EP 43 EV West's Micheal Bream electrify your VW

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EP 43 EV West's Micheal Bream electrify your VW

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Micheal Bream is the founder & owner of EV West. They are the premier Electric conversion Speed shop. They sell all the components to convert your VW to full electric. we discuss cost, Performance, range & the limitations of an EV conversion to your VW. Check out his website Here EV West youtube channel Here

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EP 43 EV West's Micheal Bream electrify your VW

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