Community
Resources
Curated links to specs, datasheets, tools, communities, and references — vetted for EV and battery builders.
DIY Electric Car Forums ↗
The largest forum for EV conversions, builds, and modifications
https://www.diyelectriccar.com
Endless Sphere ↗
DIY EV and e-bike community covering motors, controllers, and packs
https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/
InsideEVs ↗
In-depth EV news, reviews, and data-driven reporting
https://insideevs.com
Electrek ↗
EV and clean energy news, reviews, and analysis
https://electrek.co
Green Car Reports ↗
Reviews, news, and buying guides for hybrids and EVs
https://www.greencarreports.com
CleanTechnica ↗
#1 clean tech and EV news and analysis publication
https://cleantechnica.com
Battery University ↗
Comprehensive guides on battery chemistry, charging, and longevity
https://batteryuniversity.com
Battery Design ↗
Technical deep dives on cell formats, chemistries, and pack design
https://www.batterydesign.net
Second Life Storage ↗
Community for repurposing EV and industrial battery packs
https://secondlifestorage.com
LiFePO4 Prismatic Cells — 18650 Battery Store ↗
LFP prismatic cell listings with capacity options from 105Ah to 314Ah
https://www.18650batterystore.com/collections/lifepo4-prismatic-cells
Batemo Cell Explorer ↗
Battery cell database with specs for cylindrical and prismatic formats
https://www.batemo.com/products/batemo-cell-explorer/
Wikipedia: Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery ↗
Comprehensive LFP chemistry overview, specs, and application notes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery
TI HEV/EV BMS Design Resources ↗
Texas Instruments' engineering resources for EV battery management system design
https://www.ti.com/applications/automotive/hev-ev-powertrain/hev-ev-battery-management-system-bms/overview.html
DIY Solar Power Forum ↗
Active community with extensive BMS selection and configuration threads
https://diysolarforum.com
Victron Energy Documentation Wiki ↗
Official technical docs for MultiPlus, Quattro, Cerbo GX, and more
https://www.victronenergy.com/live/
Victron Energy Manuals ↗
Full PDF manual library for every Victron product
https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/manuals
Victron Community Forum ↗
Official Victron Q&A forum for system design and troubleshooting
https://community.victronenergy.com
Victron System Schematics ↗
Reference wiring diagrams for common Victron system configurations
https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/systems
MPPT Solar Charge Controllers Explained — Clean Energy Reviews ↗
In-depth guide to sizing, selecting, and wiring MPPT charge controllers
https://www.cleanenergyreviews.info/blog/mppt-solar-charge-controllers
MPP Solar Inverter Selection Guide ↗
Off-grid system sizing guide covering MPPT and hybrid inverter selection
https://www.mppsolar.com/v3/inverter-selection-guide-2/
Off-Grid Garage ↗
Practical LFP battery and solar build guides with MPPT configuration walkthroughs
https://off-grid-garage.com
Open Charge Map ↗
Global open-data registry of EV charging locations — crowd-sourced since 2011
https://openchargemap.org
ChargePoint ↗
One of the largest EVSE networks; also offers home charging hardware
https://www.chargepoint.com
SAE J1772 & NACS Standards — Wikipedia ↗
Overview of the NACS (SAE J3400) connector standard now adopted across North America
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Charging_Standard
PlugShare ↗
Community-driven charging station map with real check-ins and photos
https://www.plugshare.com
A Better Route Planner (ABRP) ↗
EV route planner with battery simulation, elevation, temperature, and wind modeling
https://abetterrouteplanner.com
Electrify America ↗
Major DC fast charging network across the US — CCS and NACS connectors
https://www.electrifyamerica.com
IRS Clean Vehicle Tax Credits ↗
Official IRS guidance on EV and clean vehicle tax credits — updated as law changes
https://www.irs.gov/clean-vehicle-tax-credits
Electrification Coalition — IRA & EV Policy ↗
Policy analysis and breakdown of the Inflation Reduction Act's EV provisions
https://electrificationcoalition.org/work/federal-ev-policy/inflation-reduction-act/
NREL Transportation Data & Tools ↗
National lab tools for EV infrastructure planning, battery analysis, and emissions
https://www.nrel.gov/transportation/data-tools
NREL Battery Second-Use Calculator ↗
Models the economics of repurposing retired EV battery packs for stationary storage
https://www.nrel.gov/transportation/b2u-calculator
EV Road Trip Cost Calculator — Clean Energy Calc ↗
Estimate charging costs and stops for EV road trips by vehicle model and route
https://cleanenergycalc.com/calculators/ev-road-trip
REopt Renewable Energy Optimizer — NREL ↗
NREL tool for optimizing distributed energy systems including solar and EV charging
https://reopt.nrel.gov/tool/build-ev-load