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hello - I am new to the forum, i live in the NL and loooooove e21's (& E30 too). always wanted one, and -if all goes well- i will buy one this year.

eventually i want to do ev conversion so already planning ahead for how to, and how to keep the classis look out and inside (I hate giant screens inside hte car) .. i get off topic; i dont see any ev talks here... is is allowed? please dont linch me if not, i respect not for everyone.

Hi Patricia, welcome here! Interesting topic, hasn't been done by anyone here on the forum but with current fuel prices and the advantages of EV's like torque, I can imagine the thought! Hope you can find your dream car, beit an E21 or E30! Will you keep us posted?

The good thing is, everyone is looking for a clean six cilinder car, but as a basis for an EV conversion a bone stock 4 cilinder car will do just fine, and there are more of these around in a decent condition!

Thanks for the warm welcom Jeroen.

I'm currently droeling over these two : 323i and this 315

i prefer red, but interior is not so nice, the 323i has better interior

and there's this company that sells eu certified ready kits https://eveurope.eu/


Do you know where i can find chasis/frame dimensions? i cant seem to find anywhere.

Hello and welcome, I think that if I have to heavily modify the car I would choose a low-quality model with a modest engine. Over time you will have the opportunity to accessorize and customize it as best as possible... I'll follow with curiosity.

This is what I found on the web, if you're looking for more detailed info I'll have to check the workshop manual

nic65 wrote: Tue May 05, 2026 10:41 am Hello and welcome, I think that if I have to heavily modify the car I would choose a low-quality model with a modest engine. Over time you will have the opportunity to accessorize and customize it as best as possible... I'll follow with curiosity.

thank you.
i tend to agree, i think 10k euro is already at it's limits for a donor car.

Jeroen wrote: Tue May 05, 2026 10:44 pm This is what I found on the web, if you're looking for more detailed info I'll have to check the workshop manual

nice, thank you. it's a good start. I'm especially curious about the size of the space where the transmission+drive shaft goes. I have the idea to (possibly redo) that area to fit more batteries.

I'm going to be looking at this project next week, i can get some good inspectoin then. It seems a bit expensive, no? and ideally id rather drive the car a year of so before converting.

There is a good measurement diagram in de W&N folder.

Welcome Patricia! Currently I'm working on my e12 528i project, and the thought of converting it, somehow stick a i3 in it ore something, has crossed my mind more than once. So I will follow this topic!