How Can I Convert My Petrol Car to Hybrid?

Converting Cars to Electric

  • To convert a petrol or diesel car to electric, remove the engine and fuel components. Replace them with an electric motor and batteries.
  • Conversion costs about Rs 45 lakhs.
  • Petrol cars can be converted to CNG for Rs 40,000-50,000.

Converting Cars to Hybrid

  • Conversion costs Rs 3-5 lakhs depending on battery and range.
  • Retrofitting two and three-wheelers is cheaper.
  • Folks Motor charges Rs 1-2 lakhs to convert manual cars to hybrid in Delhi.
  • Hybrid conversion is complex, using both electric and petrol motors.
  • Government grants for new EVs don’t apply to conversions.

REVR Prototype Conversion Kit

  • The REVR prototype conversion kit transforms petrol/diesel cars to hybrid cost-effectively for about Rs 1.5 lakhs.
  • Retrofitting takes 6-16 weeks.
  • The parallel hybrid system assists the engine via an electric motor, increasing efficiency 35% and reducing emissions 30%.
  • Converting to HHO hydrogen supplementation technology reportedly improves mileage and saves on fuel costs.

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