Do you have a car which is way past its glory days? Or has the registration expired? But, you in love with your vehicle and want to keep it forever (like a few more years)? Or you want to get rid of it and get a new vehicle? Good news! you can now convert your old car into an electric one! Scrap it or Swap it. Read this article and decide for yourself.
Option A; Scrapping your Car
If you want to get rid of your vehicle and wanna buy a new one, getting the vehicle scrapped is the best option. The Vehicle Scrapping Policy by the Government of India also ensures good incentives and the best price possible. Government has authorised some scrapping yards for complete and environmental friendly scrapping of your car.
A joint venture between Mahindra Accelo and Metal Scrap Trade Corporation LTD. (MSTC- a Government of India Enterprise) was set up under the name of Cero. It is the first and only organised automobile recycler in India.
You can get your car scrapped hassle-free and they will get your car deregistered from the RTO also. The working parts which can be reused will be sold separately for which you will get benefits too.
The many benefits of scrapping your car
- A social benefit is cleaner air. As inefficient vehicles will be taken off the roads, the air pollution levels will possibly decrease as the new vehicles cause very less pollution due to strict norms.
- Vehicle scrapping will ensure removal of old vehicles and an increase in sales of new vehicles in India.
- With the increased sale of new vehicles with advanced safety features, commuting on Indian roads will become a lot safer.
- The government is setting up authorised vehicle scrapping facilities, this will generate huge employment opportunities in India.
- If a car owner scraps his old vehicle they will stand eligible for tax rebates and a proposed discount of up to 15% on the purchase of a new vehicle.
Thus scrapping your old car is a very good option. Get a good price for your old car, get incentives and tax rebates on a new car. But there is another option for those who love their cars and will not be able to depart from it. Let’s take a look at this option now.
Option B; Convert your car to Electric
-
Where can you get my old car converted to electric?
There are few companies in India which can convert your car into electric. e-Trio, India’s first certified retrofitting company is one of them. You can get your vehicle fitted with an all-electric drivetrain.
-
What is the cost of getting your car converted to electric?
The cost of getting this retrofitting starts around ₹5 lakhs if you want a range of around 80 kms on a single charge. This cost can go up to ₹7 lakhs for a drivable range of up to 150 kms.
-
What modifications are required to convert your car to electric?
The company will remove all the IC engine-related components and will retrofit the car with an all-electric drivetrain. The engine is replaced by an electric motor. Unlike the new electric vehicles, there is a need for some modifications to be done in the car in order to make it driveable. You can reach a top speed of nearly 80 kmph in such electric-retrofitted cars.
Convert your old car to electric These cars will cause no pollution as there are no emissions. There is no need for gears now. Thus the drive also becomes a lot less complex than what it is with the gasoline-run engines.
-
What is the charging time for converted electric vehicles?
The batteries in these cars can be charged in 5-6 hours and it will take around one hour with a fast charger. The estimated range you will get after electrification will be around 150 to 170 kms
Latest News: Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 Draft Approved By Delhi Government
[yop_poll id=”48″]
Scrap or Swap? that is the question
Should you choose to scrap your car or get it converted into electric? Let us first compare both of the options available.
- GoMechanic was able to get in touch with Cero scrapping. We enquired about the price of Maruti Alto 2004 model for scrapping. The price quoted was around ₹13,000.
- The exact clarification, whether the quote includes the price of reusable material or not, is not with us at the moment. But they made it clear that the tax rebates and incentive policies are still in draft. Thus there is no such provision if you get your vehicle scrapped at present.
- You can wait for the draft to be implemented if you are looking for incentives. Moreover, the company will help you to get the car de-registered at the RTO. This service will come at an extra price. You can do the process by yourself also. Cero officials will guide you through the process for free.
- GoMechanic was also able to get in touch with the electro-retrofitting company, e-Trio. The price quoted by e-Trio for a 2004 Maruti Alto was approximately ₹5 lakhs. Keep in mind, electric cars nowadays are priced over ₹15 lakhs. In such a case, the amount stated is really low.
Suggested For You: The Indian Automobile Industry Highlights Of 2019
Things to keep in mind when converting your car to electric
- The range of the car is up to 150 kms at present. This is really low when compared to new electric cars from various companies which are offering range more than twice or even thrice times this range.
- The converted electric car will be taking an equal time of charging as compared to other electric vehicles available in the market and offering a really low range.
- Not to forget, new vehicles will come with a plethora of features which might be missing in your old cars. Safety features will also be a major issue when we talk about old cars.
- The price factor is a major one tough, the electric retrofitting is going to cost nearly one-third of what new electric vehicles will cost. This price difference can be a major deciding factor among customers.
- The scrapping seems to be a good choice if the vehicle scrapping policy, which is still in draft, comes into play as scrapping your old car may get you incentives and tax rebates on a purchase of a new car. Although the complete view can only be expected once the policy is implemented. For now, the price provided for the old car is not enough to get customers to scrap their old cars.
- Electric conversion of your car will let you keep your car but at what cost? You will not be able to experience the thrill gasoline engines can provide. The range is also an issue here. The safety features up-gradation will also add to the cost.
- So it is best, for now, to wait for a little while as there are many companies working on giving alternatives for the gasoline engine. At the Auto Expo 2020, many companies will showcase their electric vehicles which may prove to be a better choice. Also, the Government is working constantly and we hope to get some policy implementation soon. Let’s just wait till then.
[…] 0 Source link […]
I feel this decision to retire cars over 15 yrs old will help the business more than the environment. Generally people who use these old cars keep them because their usage is very low. Making a CNG conversion mandatory would have been a better option IMO. I have also read that car manufacturing releases more emmissions than the actual fuel burnt by the car in its life cycle. So a new car is more eco-unfriendly compared to an old one.
