"Papa" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Anybody here done it? That is, removing the engine, radiator, exhaust
> system, fuel tank, etc. and installing an electric drive motor and battery
> packs. If so, please post your experiences. With the cost of fossil fuel
> reaching all-time highs, such a conversion is becoming very tempting,
> especially when one realizes that almost all of their driving is local and
> short distance.

Not personally, but try this site:

http://www.sciroccoev.co.uk/

First item is a 1984 Scorocco GTI converted to electric power.

Zero to sixty in ten seconds, range of about 40 miles.

And here's a few more for good measu

http://www.electroauto.com/gallery/index.html

- Bill