Articles & Analysis

FMVSS 305a Explained: The Next Era of EV Battery Safety

FMVSS No. 305a, effective February 2025, rewrites the federal framework for EV battery safety — covering thermal runaway venting, crash isolation, and the new 49 CFR Part 561 emergency documentation requirement. Here's what each provision does and what it means for the conversion community.

FMVSS 305a Is Now in Effect — What It Means for OEM EVs and the Conversion Gray Zone

FMVSS No. 305a set new EV powertrain safety standards effective February 2025. Aftermarket EV conversions remain in a largely unaddressed regulatory space.

What an EV Conversion Costs in 2026: A Component-by-Component Breakdown

LFP prices have stabilized while DC motors have gotten more expensive. Here's what a capable EV conversion costs today and where the value equation has shifted.