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While huge petrol price increases are fuelling a very high demand for electric vehicles in Australia, there are not enough EV cars available.
But an enterprising mechanic is helping to meet the demand by converting petrol-guzzlers into EVs - but there is a hefty upfront cost.
'There's no car that can't be converted,' Graeme Manietta from DIY Electric Vehicles said.
And he should know. Mr Manietta built his first electric car in his workshop in Logan, Queensland, 15 years ago.
Electric cars are becoming more popular in Australia. Pictured is a young woman attaching an electric charger to her car
Word soon spread about his work and over time it grew into a steady business.
The process involves removing the exhaust and radiator systems, and adding batteries to power the vehicle.
The batteries should last from 10 to 18 years depending on how often the car is used.
The starting price for a conversion is $16,000 and goes up from there depending on the vehicle.
But the savings start as soon as the job is done, with the converted car giving the
