This week we head out to Lake Havasu for the yearly Buses by the Bridge event brought to you by LONDON BRIDGE BULLIS. Every year hundreds of Volkswagen buses gather around in Lake Havasu for a four day weekend of camping fun.
This year we decided to attempt to bring the Electric Samba Project. It's the longest trip we will attempt so far. Our current battery pack is giving us about 120 miles or so, and this is about a 270 miles trip one way, so there will definitely be some challenges along the way, but that won't stop us from trying.
In this episode we prepare as much as we can to get both the Electric Samba and The Egg Bus ready to tackle this long journey. Stay tuned for the next episode.
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12 thoughts on “Tesla batteries on electric vw bus for trip to lake havasu? diy ev”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars evukelectricvehicles says:

    A few solar-roofed VW Campers out there – no plans to add solar ?
    Paul G

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars solar and wind in south Texas (damian roman) says:

    I have a question for you and that you always messing around with batteries on a 2009 Panasonic lithium ion cell out of a Toyota Yaris hybrid what's the ah

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tesla Fan says:

    Is your company available for doing EV conversions for the public? I have a Honda im interested in converting to an EV. What is your email address?

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Eugene Ng says:

    Hey… Loved ur ride… Hahaha, btw will u consider adding solar panel on top of it?

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Albi Android says:

    Wow, I love these and an electric one is like it was meant to be. Great job keeping these beauties from the rust heap.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars iveno says:

    I want to do a kindness tour with your bus through Canada, the bus should have all my stickers on it. You can find a video about my kindness movement in my youtube account called – Medicine Art!

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars gurkairai says:

    Man can u give me a the cost you put into it? Please… 🙂

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dennis Whitlock says:

    I LOVE anything to do with electric vehicles !! Never heard of the 'Buses by the Bridge event' in Lake Havasu and I go there all the time. When does this even take place every year? I want to come see you guys there. I'm a huge Tesla fan. I wish you would have showed the electric motor you're using and the batteries 'after' they were installed in your VW. I subscribed to you channel. Keep up the good work. (Dennis)

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Garland says:

    Just don't use those batteries in Alaska…

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Miguel Medina says:

    I think i saw you in your vw

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Raymundo Garcia says:

    you said your 12 volt battery when down why don't you add a simple alternator/genartor. a simple 12 volt blower motor will chage may get low return 10 or 15 amps to keep you 12 volts running . could get it to spin off the axel LOVE what you doing GARCIA BRAIN AT WORK

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mandragoras says:

    The fast forwarded parts of the video (soldering the battery packs) are the most interesting parts.

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