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This would be fun for gearheads that like to do custom mods, but for anything else totally impractical.

EV’s have no transmissions per se; hooking up an electric engine to a conventional tranny would decrease range SUBSTANTIALLY.

Combine that with wherever in the heck you might put those heavy batteries (the trunk would be a problem with overloading the rear of the car) and it’s a nutty idea.

This is coming from a guy that owns an EV. I love my Ford Mach e. It’s a great commuter car.

EV’s have no transmissions per se;

Actually; they do. There's no reverse gear as the motor can spin backward for this function.

Like most EVs on the road, the Bolt EV’s drive system uses a single high capacity electric motor to propel the car. But it’s the smooth, powerful and quiet motor design, gear configuration and shift-by-wire system that separates it from the pack.

The engineering team designed the Bolt EV’s electric motor with an offset gear and shaft configuration tailored to meet efficiency and performance targets – most notably more than an estimated 200 miles of range. The motor is capable of producing up to 266 lb.-ft. (360 Nm) of torque and 200 hp (150 kW) of motoring power. Combined with a 7.05:1 final drive ratio, it helps propel the Bolt EV from 0-60 mph in less than seven seconds.

Power delivery is controlled by Chevrolet’s first Electronic Precision Shift system. This shift and park-by-wire system sends electronic signals to the Bolt EV’s drive unit to manage precise feel and delivery of power and torque, based on drive mode selection and accelerator inputs. A by-wire shifter requires less packaging space than a traditional mechanical shifter, resulting in more interior space and improved interior layout.