A creative solution to rising equipment costs has transformed a modest electric vehicle into an unlikely workhorse on a North Carolina farm. By repurposing a $750 electric car—originally intended for urban commuting—farmers have adapted it to haul hay, bypassing the need for a costly new side-by-side utility vehicle. The modification highlights how resourcefulness can address financial constraints while keeping operations running efficiently. Details on the conversion process and its practicality for small-scale farming are explored in the full report.


North Carolina farm skips $40,000 side-by-side, turns $750 electric car into a hay hauler  Yahoo Autos