Brazilian Engineer Transforms Beetle Into Electric Vehicle Capable of Traveling 100 Km for Less Than R$ 4.00!

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 08/07/2024 at 01:00

Updated on 08/07/2024 at 01:07

Foto: Christian Rizzi/Gazeta do Povo e El Terere

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Engineer Mario Vernazza decided to modify his classic Beetle and turn it into an electric car. The electric Beetle can reach speeds of 120 km/h and travel more than 100 km with only R$ 3.50.

The world is becoming increasingly focused on finding means of mobility that do not harm the environment, especially the automotive industry. One of the greatest expectations for the future of sustainability revolves around electric cars, which do not emit any type of direct pollutant. Due to their higher costs, automakers around the world are working in hopes of one day developing a cost-effective model. This is what Paraguayan engineer Mario Vernazza, 25, did by converting an electric Beetle using accessible technology through a search for simple parts around the world.

Electric Beetle Can Reach 120 Km/h

Engineer transforms Beetle into electric car capable of traveling 100 km for less than R$ 4.00 — *Photo: Christian Rizzi/Gazeta do Povo and El Terere*

After investing approximately US$ 15,000 in parts and tests, the 85 Beetle of the Paraguayan engineer transformed into an electric Beetle. The idea was not based on any existing low-cost product compared to another electric car.

The electric vehicle has 12 batteries of 170 amperes and 8 volts, which can propel the model to a maximum speed of 120 km/h. The Beetle takes about 8 to 10 hours to fully charge on a standard household outlet.

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Brazilian Engineer Also Converts Her Own VW Beetle to Electric

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The classic VW Beetle 1972, which was previously gasoline-powered, had its engine replaced and became a battery-powered electric car; however, despite the change, the model still needs more range. The telecommunications engineer living in Espírito Santo, Aline Santos, modified the four-cylinder engine, replacing the gasoline engine with an electric one.

The engineer states that she made the modification because she aimed to better understand the reasons why electric vehicles are so costly in the country, and thus adapted her vehicle with the help of friends who also became interested and believed in the Electric Beetle project.

Brazilian Engineer’s Vehicle Can Be Charged at Any Outlet

Aline Santos states that one of the positives of her vehicle is its charging versatility, as the model can be recharged at any outlet. However, the downside of the model is its regulation.

The engineer highlighted that she faces problems to regularize the electric car at the Detran because the number of requirements and bureaucracy make the process discouraging.

Brazilian Engineer Transforms Beetle Into Electric Vehicle Capable of Traveling 100 Km for Less Than R$ 4.00!

Engineer Mario Vernazza decided to modify his classic Beetle and turn it into an electric car. The electric Beetle can reach speeds of 120 km/h and travel more than 100 km with only R$ 3.50.

Electric Beetle Can Reach 120 Km/h

Brazilian Engineer Also Converts Her Own VW Beetle to Electric

Brazilian Engineer’s Vehicle Can Be Charged at Any Outlet

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Brazilian Engineer Transforms Beetle Into Electric Vehicle Capable of Traveling 100 Km for Less Than R$ 4.00!

Engineer Mario Vernazza decided to modify his classic Beetle and turn it into an electric car. The electric Beetle can reach speeds of 120 km/h and travel more than 100 km with only R$ 3.50.

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Brazilian Engineer’s Vehicle Can Be Charged at Any Outlet

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