How Many Electric Drills Does It Take to Power a Car?

Have you ever wondered how many electric drills it would take to power a car? Probably not, but now we know, thanks to the same geniuses at Garage 54 who crammed 16 chainsaws into a Lada and made it drivable.

So how exactly many drills does it take to power a vehicle? Apparently, the answer is 50. EVs are usually powered by multiple electric motors that share a battery, but this drill powered setup utilizes all 50 drill batteries connected to each individual drill, eliminating the need for extra space to store a larger, heavy battery. The system runs on a single crankshaft that utilizes a series of complex pulleys and belts.

“Finally, a mechanic friendly EV design,” one YouTube user commented.

While the headline may seem like clickbait, the Garage 54 team’s dedication to this innovation is nothing short of impressive.

How much horsepower does such a setup have? Well, the average electric drill supposedly produces just under one horsepower and approximately a whopping eight pound-feet of torque. The selected drills could produce more, but this rough estimate is based on the fact that off-brand units were used. While the horsepower is likely under 50, the total torque could reach around 400 foot-pounds, plenty to have a little fun, because isn’t that what creations like this are all about?

The amount of driving range provided by 50 drill batteries is also questionable, but we’re curious to see this thing installed in a car. Just the launch for the torque alone should be entertaining. Check out the video below to see how it’s all assembled:

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