Electric Car Parts

 Have you had enough of exorbitant gasoline bills? Is a good part of your monthly paycheck going towards fuel costs? Would you like to change to an electric car that will give you virtually zero gas bills and contribute to a cleaner environment? If the answers are yes all the way, read on to find out all you need to know about the electric car parts you are going to need to convert your normal car to an electric one.

You should always buy your electric car parts from a reputable dealer; never go for used parts, they do not come with any sort of guarantee. Make sure your dealer is licensed and will give you a guarantee on the parts you buy. Also make sure there is a good return policy in place, should you wish to return a part for whatever reason.

In order to get an electric car you can either convert your existing car or buy a new, ready made electric car. In either case you need to know something about the electric car parts to make an informed decision about your purchase.

• Your battery charger is one of the most important items; you will need to charge your car everyday and poor quality battery chargers can make life very difficult for you.

• The car battery pack has to be the best; your options include the common and affordable lead acid flooded type batteries; Absorption Glass Mat (AGM), which are maintenance free, more powerful and of course a bit more expensive; the Ni-MH is a maintenance free, very expensive battery but very long lasting than any of the others.

• The motor is the next important car part; this is the determining factor for the vehicle’s performance. The motor you buy should be technically sound, excellent quality and capable of high performance output.Apart from these main electric car parts there are several others and it would be a good idea to take a professional with you when you plan to convert or buy.