A 67-year-old man from Kerala has built his own electric car for daily use, proving that innovation doesn't always require a big budget. Antony John, a resident of Kollam, created the compact EV to travel between his home and office at a very low cost.
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Antony works as a career consultant, and his office is around 30 km away from his house. He was using an electric scooter for commuting, but wanted something more comfortable that could protect him from rain and harsh sunlight. Since he couldn't find a suitable electric vehicle at the time, he decided to build one himself.
The project started in 2018. Antony spent months researching electric vehicles and learning how their electrical systems work. He approached a local workshop that usually builds bus bodies and asked them to make the car's structure based on a design he found online.
While the workshop built the body, Antony handled the electrical components himself. He sourced the motor, batteries, and other parts from a supplier in Delhi. However, building the EV was not easy. The project faced delays during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Antony also had to overcome several technical challenges.
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Antony works as a career consultant, and his office is around 30 km away from his house. He was using an electric scooter for commuting, but wanted something more comfortable that could protect him from rain and harsh sunlight. Since he couldn't find a suitable electric vehicle at the time, he decided to build one himself.
The project started in 2018. Antony spent months researching electric vehicles and learning how their electrical systems work. He approached a local workshop that usually builds bus bodies and asked them to make the car's structure based on a design he found online.
While the workshop built the body, Antony handled the electrical components himself. He sourced the motor, batteries, and other parts from a supplier in Delhi. However, building the EV was not easy. The project faced delays during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Antony also had to overcome several technical challenges.
One of the biggest issues was the battery pack. The original setup did not provide enough range for his daily commute. After consulting the supplier, he upgraded to a larger battery. The improvement helped increase the driving range to around 60 km on a single charge.
The homemade EV is compact and practical. It can seat two adults comfortably, while the rear seats are suitable for children. The interior is simple, featuring only basic controls and seating.
According to Antony, the vehicle costs around ₹5 worth of electricity to cover 60 km, making it extremely affordable for daily travel. He spent approximately ₹4.5 lakh building the car.
The EV has a top speed of less than 25 km/h, which places it in India's low-speed electric vehicle category. Because of this, it does not require registration. However, the driver must still have a valid driving licence to use it on public roads.
Antony continues to use the homemade EV for his daily commute and says he is already working on his next electric vehicle project.
The homemade EV is compact and practical. It can seat two adults comfortably, while the rear seats are suitable for children. The interior is simple, featuring only basic controls and seating.
According to Antony, the vehicle costs around ₹5 worth of electricity to cover 60 km, making it extremely affordable for daily travel. He spent approximately ₹4.5 lakh building the car.
The EV has a top speed of less than 25 km/h, which places it in India's low-speed electric vehicle category. Because of this, it does not require registration. However, the driver must still have a valid driving licence to use it on public roads.
Antony continues to use the homemade EV for his daily commute and says he is already working on his next electric vehicle project.