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		dheera on Feb 10, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: California will give $2000 if owners convert their... The other problem is there is no way a car could be converted for $2000 in parts and labor. Even saran wrapping your car in PPF costs $2000 nowadays, you expect an engine conversion?

mulmen on Feb 10, 2023 | [–]

The subsidy doesn't have to cover the full cost, it only has to make the conversion economically feasible. A 2014 Chevy Equinox with an EV conversion might make sense at 16k but not at 18k for example.

dahfizz on Feb 10, 2023 | [–]

Nobody said the incentive will cover 100% of the conversion cost. TFA quotes a conversion at around $14,000.

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