22R to EV Swap: 1981 Toyota Pickup Hilux 4x4 All Electric Conversion with Hyper9 motor Tesla Battery

So cool! Great job!!!! I’ve got a 22R Toyota that just hit 200K so not touching that baby BUT I’ve been thinking about this with an engine for EV West for a mid 80s 4Runner. This looks even better though I’m just wondering about the brakes. Did y’all do a conversion with that? I’ve heard they can be problematic with conversions.

Btw I once brought this idea up in an environmental science lecture in 2014 as the speaker was comparing C02 emissions of a brand new Prius (with the whole manufacturing process) to a older gasoline vehicle.

I curiously said: “why can’t we just take older cars and swap out the gas engines with electric ones?”.

He said it was impossible, and it would never happen. I was young and naive, now I say f*ck the naysayers - they’ll always exist.

Why would changing motors affect the suspension? It shouldnt

Just buy a battery-powered golf cart.

Should have left the 22R, put the electric motor in front of the rear dif and the battery in the bed. Use the 22R as a generator.

A faster 0 to 60 mph is not an improvement to transportation.

And it's stick shift!!!!

I have a 64 International Scout I'd love to EV convert...too rich for my blood though

Such an amazing job!!! I love my 04 Silverado regular cab and wish I knew half of what you all do so I could be brave enough to turn it into an EV and give it new life :)

Thanks for video!

I can't believe 😢

My dad has the exact same toyota except his has the long bed which is 90% bondo and wood lol. Is there a place that makes beds for the early 80s Toyota trucks?

I have a 2005 dodge ram 1500 4x4 crew cab. I'd like this kit, but I'd want a hybrid version.

I was just going to comment how are you not referencing Marty McFly in back to the Future 3, and then you did. Subscriber earned

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i would have thought that would have been a direct drive from the motor, no transmission. Just a transfer case to the front diff.

How much to do itfor a 02 tacoma? And what's the range?

Awesome project but I'd keep an eye on the trany with all that torque.

Nice project but I bet that tranny will not last with all that torque.

There's room for 3 electric motors in that Hilux, now you have TRI-POWER 0 - 60 in 3 seconds 😁😁😁😁 range 50 miles 😢😥😥

My 1993 Toyota 22RE needs the 2nd Block Rebuilding, got quoted $1,800 but i have to remove the block or have mechanic friend do it. Thinking now is the time to Electric Conversion, if i get motors on both Axles it will be AWD right now is RWD.

Здравствуйте. Где можно купить, это оборудование

A 4x4 conversion how much costxincluding all details

Hi, can u do this to a 2009 ram 1500 3.7m

Soooooooooooo frikikin cool !!!!! ... The shifts, the sounds, the power being just right. Well done folks count me in subbed! underrated channel right here.

Would this work with my 521 Datsun truck?

can i have that old engine for free.?

Ev are not more reliable

i really want to do this to my 2001 GMC 4X4 when the engine gets tired, 180k now

I would like to convert my doge ram Ecodiesel to electric with same system.
what is your contact information?

Add a lumber rack and add solar panels! No need to plug in!

I want one!!! How much to build one???

That truck does not have a r twenty two motor it has an engine

LOL "IF" it can go to 60 test. Had me dying.

Time waster…EVERY…EV conversion… EVERY..EV CONVERSION…
Cost for all parts
Which battery
Range

Otherwise…. Time waster

What an incredible transformation to a high-voltage EV! What were the most challenging aspects of converting with the Hyper9 motor and Tesla modules? Keep up the fantastic work, and I'm looking forward to more exciting projects from you.

More reliable than a 22R????? somebody is smoking dope.. .

At least, if not more reliable? Come on dude, check back with me in 40 years and see where the system is. in 10 years it’ll be junk. I like the EV conversions but that’s just a silly statement.

What is the range after the conversion?

want to sell me the old 22r motor?

Cool but you guys ruined that truck the way it was would last 300 to 500k miles and could sit for years and years and then with only a little gas you could be driving no electric vehicle can sit for years and years and they all have batteries that are junk after 10 to 15 years max no matter the mileage

Looked thru your channel, saw no promised follow up with tech specs. Want to know kWH of the batteries, range, weight. I figure to get 100 miles range I would need to add at least 1000# of battery (if there was room without using up bed space) - probably more. Until battery/capacitor tech/energy density becomes considerably more capable and affordable, I will just have to stay with the stock ICE - as much as I would like my pickup to be an EV.

Want to do this to my k1500 some day! what is the estimated range on this build? Is fast charging possible?

Man, I should have kept my 1982 SR5 Crew Cab pickup for this project.

I have the numberplate .....E4X4

next, do a toyota fortuner‼😎👍

Guy pulls the motor that has presumably been working in the vehicle sin the 1980's and immediately says the new electric system is more reliable...really....really....sweet build regardless. lol

Sounds so futuristic!

That dude looks like Jimmy Kimmel....

Any estimate on its range?

Good luck trying to find a battery charger up in the mountains and wilderness when off roading! Big deal! So you got 0-60 in 13 sec! Still slow! I rather keep the Toyota motor! It’s not a rocket 🚀 it’s a “Pick up!”