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by mattb67
Wed Mar 01, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [DRIVING] VW Beetle 2003
Replies: 329
Views: 186109

Re: VW - Beetle 2003


In 2024 the current exemption will be removed and at least the fuel type can be changed from petrol/diesel to electric.


I've just realised I probably didn't read your post properly first time. Does that mean if I do the conversion next year, DVLA would let me change my old Golf to electric ...
by mattb67
Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:03 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [DRIVING] VW Beetle 2003
Replies: 329
Views: 186109

Re: VW - Beetle 2003


They've inspected it maybe 12 months ago now I think. They've not updated the fuel type and continue refusing to do so.


Pants! I can't see that changing anytime soon. Must be the car makers lobbying, afraid of people converting their cars and getting years more life out of them instead of ...
by mattb67
Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [DRIVING] VW Beetle 2003
Replies: 329
Views: 186109

Re: VW - Beetle 2003

Hi, Has your Beetle been seen by DVLA now? Have they allowed you to change the fuel type to electric?

I have a 2002 3dr Golf MK4 TDI that I love dearly (apart from the stinky engine) and have been hanging onto it with an ambition to convert. But last year at fullychargedshow a company that does EV ...