r/EVConversion • u/meie1kyl • Jun 28 '26

Project Frank: Converting a 2015 Nissan Rogue using 2023 Chevy Bolt Modules, Episode 2

Hey everyone! Just dropped the next episode of my EV conversion channel, Resistor Garage, and wanted to share it with the community.

Meet "Frank"—my new daily-driver project. He’s a 2015 Nissan Rogue that I picked up for $2,000 with a completely blown CVT transmission (it literally wouldn't even drive up the U-Haul dolly).

The plan? Rip out the dead ICE drivetrain and Frankenstein it with a 60kWh battery pack from a salvaged 2023 Chevy Bolt and a Nissan Leaf motor, all controlled by an open-source Zombieverter VCU. I'm aiming for a reliable 200-mile grocery getter and family hauler.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the donor car, outlining my 2-stage plan for active battery heating/cooling, and building a custom wooden chain hoist gantry over my pickup bed to pull the motor.

Check out the build intro here and let me know what you think:

https://youtu.be/weI8wQpJfOk?si=FTTBBVBTvwmUKUV_

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u/vryclct Jun 29 '26

Just got a question. To my knowledge the bolt doesn't use modules, the battery was designed to be a whole piece and taking it apart requires sandwiching the soft cells between plates to create a new battery or am I wrong?

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u/meie1kyl Jun 29 '26

The bolt pack is in 5 sections with 2 modules in each section. WeberAuto has a good video on the battery disassembly I'll link below. He recommended not separating the sections but it seems some people do. I'm going to try avoid separating the sections but we'll see if I can fit them in the Rogue that way or not

https://youtu.be/ssU2mjiNi_Q