New!
Ohm On The Range is pleased to now offer a 3-day “Intensive Overview” training geared to adult learners who may be considering converting an ICE vehicle to battery electric, or just looking to up their EV game!
Who
Enthusiasts/DIYers/EV-curious (18+) who would like to learn about electric vehicle (EV) systems and components, along with some useful fundamentals of electricity (Watt’s Law, series vs. parallel circuits, how relays work, etc.). This information will be presented with a nod to conversion (from gas to electric) — though the principles are applicable whether you’re talking about a 2026 Mach-E, or converting a classic 1965 Mustang. Additionally, we’ll cover important intangibles that you likely won’t find on YouTube: requisite skill-sets, budgeting, “gotchas”, and best practices (including high-voltage safety).
Instructors:
Terry Breheny, founder of Ohm On The Range, is the producer/host behind the annual “State of Charge” educational conference for performance EV conversions. In addition to completing trainings from Legacy EV, Switch Vehicles, and EV West (EV-LC), Terry has consulted on EV curricula development for Red Rocks Community College and the Colorado School of Mines. Terry’s conversions include a classic ’61 Corvair wagon, and a ’94 HiAce Japanese fire truck (JDM/import).
C.J. Whelan, co-instructor, is the technical advisor at Ohm On The Range. He earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT, and has a handful of conversions under his belt—working in Colorado and California—including his ’04 3-Series (E46) BMW. In addition to his EV and business/entrepreneur consulting, C.J. was previously a certified trainer for Switch Vehicles (Switch Lab EV).
What
An intensive 3-day “workshop”, offered in-person — on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, to align with working adult schedules (22 hours on-site, excluding lunches and breaks).
This course is designed, in part, to teach you what you might not know you don’t know… if that makes sense. You should leave with an understanding about how EVs work, the components that make up the systems, and be able to “talk the talk”—to know what you (or the forums) are saying—whether the subject is pre-charge resistors, NMC vs. LFP, or how High-Voltage Interlock works. And if you’re looking to undertake your own conversion, you’ll have a proper mental blueprint about how best to proceed.
As there are “many ways to skin a cat” (🫤), there is not a *single* way to do an EV conversion; so, for example, rather than walk you through all of the specific steps for commissioning a HyPer9 motor, you’ll be introduced to agnostic principles that apply whether you’re talking about a lower-power system (like the popular HyPer9), or a Tesla Performance LDU setup with oodles of torque! In addition to utilizing an EV Trainer Cart (from industry pioneer EV West), you’ll get to see real-world examples, including: a direct-drive Ampere EV system with CCS fast-charging; a 400v Dana TM4 motor with LG Chem batteries (used by Volkswagen in the ID4); and an HPEVS AC51 powered by Tesla Model S modules — each build unique!
This class is not for you (for example) if you’re already an EV auto tech and looking to get an ASE L3 certification in order to diagnose and tear apart a traction battery at the dealership (though I can recommend a trainer for that).
Where / When
Courses will be offered at the Ohm On The Range classroom/shop:
14701 W 65th Way, Suite 7, Arvada, CO 80004
The following cohorts are now available: (capped at 8 participants, each)
- May – 15th/16th/17th (Friday, 8:45a-5:45p / Saturday, 8:45a-5:45p / Sunday, 9:00a-4:00p)
- June – 12th/13th/14th (Friday, 8:45a-5:45p / Saturday, 8:45a-5:45p / Sunday, 9:00a-4:00p)
- July* – 28th/29th/30th (Tue / Wed / Thu; times TBD)
*offered in conjunction with “State of Charge ’26” conference, July 31-August 1. Contact for details.
Why
Perhaps you’ve thought about joining the classic EV community by converting a beloved vehicle from fuel to battery-power. Or, you’d like to better understand how your modern EV works — from the simple: “what is a kWh?”, or the more involved: “what exactly does my Battery Management System do for me?”. The idea here is to impart foundational understanding of both electricity and EV systems while providing a strong basis for planning and executing your own EV conversion (should you choose to do so).
Registration
All instruction, consumables, and lunch each day (x3): $2200