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Why Formosa EV Is the Name to Know in EV Customization

November 19, 2024

Formosa EV’s VCU was awarded Best New Electric Vehicle Product at the 2024 SEMA Show for its plug-and-play simplicity and mobile app integration.
The VCU is built to automotive-grade standards, ensuring durability and reliability for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts in EV conversions.
Formosa EV offers a full range of complementary products for EV conversions, including motors, battery modules, and custom wire harnesses for seamless integration.

If you’re tired of the headaches and technical roadblocks that often come with EV conversion, there’s good news from this year’s SEMA Show. Formosa EV has unveiled its Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), a product designed to streamline and simplify the process of converting a gas-powered vehicle into an electric one.

Announced as the winner of the Best New Electric Vehicle Product category, the Formosa VCU eliminates the frustrating guesswork and piecemeal approach that has plagued the custom EV space for years.

With its debut at the 2024 SEMA Show, Formosa EV is taking the mystery out of building an electric car. According to the company, the VCU serves as the “brain” of the EV system, managing everything from the motor drive to battery and thermal management.

Designed with both professionals and DIY enthusiasts in mind, this plug-and-play solution slashes setup time and works seamlessly with various EV components. And you can program it using a mobile app, no need for complicated CAN bus programming.

Formosa VCU: Reliable, Universal, and Built for Every EV Conversion

Unlike many products in the aftermarket EV customization space, the Formosa VCU is truly universal. Its intuitive mobile app offers step-by-step instructions, making it accessible even if you’re new to EV conversions.

“We engineered the Formosa VCU to make EV conversions as smooth as possible, blending reliability and ease of use,” Zachary Hwang, Founder of Formosa EV explained. The app ensures you can quickly configure your setup without needing advanced technical skills or extensive experience.

Why Formosa EV Is the Name to Know in EV Customization - Best New EV Product SEMA 2024

When you’re diving into an EV conversion, reliability and performance can make or break your project. The Formosa VCU delivers on both fronts, crafted to automotive-grade specifications and proven through rigorous testing in OEM vehicles across Asia.

Designed with both professionals and DIY enthusiasts in mind, this VCU is a cornerstone for building an electric vehicle you can trust on the road. If you’re building your dream car or working on a client’s project, the Formosa VCU provides dependable quality that brings confidence to every mile.

More Than a VCU: A Full Line of EV Conversion Products

To support the entire EV conversion journey, the company has rolled out a full line of complementary products:

EV Motors: Compact, OEM-grade drivetrains with integrated inverters and gearboxes, offering efficient 400V power. These motors are ready to drop into your classic car build.
Battery Modules: Safe, pre-assembled packs with built-in Battery Management Systems (BMS) and contactors. They come in various sizes to suit different vehicle types.
Custom Wire Harnesses: Crafted to your exact specifications, these machine-crimped harnesses ensure seamless integration and zero guesswork.

All of these components are engineered to work together, simplifying what was once an overly complicated process. “Our products are built to provide reliability and functionality without compromising quality,” added Hwang.

A Unique Blend of Expertise

Formosa EV combines the ingenuity of California’s automotive scene with Taiwan’s precision engineering and manufacturing excellence. By blending these strengths, the company delivers products that consistently surpass the expectations of EV customizers.

This partnership bridges two worlds: the creative passion of American car culture and the technical expertise that has made Taiwan a leader in advanced manufacturing. The result is a lineup of EV conversion solutions that are both practical and meticulously crafted for reliability and performance.

Formosa EV’s VCU Simplifies EV Conversions. Shipping Q1 2025!

Jumping into an EV car conversion project might seem daunting, but Formosa EV has a playbook with products that prioritizes practicality, usability and long-term value.

Their VCU simplifies the conversion process with a straightforward, user-friendly design built to automotive-grade standards. It’s the kind of reliability that lets you focus on creating your dream electric vehicle without getting lost in the technical details.

For anyone who has been waiting to kick off an EV project or upgrade an existing setup, now is the time to make it happen. With the VCU shipping in Q1 2025, you’ve got the perfect opportunity to start planning. Interest is building fast, and Formosa EV’s smart solutions are quickly becoming the go-to choice for enthusiasts.