Journal
ELECTRONICS
Volume 10, Issue 24, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/electronics10243110
Keywords
electric vehicle; greenhouse gas emissions; retrofit; UK; battery
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Electric vehicles can significantly reduce emissions compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, and the retrofit market in the UK is well established. However, current regulations may not fully cover these conversions, and industrial engagement has highlighted varying levels and common themes of practice during the retrofit process.
Electric vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Electric retrofits involve converting an ICE vehicle to an electric drivetrain, aiding the transition to zero emission vehicles by adapting current vehicles and, thus, reducing the transport sector emissions. Other benefits include charge exemptions in major cities, reduced driving costs, and lower maintenance. The UK has a considerable retrofit market, with a large price range of services offered. There is a varying level of practice undertaken and current regulations may not adequately cover these retrofits. Industrial engagement has highlighted the varying levels and common themes of practice, such as restoration work, computer-aided design, and finite element analysis. Converting the registered fuel type of a vehicle to electricity, post-retrofit, appears to be a limited process, with few steps. Therefore, a regulatory framework, such as an accreditation scheme, could be introduced to ensure high levels of safety and good practice. Future work suggestions include further meetings with the DVLA and DVSA, and meeting the Motor Insurers' Bureau.
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