In order to go about 60 miles, the equivalent Volt battery pack would be about 700 lbs. Motor weighs about 150. Assumed weight for the EV components is currently 950 lbs.
Wish I had a better electricity source, but you're right about where it comes from. Looked into solar panels and the cost/benefit just wasn't there. I currently drive my Volt for $0.02-0.03/mile with our electricity rates. My Avalanche is closer to $0.22/mi
Volt weighs around 3600 lb and puts out 114kW (~152hp). In order to have a 'fast' EV Pickup. I'd need to get the weight down to around 2100-2500 lbs and be putting about 150kW into it. Just the motors/controllers are looking at around $7-9k; however, Colorado has a $4k tax credit for EV conversions which will help drive that down. Used Volt battery packs would cost around $1500-2500 depending on sourcing.
