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If you buy an electric car now, you can benefit from rebates and tax credits. These financial incentives are time-sensitive and change from year to year. They are being offered to early adopters to "break the ice." While this article focuses on Los Angeles, it can get you started on finding out about the rebates and tax credits available in your part of the country.

These kits tell you how to get all the tools and parts you need for a conversion, especially the batteries, very cheaply (and sometimes for free). These EV kits are essentially sets of instructions that you can download over the internet. Some come with video instruction as well. They provide complete set-up instructions and step-by-step directions for converting your car. These kits cost approximately $30 - $50.

The car buyer is free to look for a lower bid from an independent electrical contractor; however, warranties and follow-up repairs on the charger may not be as advantageous.

How would you like to have to stand at a gas pump for 10 hours pumping gas? Obviously, you're going to have to plan your driving habits. Your EV will have to be parked at least 10 hours per day, most likely while you sleep.

The instructions on DIY car kits are easy to understand and follow. However, you will still need to have some mechanical skills to be able to understand which part to remove from your gas powered car. If your skills are limited to driving and do not extend to the inside of your car, then it would be advisable to ask help from relatives or friends who know more about cars. Still, if you have no confidence in DIY kits, you can always buy premade electric car kits. All you need to do is more info install it and you are good to go. You can buy such kits from Canadian Electric Vehicles and many more.

If you are a customer of the L.A. Department of Water and Power (LADWP), you may qualify for a $2,000 rebate on installation of your electric charger. To qualify, you need to also install a separate electric meter for your new car. Ask your electrician to see if you will save money with this approach.

To sum it up, some electric-powered R/C cars come ready to roll or "RTR" right out of the box and some need a few things before you can drive them such as batteries or a controller. Others come as a kit which means it is basically a rolling chassis, which requires the purchase of a motor, battery, body, etc., separately. Whatever the choice make sure you know if additional parts are required to get you going. So get ready to have some fun and get after it!