New EVs have much fossil fuelled energy embedded in their bodywork and delivery.
Recycling existing ICE cars as EVs and powering them with renewable energy makes a lot of sense.

If we don't reduce our carbon footprint, we are all doomed. Go electric, especially when fueled off grid with solar generation. Gets my vote

Jobs and growth, jobs and growth they say.....
How about jobs related to the growth of electric cars right here in SA.... Got my vote !

I have viewed petrol vehicles converted into plug in electric vehicles at Science Alive and other community displays. These electric vehicles can be driven with zero emissions if charged from Solar PV installations or other clean energy sources. I would be very keen to see this vehicle on the road and at displayed at future community events promoting carbon neutral transportation for use by families.

This is what SA needs. Brings recycling, saving the environment, providing better air quality and job creation together !

With the high price of commercial electric cars, converting a petrol car to electric is still a good proposition. Go Electric!

I agree. No reason why this should be any real difference from converting cars to lpg, in fact should be less of a deal than shoving a potentially explosive gas canister underneath. Certified trades etc. all depends on battery technology.
This appears to be an opportunity area that SA can explore simplifying a regulatory process for to enable small business growth.

Very effective and inexpensive. I'd expect this idea to be very popular, given the prices of new EV's. There's an enormous variety of battery technologies, motor technologies & to a lesser extent, controller technologies. Every workshop, dealership & mobile unit should be empowered to do this & a massive amount of Red Tape cut &/or streamlined. In SA, the options are currently limited to DIY & very little else.