Electric Vehicle PARTS BUYER’S GUIDE | The Parts you Need for your EV!

EVBG STAFF . September 06, 2023 . Electric Vehicle Features

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The Best Equipment for Your Converted-to-EV Classic or Modified Modern E-Ride

Here’s the crème de la crème of the retrofit and EV modification world! Brace yourselves for our dazzling Top 12, featuring your ride’s most useful or revolutionary components.

1 Model 3/Y LED Steering Wheel

This carbon-fiber steering wheel offers a comfortable, grippy feel and superb look with several LED indicators. At the top center, information such as speed, temperature, or low-voltage battery is displayed, and acceleration or regen is shown on each side. This steering wheel retains the heating function and is exclusively available for Model 3 and Y.

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2 Fellten FL10 Mini System

Here’s the ultimate conversion solution for your classic Mini! Transform your British pocket rocket with Fellten’s unique bolt-on solution that offers up to 110 miles of range. With features like City and Sport driving modes, a powerful 72kW Zonic Motor, regenerative braking, a 19 kWh battery, CCS Type 1 or Type 2 charging, 6.6kw charger DCDC ,and 3.3kw Bi-Directional (V2L), this OEM-approved bolt-in electric conversion retains the original weight distribution and, more importantly, the feel of the ’60s icon.

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3 KORE Power Modules

KORE Power’s VDA 2,353 kWh battery modules come in compact sizes and configurations of 2P6S, 3P4S, and 4P3S. The company includes built-in sensors for monitoring voltage and temperature. By choosing these 212Ah, 11.1V nominal voltage/8.4V-13.05V range modules, you can create tailored battery enclosures that fit the unique architecture and design of various classic cars and trucks. Each module weighs 24 pounds/11kg.

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4 Thunderstruck Ground Fault Monitor

Thunderstruck Motors Ground Fault Monitor (GFM) assesses electrical isolation between a battery pack and vehicle ground. Ensuring a well-isolated pack is vital for the safety and peace of mind of EV builders and operators. The GFM can easily integrate into various systems using two digital outputs and a CANbus interface. If a ground fault is detected, the unit can report the fault’s severity and location within the pack. Its features include a maximum rating of 600V, two digital outputs, one CANbus interface, configurable fault tolerance levels, pack voltage measurement, and fault location measurement.

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5 Model 3/Y Control Arms

Unplugged Performance’s adjustable billet front upper control arms offer unrivaled performance with their quick camber change functionality. They enable precise adjustments between race camber and street camber in under 5 minutes using an Allen wrench and floor jack. Their asymmetrical billet mono-block design ensures impeccable left- and right-side geometry while offering precise camber, toe, and caster adjustment. With maximum upright clearance, you can easily switch between extreme -4.0 degree race camber and street camber, giving you the best of both worlds as you need it.

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6 UP-03 Lightweight Forged Wheels

Unplugged Performance exclusively designed and produced these rims for 2021-onwards Tesla Model S, Plaid included. Crafted from lightweight, forged aerospace-grade aluminum, they offer unmatched strength. With a robust load rating of 2,525 pounds/1,150kg per wheel and a sturdy I-beam design, wheel flexion is eliminated. They come with proven performance in racing, time attack, and even off-road abuse, and the manufacturer offers an unlimited lifetime warranty, along with customizable colors and sizes.

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7 EV West BMW E10 2002 Billet Aluminum Transmission Adapter

Designed to fit most 9-inch motors, including Hyper9, ADC, HPEVS AC-35, Dual AC-35, AC-50, AC-51, and NEMA B Face, this adapter is crafted from durable 6061-T6 billet aluminum. It comes with all the necessary mounting hardware and a coupler and is specifically suited for BMW 2002 applications. Installation of the coupler requires heating to 600 degrees on a hot plate before installation on the motor shaft. For Netgain Hyper 9 motors, a spacer ring is provided.

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8 AEM Combined Charging Unit

AEM’s Combined Charging Unit (CCU) is an innovative solution that combines an onboard charger and a DC-DC converter in a single unit. The onboard charger efficiently converts AC power from the grid (120V or 240V) into high-voltage DC to charge the battery pack. The DC-DC converter then transforms the battery pack’s high voltage into low voltage to maintain the 12V battery charge, functioning similarly to an alternator in traditional vehicles. Compact and lightweight at just 12.2 pounds, the AEM CCU measures 10.8×7.9×2.7 inches and seamlessly integrates with the vehicle’s VCU via CAN, simplifying the EV drive system.

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9 Rincon Power 250-amp contactor

Sealed with ceramics, this new contactor provides a compact and sturdy solution for isolating high-voltage systems. The RXC15 is the latest addition to Rincon Power’s collection of hermetically sealed HV contactors and manual disconnect switches. With a continuous duty capacity of 250 amps, the RXC15 is suitable for applications up to 1,000 Vdc. This single pole, single throw (SPST) relay also offers optional auxiliary contacts, which can be utilized for high voltage safety circuits, status feedback, or weld detection.

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10 Gtechniq Smart Sample Kit

While offered as a sample kit to test 10 of the most sought-after Gtechniq detailing products, this set is ideal for keeping all the maintenance sprays you could ever need in your center console or glovebox. The G6 Perfect Glass is ideal to clean large touch screens, and the Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner and QD Quick Detailer are perfect for bird droppings or quick touchups.

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11 Cybertruck Hubcaps for Model Y

You can’t own a Cybertruck yet, but you can get its wheels already! These high-quality ABS matte black hubcaps accurately reprise the long-awaited Tesla truck wheels design. They fit Model Y 19-inch wheels. Sold as a set, they are also available in gunmetal gray.

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12 Stealth EV 3 400V EV AC Compressor

This 400V EV AC Compressor offers a range of applications, including cabin climate control, traction battery cooling, and even drivetrain cooling for high-performance purposes. Its full function voltage is between 270 and 420V for a max power input of 6.5kW. At 18 pounds, it is on the lighter side of typical compressors and relatively compact (9.76x7x6.46 inches/248x178x164mm).