VW Bus Electric Conversion Part 3: EV Wiring Schematic and Component Buying - A Complete Guide

Part 3 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I go over the COMPLETE EV Wiring Schematic discussing the type and purpose of all EV components from the Motor and Controller to the relays and fuses. In addition, I explain my rationale for why I am choosing the components I have, what components I recommend buying if I didn't already own them, and where to buy these components.

Links to products:

EV Schematic and General Conversion Information (EV4U Custom Conversions): https://ev4unow.com/diy-cost-estimator/

Netgain Hyper9 144v AC Induction Controller/Motor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=482

Curtis/HPEVS AC-51 AC Induction Controller/Motor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=172

Netgain Warp9 Series-wound DC Motor: https://evsource.com/products/warp-9

Prius Hall-effect Throttle Pedal: https://tractionev.com/product/toyota-prius-throttle-pedal-with-plug-78120-47050/

EV West Billet Aluminum VW Transmission adapter: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=228

Elcon 3.3kW Charger: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=510

AVC2 J1772 port control: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=107

J1772 32A Recepticle: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=433

Elcon DC-DC Converter (72A): https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=545

Compact/Rotary Vacuum Pump: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/leb-vp002

Albright 400A (Continuous) Contactor: https://www.amazon.com/Albright-SW200-Style-Contactor-Solenoid/dp/B00K1JXUZ2

Tyco Sealed Contactor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=102

Main Disconnect Switch: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=538

500A Fuse: https://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Bussmann-FWX-500A-Buss-Speed/dp/B00HKISV5Q

High Voltage/Low current relay: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-potter-brumfield-relays/KUEP-3D15-12/1127844

High Voltage/Low current SS relay: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GNSPCND

12V automotive relays: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-0332019110-Relay/dp/B004Z0WGZS

High Voltage/Low current fuses (DC-DC Input): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KBNMTG

High Voltage/Low current fuse holder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DO2LBIA

12V/High current fuse (DC-DC Output): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FF8TDSS

Current Shunt (for instrumentation): https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=112

JLD404 Programmable Battery Display: https://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/jld404-programmable-battery-monitor.html

TBS EV Display: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=138

Inertia Switch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RBK4873

12v Red and Black Terminal Blocks:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KVW7F5X

Terminal Strips: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084LH4ZG

12V 6-fuse Block: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBV2MHN

Audiopipe 18 Gauge, 8-wire 15ft wire harness: https://www.ebay.com/itm/273605863675

Single-post terminal studs (High-voltage fuse or busbar mounting): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LLZF7DW

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