Welcome to our blog here at ConvertingEV, we hope you find this article electrifying! 

Today we’ll be looking at the top 10 Youtube Channels that are converting vehicles to electric. As we ourselves would be considered a part of this unique list, we are removing ourselves from the running to relieve any bias we might have, and better highlight these great channels. 

(But please go check us out at ConvertingEV and subscribe, because some really great content is coming out all the time!)

Before we move on to our top 10, we want to tell you a little bit about ourselves: 

ConvertingEV is a new company based out of Rexburg, Idaho that has made it our personal mission to inspire and enable anyone and everyone to convert a vehicle to electric. 

We create courses that will help people to gain important knowledge about EV conversion and also step-by-step instructions on how our followers can confidently do electric vehicle conversion themselves. 

With electric vehicles becoming ever more popular in today’s society with companies such as Tesla and Polestar, electric vehicle conversion is a way to make the switch to electric. (And if you follow our courses, it doesn’t have to break the bank.)

So without further ado, here is our Top 10 List of YouTube Channels Converting Their Cars to Electric:

1. Benjamin Nelson – (107K sub, 3.2007)

Do you want to know how to convert your car to electric on the cheap? Check out Benjamin Nelson’s channel.  His channel has a lot going on, but BenjaminNelson is actually really engaging, full of knowledge, and he does not hesitate to take you into his garage and show you some DIY magic. The channel is well organized, and has content for the majority of electric vehicle motors. This list wouldn’t be complete without Benjamin Nelson, so we have to include that sometimes his methods are a little eccentric, but if it works, why not? He also uses a lot of used parts, which is nice if you’re wanting to keep your conversion on the cheaper side. His channel has been around for awhile, so chances are he has an answer to pretty much all EV questions. And don’t forget to check out his personal blog where he documents all his projects at 300mpg.org.

2. Johannes Huber  – (2.07K sub, 3.2010) 

Huber is an electronics wizard. His channel includes a fundamental playlist that goes over in depth the basics of EVs. Hopefully he continues this series, because it will continue to help interested parties as people continue to venture into the world of electric vehicles. In addition to this, Huber also has created open source content for EVs that can be obtained through the website Openinverter.org. You can find things like how to make and program your own custom controller for Tesla drive units or batteries. This site is a rich resource for anyone getting into electric conversion, but don’t get discouraged if a lot of it goes over your head. We will be helping you understand how to make use of the great work he has done in our youtube channel and courses. 

3. Steve Clunn and Green Shed Conversions – (856 sub, 12.2012) 

First off, this channel created an amphibious EV, so that’s pretty awesome. This group has also been building electric vehicles for over 20 years, and is based in Crystal River, Florida. They often use second-hand parts, and have links to where they source their materials. They also have a website, where they further talk about their builds, sell DIY conversion kits and offer courses on EV conversion.

4. Fully Charged Show – (917K sub, 4.2010)

 This channel has become a more popular channel recently in the world of EV, and I really appreciate that they are very technical in their explanations of how EVs work. They are able to also interview different EV companies around the world, and travel to various car shows to highlight the amazing feats that are coming on the market. They often go through EV misconceptions and prove just how great EVs can really be. They produce content weekly, and have many playlists to choose from.

5. EV West – (10.2011, 83.8K sub) 

Based in California, they have done some really cool electric conversions including race cars. But their specialty seems to be classic Volkswagens. They became one of the first suppliers of EV parts in the US, selling their EV conversion kits. They are pretty reasonably priced, if you already have the specific vehicle they are promoting. For example, their conversion kit for a Volkswagen VW Bus is $8,734.00.

6. Latuta EV – (978 sub, 12.2006) 

This channel goes over the Tesla model 3 and other EV conversions. His video that explains Axial Flux motors is very informative and really explains why Tesla vehicles are staying at the top of the line for electric vehicles. His videos are well edited, with a lot of visual aids to assist in understanding the content of the videos. He also has a series of converting EVs on a budget, again using great visual aids and simple explanations. 

7. Dala’s EV Repair – (10.3K sub, 8.2013)

This is a great channel, especially for those looking into using a Nissan Leaf engine for their conversion. He explains everything that he is doing, and why. He also stresses reusing older EVs, which are often sent to the junkyard rather than going through a sometimes simple upgrade to their battery. Most people don’t realize that with the proper care (and occasional upgrades) electric vehicles could run for decades, which is something that is stressed on this YouTube channel.

