I’m on a green energy kick to do my part to prevent us all from being horribly killed by global warming. I’ve been looking into EVs, but the options are pretty limited and pretty expensive, as well as being filled with fancy features I don’t want or need. Instead, I decided to convert the Jeep XJ I had sitting around. EV conversions have been around for quite a while, but they are starting to become even more viable, as batteries are becoming cheaper and cheaper. It turned out, my co-worker was also considering converting an old VW beetle, so we decided to pair up and help each other. Vehicle 1989 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Batteries While you can buy batteries, they are quite expensive, so we decided to look at salvaged batteries. It is quite affordable to get a Nissan Leaf or other EV that has been wrecked. The batteries are usually undamaged as they are safely in the middle of the car. Also EVs tend to be written off pretty quickly for some reason. George Andres, my co-worker,