Hi Sanket,
First of all, most of the car manufacturers are shifting towards greener alternatives to manufacture cars. Moreover, old cars do not guarantee the safety new ones can. Converting them into CNG operated or an EV will definitely help the environment but one thing that needs to be kept in mind is that the car must have the basic safety standards. If one can get them upgraded too, the conversion is the best way to deal with the old cars.
Stay pinned!
steel production is still on dependent of fossils. not sure what you mean by greener alternatives. secondly if someone has kept his car for 15 years in a running condition that mean he’s a safe driver… its nothing but help cronie capitalists…
It is excellent idea as it will make the environment neat and clean and smokeless. Moreover pollution will be controlled by electric vehicles. The idea must be implemented at the earliest as it will help in controlling the Global Warming also.
Thanking you very much.
Hi I own a Santo car which is 15 year old, so what will be the procedure from rto side
Hi Nilesh,
As of now, we have no updates about the RTO procedure. We’d recommend you to visit your nearest RTO for more information. Stay Pinned! 🙂
Not only that, if all are using electric cars, generating electricity for charging all vehicles will surely increase carbon emissions from coal powered electricity plants, companies more digging for coal, moreover there’s lot of load shedding, new nuclear power plants will come to plan… are we ready to have unlimited electricity, safer and better roads, corruptless officials to go green… is scrapping old vehicles or scrapping industries violating environmental laws harming underground water, soil, air we breathe, oceans polluted with garbage.. mainly scrap the corrupt officials in all sectors of Indian government
Before implementation of new rules authority should ensure all essentials are at place in time, with low cost as well. Instead of that, stringent rules are of no use n practical also.
I want to convet i20 to electrical car
Hi Munish,
we don’t do that here yet.
EV is better option but not with Lithium ion battery.
e-Trio’s gives 80kmpc at ₹5L or 150kmpc @₹7L on 6-7 hours of charge while TATA Nexon EV gives 312kmpc on 6-7 hours of charge.
Much better, use Old One until comercial availablity of Aluminium ion 🔋
Hello,
I also do this project currently. But i don’t have any engine and transmission system. So what I do now? And what is concept? Can you please give me some ideas and tips. That would be very helpful to me.
Thank you.
RTO process is same as getting an after market CNG kit
This is fantastic idea – I want to convert my old Zen Estilo car now
I have a Wagon R of 2006 Model and presently it its Registration has been Failed. I want to Convert it in Electric Car. I Live in Jamshedpur. Please update me for
1. Possibility of its Conversation and if Yes then 2. How much Cost and
3. How the Car Reach to your Showroom.
Hi Jay
Conversion to electric can cost you anywhere around 2-3Lakhs. Request you, not to go for electric conversion
I am interested to get the conversion started in Delhi NCR. Can you help me with the same?
Hi Romit
The conversion has not started in Delhi/NCR yet
Had called etrio
They said have stopped car conversion
what about putting a New engine itself with BSVI compliance i am sure this is much more beneficial any thoughts rather getting a complete Modification and especially when india is still not fully ready.
Hi,
Can you guys help me to convert my car to EV
Hi Ranjith, we don’t do that here till now. Thanks for reaching out
I want to convert my fortuner which is 10th at old in to electric
I am from mumbai
Is it possible
Hi Amit, It is possible but the costing is something that worries us. However, you can find some nearby conversion centres to have an idea of the price range
Hi there,
I have Honda City 2006 model, what will be the best option, scrap or EV.
Hi Fazal
This completely depends upon the condition of your car’s body. If its rusted, dented, and the interior is also damaged, it would be a good option to scrap it.
Hi I’m Deven from vadodara. I have vw polo of 2011 model. Can I fit ev conversion kit? From where? And how much it cost. Pls what’s up me 7405395214
Hi Deven
We don’t deal in electric vehicle conversions. Please look for conversion stations near you
I need to covert my car please arrange phone number
Hey there
We don’t do that here yet. YOu will have to contact your nearest conversion facility for the same
Hi
I want to convert my Mahindra cng jeeto to Electric
Hi Karan
This is not possible as of now.
Hello All,
Thanks for the information, it’s really useful, may I please know whom to contact directly if I want to convert car to EV?
Hi Ritu
you will have to contact your nearest EV conversion centre for the same
I want to convert dzire 2020 model tour varient. It’s possible with RTO approval.
Range between more over 250km
What is a cost of retrofitting???
RTO – Chennai ( tamilnadu)
7010087069
Hi There
Retrofitting in BS6 models is not recommended as of now.
Can a 2012 bmw 5 series be converted into EV ?
Hey Sandy
It can be, for sure. We are not sure about the costs though!
Hi I want to purchase new car of maruti preferably Wagon r b/w range 5-6 lac.kindly suggest me which model is best.my daily movement is arround 15 -20 km and occasionally I drive for 1300 km arround once in 8-9 month.
Should I go for CNG or not.
One more thing I want to know that is it possible to modify back seat of wagon r with back seat of tata indica.
Hi Anshuman, You can go for a WagonR petrol as your daily running is not that much
i want to convert mt 13 years old maruti ritz petrol car to electric car ?is it worthy??
Hello Piyush,
It all depends on your usage of the vehicle. So, to further assist, we’d like to know about your daily kilometre travel, whether you will be doing long rides and what is your budget for the vehicle. Stay pinned! 🙂
I have a Lancer car which I never want to sale. Bt if RTO approves I would love to take it back on roads with ev kit. Is there any update by RTO on conversion ???
Hi Mahadev
You can get your lancer converted to EV at your convenience.