Conversion time and cost:
Rietti short board,150 watt, to long board 450 watt . $130 for board,$75 motor,$100 batteries,free controller,$75 R/C equip.
Miles as an EV:
2 miles per charge. SLA's fail at 20 amp load,just installed Nimh
Typical range:
twice around the block,more with nimh to be reported at a late date