SOC23 Unplugs the Future of EV-Retrofit

WORDS BY THE EVBG TEAM

PHOTOS BY JEROME ANDRE

THE second annual State of Charge event was abuzz with excitement as EV conversion enthusiasts from all over the country gathered in Golden, Colorado, just outside of Denver, during the first week of August at the Colorado School of Mines. This educational conference for performance EV conversions featured various activities, or “events within the event,” including hands-on training, keynotes and presentations, EV showcases, and even an afterparty, also known as the burnout session. This combination made for a fantastic event. The 2023 edition witnessed significant growth in attendees and, more importantly, substantial support from the EV conversion industry with most, if not all, key industry players attending to deliver insightful presentations.

State of Charge 2023 provided an amazing opportunity to learn about the latest EV technology and connect with other people passionate about electric vehicles from all over the country and even the world...

SCALAR Technologies brought its SCR1—the first all-electric amateur touring race car. In the engine bay sits an Hypercraft 65-kWh pack feeding an 800V Hypercraft Stealth EV245 kW (328 hp) through a mighty Cascadia Motion CM200DZ inverter.

The event kicked off with the optional Legacy EV Fundamentals Certification Bootcamp, a comprehensive, four-day, inperson training course that taught participants the principles of EV systems. Learners gained handson experience in mounting, wiring, programming, commissioning, tuning, and troubleshooting various EV systems using fully functional EV training benches.