD | ❌ No |
| Accelerator pedal | TBD | ❌ No |
If you have tips on where we can get the missing parts, or if you’d like to sponsor us, don’t hesitate to send an e-mail.
Suppliers
EU suppliers we have come across so far: