Front & engine compartmentRear viewEngine compartmentTrunk with batteries & charger
OwnerJohn Warobiew
(former owner, EV has been sold)
Owner's Other EVs1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
1993 CityCom CityEl
1993 Ford Ranger Pickup
2000 Corbin Sparrow
1975 Zagato Elcar (Zele)
LocationVacaville, California US map
Vehicle1993 Toyota Paseo
This was a brand new factory Paseo that was converted by Electricar/Solar Electric. Previously owned by actor Leslie Nielsen.
MotorAdvanced DC Series Wound DC
DrivetrainStock manual transmission, front wheel drive.
ControllerCurtis 1231C
Batteries10 Interstate SRM-29, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerSolar Electric Engineering
Custom built, Toroid transformer
3 manual charge settings (Trickle, Normal & Fast/Equalize)
Heater700 Watt inline block heater with Flojet pump using stock heater core.
DC/DC ConverterIota DC2460
30 Amps, 96-144 Volts in, 13.8/14.3 Volts out
InstrumentationAnalog 0-13VDC voltmeter, Analog 0-100% SOC meter. Digital 0-200VDC voltmeter, Digital 0-700ADC ammeter (with shunt).
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
Normally not driven faster than 45 mph (4th gear)
AccelerationWill spin the tires on a fresh charge.
Range45 Miles (72 Kilometers)
Flat commute, no hills, with new batteries.
Watt Hours/Mile362 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Current:6,128 Miles (9,859 Kilometers)
 
    As of 10/6/2007
Seating Capacity2 comfortably, 4 possible.
Curb Weight3,100 Pounds (1,409 Kilograms)
Estimated
This car has been sold.

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