8. Zero EV – (54.9K subs 2.2018)

 Another great educational channel, where general mechanics are the ones doing the electric vehicle conversion. They explain what they are doing, but in a way that is easily understandable and inspiring to those considering doing their own conversions. Granted, most people don’t have the money to convert a Porsche, but their builds are clean and very nicely done. They have kits that they sell for easy conversion, though this is not yet available to those of us living in the United States. So in the meantime, their videos can be used as a guide of what parts one should buy to start their own conversion to an electric vehicle.

 9. Fifth Gear: Recharged – (940K sub, 9.2007) 

This channel compares the differences of electric cars and their gas counterparts, and goes over true costs. Sometimes the cost of EVs is blown out of proportion, because the cost of a gas vehicle is not including the cost of gas. When the cost of gas is included, the cost difference of gas and electric vehicles is drastically decreased.

10. Performance EV – (3.97K sub, 1.2019) 

Another great channel, well edited and he explains how he goes about his conversions. What’s great about this channel is he doesn’t just stick with the common cars that are commonly used for EV conversion. He also thoroughly goes about teardowns and takes apart pieces that have issues, which is something that can be extremely intimidating for most people coming into electric vehicle conversion.

Honorable Mentions

Charlie Smurthwaite – (26 sub, 7.2007) 

This channel is definitely one to watch, and we look forward to seeing what they publish in the near future as they produce more content about their Electric VX220 Tour. Keep a lookout on our site for an EV Feature that Charlie will be a part of in the near future!

Tech Mischief – (3.73K sub, 8.2016)

This channel has a series of how to DIY an EV on the cheap side, with ways to cut cost without cutting the safety of the vehicle. His BMW Conversion story is great, and he really explains how EVs can still be obtainable to younger people who don’t have the money to spend on expensive conversions. Definitely a channel to watch, though hopefully more content will be coming out in the near future.

JerryRigEverything – (7.42M Sub, 7.2012) 

This isn’t really an EV channel, though I really enjoyed watching the channel’s conversion of their Humvee. I wouldn’t recommend this channel for those wanting to convert their own vehicles, because he isn’t really doing it for his own vehicle, but just to prove he can do it, so he’s throwing quite a bit more money at his projects that the average Joe just doesn’t have access to. Though don’t get me wrong, his vehicle is full of good info and entertaining. 

Rich Rebuilds – (1.35M sub, 1.2014) 

This channel might seem very click-baity… but the channel is honest about the issues of Teslas and how they may not be the right option for everyone. He specializes in rebuilding Teslas, so therefore is a fount of key information when working with anything Tesla. 

EV4U Custom Conversions – (42.5K sub, 3.2010) 

This is a great resource for workshops about EVs, the website is great and the workshops sound promising, if a bit pricey and outdated when it comes to modern tech. There’s lots of educational content, and we would consider it one of the best educational resources for beginners. As previously stated, the channel is a bit outdated, but with the added help of their website, they are starting to catch up on more recent tech. 

Some other Great Resources into the World of EV

Weber State Auto 

WeberAuto – (328K sub, 11.2009) 

Based out of Weber State University in Layton, Utah, this school has a youtube channel that is used to train mechanics for the next generation of vehicles. The videos on the channel are great because they “contain highly technical content related to Hybrid and Electric vehicles, Automatic Transmissions, Manual Drivetrain, and Vibration Diagnostics”, to quote their channel. 

Really this Youtube Channel is a requirement for all who are interested in cars, and wanting to get a high quality education of how stuff works.

 WSU also has classes that can be taken, both online and in-person, which is the source of these amazing videos. Overall, the videos are great quality and contain detailed knowledge of all things car. Hopefully in the future, they will start to produce more content directly related to electric vehicles. 

www.weber.edu/evtraining – This is the link to the course site for Weber State University’s course on electric vehicle training. 

EDX – Electric Cars: Technology 

 – This course is for beginner’s who want to get a better grasp of the basics of electric vehicles and how they work. There is an option to audit the course for free, and gain access to videos by educators that are teaching at universities all over the globe, including Harvard. https://www.edx.org/course/electric-cars-technology