Tel: 855-BUILD-EV | Mail: rcc@pioneerconversions.com


News You can Use:

  • Max-Forcer SL Our newest controller, with 1000 Amps on call. Easily handles 160V. Many advanced features, including a fully configurable setup through a serial port. Can easily do data logging.

  • Cover bands for additional cooling of WarP motors. As we see more and more lithium battery installs, longer run times for motors makes a forced air cooling package much more important.

  • Our most common motor, the WarP 9 The WarP motor line for 2012 has almost 24 new features, to imporove on the best EV motor on the market.



$4,000 Conversion Rebate

Convert to Electric power

If you convert a car or light truck to electric power, the State of Illinois will issue a $4,000 rebate upon proof of conversion. See: info on Illinois Green Fleets.

$4,000 New Car EV Rebate

Purchase a new EV in Illinois, get a rebate

If you purchase a new EV, the State of Illinois will issue a $4,000 rebate upon proof of purchase. See: info on Illinois Green Fleets.




Automatic Transmissions

We regularly get asked to convert a vehicle with an automatic transmission

Automatic transmissions are somewhat more expensive to convert for several reasons. The transmission is slightly less efficient, and was originally built for the torque and horsepower of a gasoline or diesel engine. These design characteristics are the reverse of the design characteristics needed for an electric motor. Thus, the automatic transmission would have to be overridden so it doesn't shift, and stays in one gear. On cars that we have converted, a modified shift linkage also has to be fabricated. Converting a car with an manual transmission is usually considerably less expensive, easier to do, and is even more trouble free.

EPA requirements

What are the EPA policies with respect to converting vehicles to full battery electric?

All of our WarP™ and ImPulse Motors™ meet full EPA requirements. (Zero Emissions Certification)

Vehicle conversions to full battery electric (with no on-board source of combustion emissions) do not require alternative fuel vehicle certification as protection from a possible tampering violation. The US EPA, in a letter October 28,2010 in a letter October 28,2010, states that conversions to full battery electric (no on-board source of combustion emissions) do not require alternative fuel vehicle certification.



Net Gain Motor Improvements

Net Gain has introduced numerous changes on WarP Motors

Starting with newly ordered WarP 9 motors:

  • New style fan, which moves air much better than the old style ACD/WarP fan.
  • Motor temperature thermistor also in a recessed/flush spade connector 180 degrees from the snap switch.
  • Temperature snap switch (120C - normally OPEN!), with a "recessed/flush" spade connector rather than just two wires coming out of the case... This can be used to indicate a "check motor" condition.
  • Motor temperature thermistor also in a recessed/flush spade connector 180 degrees from the snap switch.
  • New style, high capacity, machined fan to greatly improve air flow thru the motor.
  • 1/2" diameter terminal studs replace the old style 3/8" terminal studs.
  • A 1/2"-20 hole is drilled and tapped into the DE bell of the motor to allow the easy addition of an optical RPM sensor.
  • Brush Spring pressure significantly increased to improve commutation (almost double old spring pressure - this does NOT wear brushes quicker, better commutation means LESS brush wear!)
  • Improved Helwig-Carbon brush design, dual wafer brushes improve commutation and also greatly reduce arcing.
  • Improved brush composition. Specially formulated brush composition that is better able to handle the high power levels of today's EVs with reduced arcing.
These changes will be phased into the entire WarP motor line over the next several months. Click here for the official NetGain announcement

Do We give Educational Discounts?

Educational and racers sponsorship discounts

We've announced a new policy for educational discounts and for racing sponsorships, such as NEDRA, etc. Participating educational institutions or qualified participants in national competitions can receive significant, and in many cases multiple discounts on controllers and motors ordered from Pioneer Conversions. We urge you to read the rules on these discounts, so your school or competition team can participate. Here is where to find all the details.