Gas Prices Are Insane, So I Built My Own Electric Truck
Join Patreon! I have a lot of cool perks over there! https://www.patreon.com/MichaelPick Tools: Formlabs Studio 1: https://tidd.ly/4k8sO9e Formlabs Tough 1500 Resin V2: https://tidd.ly/47EQhHH I bought a high-mileage 2017 BMW i3 from an online auction and set out to answer one question: **Do you really need to spend $40,000 on an electric pickup truck?** Gas prices are getting ridiculous, and affordable electric trucks are practically nonexistent. Most new electric pickups cost a fortune, and the cheaper alternatives aren't even available yet. Instead of waiting for manufacturers to build something affordable, I decided to take matters into my own hands and turn a tiny electric BMW into a fully functional pickup truck. The goal? Build an electric pickup for under $10,000, with a usable truck bed, modern features, and over 300 miles of total driving range. Over the course of this build I: • Bought a 2017 BMW i3 REx with over 100,000 miles, sight unseen • Cut apart the BMW's carbon-fiber body • Designed and reinforced a custom rear cab structure • Built a custom pickup bed from scratch • Added a rear window and weatherproofed the cab • Upgraded the factory infotainment system with a massive 12.3-inch Apple CarPlay screen • Modified the BMW's range extender controls • Designed and 3D printed custom parts • Upgraded the interior and repaired neglected components • Put the finished truck through some real-world tests • And added a few features BMW would NEVER offer from the factory... Best of all, I kept a running total of every dollar spent throughout the entire project. But could I actually build a useful electric pickup truck for less than $10,000? Subscribe for more builds, engineering projects, and questionable financial decisions. #BMWi3 #ElectricTruck #ElectricPickup #BudgetBuild #TruckBuild #ProjectTruck #DIY #BMW #ElectricVehicle #AppleCarPlay #CustomTruck #Engineering #Maker #3DPrinting #Formlabs #Automotive #BuildNotBuy #CheapTruck #EVConversion
